Football fans, don’t miss out on the Portugal Primeira Liga match between Guimaraes and Nacional on 23.08.2026. With Guimaraes slightly more favored to win, it’s bound to be a compelling game. We provide a detailed breakdown of the teams’ previous encounters, current forms, and what to expect in the match. Read our prediction to get the best insights for your bets.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Benfica | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9/2 | 4 |
| 5 | Nacional | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4/2 | 4 |
| 6 | Santa Clara | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3/2 | 4 |
| 15 | Moreirense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2/6 | 1 |
| 16 | Vitória SC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2/4 | 0 |
| 17 | Rio Ave | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0/3 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Guimaraes vs Nacional
Guimaraes vs Nacional Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primeira Liga | Nacional | Vitória SC | 16.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Vitória SC | Nacional | 02.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| Primeira Liga | Nacional | Vitória SC | 03.05.2025 | 1-2 |
| Primeira Liga | Vitória SC | Nacional | 23.12.2024 | 2-2 |
| Primeira Liga | Nacional | Vitória SC | 26.04.2021 | 1-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Vitória SC | Nacional | 21.01.2021 | 3-1 |
| Primeira Liga | Vitória SC | Nacional | 05.05.2019 | 2-2 |
| Primeira Liga | Nacional | Vitória SC | 02.01.2019 | 1-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Nacional | Vitória SC | 31.03.2017 | 1-2 |
| Primeira Liga | Vitória SC | Nacional | 04.11.2016 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primeira Liga | Sporting CP | Vitória SC | 14.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| Primeira Liga | Vitória SC | Arouca | 08.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Vitória SC | Chaves | 01.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Vitória SC | Nottingham Forest | 26.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Al-Ahli Jeddah | Vitória SC | 24.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Vitória SC | Academica | 18.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Vitória SC | Penafiel | 18.07.2026 | 5-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Vitória SC | Felgueiras 1932 | 11.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Primeira Liga | Nacional | Vitória SC | 16.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Vitória SC | Casa Pia | 11.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primeira Liga | Nacional | Estoril | 16.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Santa Clara | Nacional | 10.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Estrela | Nacional | 23.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Nacional | Leganes | 22.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Tondela | Nacional | 19.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Nacional | Leixoes | 18.07.2026 | 3-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Nacional | Machico | 11.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Primeira Liga | Nacional | Vitória SC | 16.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Santa Clara | Nacional | 11.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Nacional | AVS | 02.05.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Guimaraes VS Nacional
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Guimaraes vs Nacional
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Guimaraes vs Nacional
Nacional are flying. Guimarães are already in trouble. This one has drama written all over it.
Just two games into the new Primeira Liga season, the gap between these sides couldn't be clearer. Nacional sit fourth with four points and four goals scored. Vitória SC — known locally as Guimarães — are bottom three with zero points, two goals scored, and four conceded. The bookmakers have noticed. Guimarães are priced at 1.70 at home, but here's the thing — that price might be deceiving you.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that home advantage makes Guimarães safe favourites here. Their start has been shaky. A 1-0 home loss to Arouca, then a 3-2 defeat at Sporting CP. Two games, two losses, no points. Meanwhile Nacional beat Estoril 2-0 at home and drew 2-2 away at Santa Clara — a genuinely solid start for a side that will fancy themselves against a struggling Vitória outfit.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head record is surprisingly even. Looking back across 20 meetings in the Primeira Liga, Nacional have proven they can absolutely get results in this fixture. They won the most recent meeting 2-0, in May 2026. That's the freshest data point we have, and it matters.
That surprising stat? Guimarães have scored just two goals in two home league games this season, conceding four. Their attacking options — Ndoye and Samu sharing the scoring burden with one goal each — haven't clicked yet. Nacional, by contrast, have already put four goals past opponents in only two outings.
Tactically, Guimarães need their midfield creator Miguel Nogueira — who leads the team in both assists and bookings — to dictate tempo and keep Nacional's compact shape under pressure. If he's forced into mistakes, Nacional will hit fast on the counter. That's a real threat.
For betting purposes, Nacional's value at 4.65 is enormous given their form. The draw at 3.80 also deserves serious consideration — this fixture historically produces tight, competitive games. I'd back Both Teams to Score as a strong side market, and Nacional Double Chance offers genuine value.
My bold prediction: Nacional score first, Guimarães equalise, but the visitors find a late winner. Final score: Guimarães 1-2 Nacional.
Saturday night football in Portugal. A home side under early pressure, a visiting team with points on the board and momentum in their legs. This is exactly the kind of game that defines seasons — and right now, I fancy the team from Madeira to make it hurt.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samu | Portugal | 30 | Midfielder | 170 | 66 |
| J. Castillo | Colombia | 23 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 76 |
| O. Zych | Poland | 22 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 81 |
| Óscar Rivas | Spain | 26 | Defender | 193 | 85 |
| João Mendes | Portugal | 26 | Defender | 179 | 73 |
| Beni | Angola | 24 | Midfielder | 180 | 73 |
| Telmo Arcanjo | Cape Verde | 25 | Midfielder | 180 | 77 |
| A. Ndoye | Senegal | 24 | Attacker | 193 | 76 |
| Miguel Maga | Portugal | 23 | Defender | 175 | 68 |
| L. Doucet | France | 23 | Midfielder | 180 | 73 |
| Gonçalo Nogueira | Portugal | 22 | Midfielder | 180 | 73 |
| Thiago Balieiro | Brazil | 23 | Defender | 185 | 75 |
| Gustavo | Brazil | 27 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| T. Strata | France | 21 | Defender | 177 | 68 |
| M. Mitrović | Serbia | 21 | Midfielder | 182 | n/a |
| A. Sidibé | France | 22 | Defender | 188 cm | n/a |
| Lucas Furtado | Brazil | 21 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 94 |
| Miguel Nogueira | Portugal | 21 | Midfielder | 182 | 68 |
| O. Camara | France | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| F. Dias | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liziero | Brazil | 28 | Midfielder | 175 | 74 |
| Léo Santos | Brazil | 27 | Defender | 186 | 80 |
| Ivanildo Fernandes | Cape Verde | 30 | Defender | 193 | 83 |
| Filipe Soares | Portugal | 27 | Midfielder | 180 | 72 |
| C. Labidi | Tunisia | 25 | Midfielder | 190 | 82 |
| João Gonçalves | Portugal | 25 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 82 |
| Wesley Gasolina | Brazil | 26 | Defender | 179 | 66 |
| S. Gavriel | Cyprus | 24 | Forward | n/a | n/a |
| Miguel Baeza | Spain | 26 | Midfielder | 177 | 67 |
| Matheus Dias | Brazil | 24 | Midfielder | 189 | 75 |
| Zé Vitor | Brazil | 25 | Defender | 189 | 96 |
| Daniel Júnior | Brazil | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Daniel Isai de la Cruz de la Cruz | Ecuador | 22 | Defender | 182 | 81 |
| Martim Watts | Portugal | 21 | Midfielder | 184 | 76 |
| Francisco Gonçalves | Portugal | 22 | Defender | 188 | 84 |
| Joel da Silva | Portugal | 23 | Midfielder | 185 | 78 |
| Kevyn | Brazil | 21 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 80 |
| Renato Bellucci | Italy | 20 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 78 |
| Deivison | Brazil | 20 | Midfielder | 185 | 78 |
| M. J. Iseppe | Brazil | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Guimaraes vs Nacional match odds
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