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Prediction for Sporting CP vs CD Nacional

Sporting CPView team →WWWDW
1X2 PREDICTION BALANCE
78.1%Sporting CP
15.8%Draw
6%CD Nacional
CD NacionalView team →LLWDW
VERDICTClear edge for Sporting CP

Foresportia's analysis estimates that Sporting CP has the advantage based on the 1X2 probabilities. The models give Sporting CP a clear edge in the 1X2 reading. The more protective signal remains double chance 1X at 94%, rather than the straight 1X2 pick. Confidence reflects how clear the signal is for this match; stability reflects its historical robustness.

1X2 STABILITYUltra stable The stability badge measures the historical robustness of the 1X2 signal.Model confidence 81.7%
ROBUST ALTERNATIVEDouble chance 1X · 94%A more protective scenario than the straight 1X2 pick.

Why the model sees it this way

Relative strengthAdvantage Sporting CP
Recent formAdvantage Sporting CP
Goal profileRather open
Signal stabilityVery high
Model confidenceVery high

Probabilities & verdict

Sporting CP78.1%
Draw15.8%
CD Nacional6%

Main pickSporting CP

1X2 STABILITYUltra stable

Model confidence81.7%

1X2 alternatives

1X2 alternatives
MarketPickProbabilityReading
Double chance1X94%Most robust signal
Draw no betSporting CP92.8%Solid
Total goalsOver 2.564.7%Interesting
Both teams to scoreNo52.4%Neutral
Total goalsOver 1.582.6%Solid
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How the match could unfold

Expected goals (xG)2.50Sporting CP

Expected goals (xG)0.64CD Nacional

Under 2.5 probability35.3%

BTTS No probability52.4%

Top 5 likely scores
3 - 012.2%2 - 112%2 - 010.5%1 - 010.2%3 - 18.9%

Advanced scenarios

Sporting CPCD Nacional
49.8%
Clean sheet
7.7%
44.6%
Win to nil
2.5%
54.6%
Win by 2 goals or more
1%
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Team comparison

2ndCurrent position10th
1789Elo1484
WWWDWForm (last 5)LLWDW
3.0Goals scored / match (5)1.6
1.0Goals conceded / match (5)1.2
40.0Clean sheets (5)40.0
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Prediction reliability

Ultra stable profile

The signal belongs to the historically most stable profile, while remaining probabilistic.

HISTORICAL PERFORMANCEUltra stable profile
89.4%

89.4% correct predictions
over 113 verified matches

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HISTORICAL SUCCESS RATE100%90%80%02345689011389.4%Number of matches

Quick FAQ

What is the prediction for Sporting CP vs CD Nacional?

The Foresportia model gives Sporting CP a clear edge at 78.1%. This estimate does not guarantee the final result.

What is the likely score?

The model's first score scenario is 3 - 0 (12.19%). An exact score remains one scenario among several.

Is BTTS likely?

The model estimates BTTS Yes at 47.6% and BTTS No at 52.4%.

Which market is the most cautious according to the model?

Double chance 1X stands at 94%, without being certain.

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Our commitment

◇ Predictions archived before kick-off

◇ No invented data

What the data says about Sporting CP vs CD Nacional

This Liga Portugal fixture is presented using the competition calendar, the available standings and the teams' recent form.

Before kick-off, Sporting CP sits 2nd and CD Nacional 10th in the table. Their Elo ratings are 1789 for Sporting CP and 1484 for CD Nacional.

Across the five latest available matches, the form index is 86.7% for Sporting CP and 46.7% for CD Nacional. It measures recent momentum but does not decide the result on its own.

According to probabilities calculated by Foresportia, the 1X2 projection gives Sporting CP 78.1%, the draw 15.8% and CD Nacional 6%. The expected-goals model projects 2.50 xG against 0.64, for a combined 3.14. The most likely score according to Foresportia is 3–0 at 12.2%.