Nacional will entertain Vitoria Guimaraes at Estádio da Madeira in the Primeira Liga on Saturday. Tied on points with two other teams, the hosts need to safeguard their spot, the same as the visitors, who anchor the Uefa qualification zone.
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With only three rounds of matches left to conclude the campaign, there is no more rooms for blunders. Nacional have emerged from the drop zone and now maintain a nine-point distance from the danger zone. However, they remain unsafe, as they are tied on 33 points with two other teams, with 16th-placed AVS capable of disrupting mid-table as well.
Alvinegros, who earned promotion from Liga Portugal 2 last season, are fighting to stay in the top flight, but they appear to be losing steam. They are winless in their last two matches and have lost thrice in their last five outings. The hosts will need to be flawless in the final rounds of matches to safeguard their place.
Vitoria Guimaraes have reached a ceiling and can no longer overtake the team ahead of them in the table. With 51 points, they are stuck in the fifth spot, which guarantees a ticket to the Conference League second qualifying round. However, as much as three other teams could outstrip the visitors if they drop points in their last three matches.
Os Conquistadores will replicate their performance of last season if things remain unchanged, as they finished fifth out of 18 teams last term. Holding onto the fifth spot until the final day does not appear daunting for Vitoria Guimaraes, who have been impressive of late in their travels. They are unbeaten in their last six trips in all competitions.
Nacional vs Vitoria Guimaraes Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Nacional have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches against Vitoria Guimaraes.
- Nacional have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five home matches against Vitoria Guimaraes.
- Nacional have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
- Vitoria Guimaraes have won twice and drawn thrice in their last five matches on the road.
- Nacional have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches while Vitoria Guimaraes have won thrice, drawn once and lost once. Form Guide: Nacional – D-L-W-L-L, Vitoria Guimaraes – W-L-W-W-D.
Nacional vs Vitoria Guimaraes Prediction
Nacional have shown signs of fatigue in their previous matches. It is unclear if they still have the resources to reach the finish line whole.
Vitoria Guimaraes have set their sights on the Uefa Conference League, but must avoid any slip-ups in their final 270 minutes of the season.
Vitoria Guimaraes are the favorites based on form.
Prediction: Nacional 1-2 Vitoria Guimaraes
Nacional vs Vitoria Guimaraes Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Vitoria Guimaraes to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Vitoria Guimaraes to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Nacional to score – Yes
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Edited by Peter P
