Nacional vs Guimaraes
Match recap
Nacional beat Guimaraes 2–0 in their Primeira Liga fixture. Ramírez and Ramírez scored for Nacional. Expected-goals data put the chance balance at 0.93 for Nacional versus 1.38 for Guimaraes. Nacional sit 14th in the Primeira Liga table while Guimaraes are 9th.
Analysis
Nacional hosts Guimaraes in what promises to be a closely fought match in the Portuguese league. Both teams have shown resilience this season, setting the stage for a balanced encounter.
Historically, Nacional and Guimaraes have shared honours evenly with 8 wins each and 4 draws in 20 meetings. The average of 3 goals per match suggests moderate scoring, while league standings show Guimaraes slightly ahead, adding a competitive edge.
Nacional's Jesús Ramírez leads the attack with 16 goals, a key threat especially at home. José Gomes provides creativity from defence, particularly on set pieces. Guimaraes rely on Samu for goals, while their defence will need to manage Ramírez carefully. Disciplinary caution is advised for Nacional's Zé Vitor, who carries a high card count.
Prediction
Given the balanced history and current form, a 1-1 draw is the most probable outcome. The halftime score is expected to be goalless, with a total of around four cards reflecting the competitive nature of the match.
Outcome probability
Match factors
Ramírez's Scoring Threat vs Guimaraes Defense
Ramírez's prolific scoring and home form pose a key challenge to Guimaraes' defense, likely focal point of attack.
José Gomes' Set-Piece Creativity
Gomes leads assists for Nacional, especially from set pieces, providing a creative edge in dead-ball situations.
Guimaraes' Midfield Scoring Reliance on Samu
Samu is Guimaraes' main goal threat with good recent form, critical for their attacking output.
Disciplinary Risk of Zé Vitor
Zé Vitor's high card count could lead to cautious play or suspension, impacting Nacional's defensive solidity.
No Significant Injuries Reported
Both teams have no reported injuries, suggesting full-strength squads and tactical consistency.
Key Takeaways
Both teams are evenly matched and should share the spoils in this encounter. Fans can expect a tactical battle with moments of quality from key players, culminating in a fair 1-1 draw.
- Nacional and Guimaraes have each won 8 of their 20 head-to-head matches, with 4 draws.
- Their matches average 3.0 goals, indicating moderate scoring.
- Nacional ranks 14th with 34 points from 34 games.
- Guimaraes sits 9th with 42 points from 34 games.
- Jesús Ramírez is Nacional's top scorer with 16 goals this season.
- José Gomes leads Nacional in assists with 5, mainly from set pieces.
- Guimaraes' Samu is their top scorer with 7 goals.
- Zé Vitor has a high disciplinary record with 10 yellow and 2 red cards.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Nacional
Away — Guimaraes
No standout top scorers flagged for Guimaraes
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Ricardo Rocha
Yellow Card
José Gomes
Yellow Card
Dias
Yellow Card
Filipe Soares
Yellow Card
Witi
Yellow Card
Dias
Yellow Card
Camara
Ramírez
Assist: Witi
Witi
Telmo Arcanjo
Samu
Unknown
Zeega
Yellow Card
Ramírez
Penalty
Labidi
Filipe Soares
Paulinho Bóia
Match Statistics
Nacional
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1KaiqueG
- 5José GomesD
- 6Matheus DiasM
- 7WitiF
- 9C. RamírezF
- 11Paulinho BóiaF
- 15C. LabidiM
- 16A. NúñezD
- 22Filipe SoaresM
- 34Léo SantosD
- 38Zé VitorD
Substitutes
- 2João AurélioD
- 10Daniel JúniorM
- 18André Carreira SousaM
- 19Lucas JoãoF
- 27Gabriel VeronF
- 30Martim WattsM
- 33Francisco GonçalvesD
- 50KevynG
- 99Pablo RuanF
Guimaraes
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 2Miguel MagaD
- 11GustavoF
- 18Telmo ArcanjoM
- 19O. CamaraM
- 20SamuM
- 26R. AbascalD
- 27CharlesG
- 28Thiago BalieiroD
- 30Gonçalo NogueiraM
- 80R. Rocha
- 82F. DiasD
Substitutes
- 4Óscar RivasD
- 13João MendesD
- 25J. CastilloG
- 33E. OparaF
- 48N. SavioloF
- 50ZeegaM
- 66T. StrataD
- 88Miguel NogueiraM
Nacional
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Ramírez(C) | F | 90 | 8.7 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 0/1 |
| Kaique | G | 90 | 8.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alan Núñez | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Léo Santos | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Filipe Soares | M | 89 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| Ze Vitor | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Chiheb Labidi | M | 89 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/3 |
| José Gomes | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Witiness Quembo | F | 71 | 6.6 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| Matheus Dias | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Paulinho Bóia | F | 89 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| André Sousa | M | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lucas João | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kevyn | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Francisco Gonçalves | D | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Martim Gustavo Watts | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daniel Júnior | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gabriel Veron | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| João Aurélio | D | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pablo Messias Cardozo | F | 19 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Guimaraes
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rica Rocha | M | 80 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| Gonçalo Nogueira | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Gustavo Silva | F | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Thiago Balieiro | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Charles | G | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oumar Camara | M | 62 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Telmo Arcanjo | M | 80 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| Rodrigo Abascal | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Samu(C) | M | 80 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0/2 |
| Miguel Maga | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Francisco Dias | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Juan Castillo | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Óscar Rivas | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| João Mendes | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tony Strata | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ejike Opara | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Noah Saviolo | F | 28 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2/2 |
| Miguel Nogueira | M | 10 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Hugo Nunes | M | 10 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Martim Guedes | M | 10 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |





