Last 5 matches · 1W-0D-4L · -4 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 0W-3D-2L · -2 goal difference
BetGenius backs Famalicao or Draw (Double Chance) at 72% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Nacional welcome Famalicao to Madeira in a Primeira Liga encounter between two sides tied on four points near the bottom of the table. Nacional enter the contest on a four-match losing streak, having conceded eight goals across their last five matches, including a 3-1 home defeat to Alverca.
Famalicao are still searching for their first league victory of the campaign but have proved difficult to beat in recent weeks. They have put together three consecutive draws, highlighted by a 1-1 result against Sporting CP and a 2-2 draw away at Estrela.
Recent head-to-head meetings also favour the visitors, with Famalicao winning each of the last two encounters between these sides by a 1-0 margin. Given the current momentum of both teams, Famalicao appear well placed to take something from this fixture.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Maritimo | 6 | -4 | 7 |
| 11 | Moreirense | 6 | -6 | 7 |
| 12 | Alverca | 6 | -3 | 5 |
| 13 | Famalicao | 6 | -2 | 4 |
| 14 | Vitória SC | 6 | -3 | 4 |
| 15 | Nacional | 6 | -4 | 4 |
| 16 | Rio AveLiga Portugal (Relegation) | 6 | -9 | 4 |
| 17 | EstorilRelegation - Liga Portugal 2 | 6 | -6 | 2 |
| 18 | Casa PiaRelegation - Liga Portugal 2 | 6 | -14 | 1 |
Famalicao have won 4 of the last 8 meetings, averaging 2.4 goals a game, 63% went over 2.5.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Nacional have lost four matches in a row, conceding eight goals across their five games this season. Famalicao, while winless, have shown defensive stability by remaining unbeaten across their last three matches, including a 1-1 draw against Sporting CP. Additionally, Famalicao won both of the last two meetings between these clubs by 1-0 scorelines, indicating they match up well against Nacional.
Published September 18, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
