👉 What is the recommended bet for Sporting CP Nacional?

The prediction and betting suggestion for Sporting CP vs Nacional, on February 1, 2026, as analyzed by our tipsters, is: Sporting HT/FT ⇒ available at Bet365.

👉 In which stadium will Sporting CP Nacional be played?

The match Sporting CP vs Nacional on February 1, 2026, will be held in Lisbon at Estádio José Alvalade.

👉 What is the most voted bet for this game?

The bet that received the most votes from our tipsters for the Sporting CP Nacional match, in the "odds" market, was a Sporting CP win at Bet365 with 100% of tips.

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Here you will find the best prediction for Sporting CP vs Nacional in the Primeira Liga, along with analysis of the match and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent form and key statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Sporting CP vs Nacional.

Sporting CP

February 1, 2026 – 18::00
Primeira Liga
2025/2026
Regular season – Matchday 20

Nacional

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Sporting CP vs Nacional

The best prediction for Sporting CP vs Nacional in the Primeira Liga is a Sporting CP win. Sporting has proven to be a team that does not rest on its laurels. Even after Champions League games, they seamlessly transition and typically come out strong, resolving matches early on. This is likely to occur again in this matchup against Nacional, as the chances of them performing better in the first half rather than the second half are significantly higher, where they may show signs of fatigue. Thus, betting on a Sporting HT/FT appears to be an intriguing option.

Best prediction for Sporting CP vs Nacional

Sporting HT/FT

Match prediction for Sporting CP vs Nacional

The teams Sporting CP and Nacional are set to play at the Estádio José Alvalade in a match for Matchday 20 of the Primeira Liga. In their last encounter in this competition on August 23, 2025, Sporting CP won away (1-4). At this venue, the historical record is favorable to the home side, which has won all of their last three matchups. The last time they faced each other at this stadium was on January 25, 2025, in a Primeira Liga match that ended with Sporting CP winning (2-0). The goals in that match were scored by Trincão (45′) and João Simões (90′) for Sporting CP.

Analysis of Sporting CP

After 15 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, the home team is in 2nd place with 48 points. In their last match, they beat Arouca away (1-2) and previously won at home against Casa Pia (3-0). The team arrives at this matchup after a 3-2 away win against Athletic Bilbao. In the league, Sporting CP has gained 22 points out of 27 possible, with 7 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss over their last 9 home games.

In this competition, they are on a streak of 5 consecutive home wins and are unbeaten in their last 15 games. Their attack has been consistently scoring, as they have netted at least once in their last 10 matches in this competition. At home, there’s a trend for high-scoring games, with 7 out of 9 finishing with over 2.5 goals. This is a team that often takes the lead first: they opened the scoring in 15 of their last 19 games in the Primeira Liga, leading at halftime in 12 and maintaining that advantage until the end of 90 minutes in 12. In 19 matches in this competition, they conceded the first goal 4 times but managed to turn the score around in 3 cases. There are notable periods in their last 20 matches at home across all competitions: they conceded 6 of their 10 goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.

Sporting is once again targeting the Liga Portugal after a remarkable night in the Basque Country, where they raised the name of Portugal high. The Lions secured their first-ever win on Spanish soil in the Champions League, showcasing their true quality. In the league, the team under Rui Borges continues to have an exceptional season but still trails the impressive FC Porto by 7 points. Sporting has recorded 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches, marking a strong run of form. This fixture against Nacional is a must-win, hoping that Porto might stumble and thus trying to close the gap with the blue and whites.

Analysis of Nacional

The visiting team is currently in 11th place, with 20 points from 5 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses. In their penultimate match, they lost away to Gil Vicente (2-1). In their last game, they secured a home victory over Rio Ave (4-0). In the league, Nacional has earned 10 points out of 30 possible, with 2 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses in their last 10 away games.

In this competition, they have not won in 6 away matches. The team has allowed goals in 9 of their last 10 matches, indicating a lack of defensive solidity, but their attack has scored regularly, hitting the back of the net in 8 of their last 10 games in this competition. Their away games in this competition tend to have fewer goals, with 7 out of the last 10 resulting in less than 3 goals. In 19 matches in this competition, they have reversed the score only 2 times in 11 instances when they conceded the first goal. There are notable periods in their last 10 away matches in this competition: they scored 4 of their 10 goals between the 31st and 45th minutes.

Nacional enters this duel following a resounding victory against Rio Ave, concluding with a significant win (4-0). This is a crucial triumph, not just due to the scoreline but also because it provides the team with a comfortable margin above Casa Pia, the first team in the relegation zone. However, that was only their solitary win in the last 5 matches. Away from home, the Madeira side has registered 3 losses and a draw, with the draw at the AFS Stadium (2-2) being their best result in that condition.