Nacional desperately need points on Sunday, Dec 27 at 6:00 PM in the Primeira Liga. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

FC Porto come into this fixture in red-hot form (5W from last 5). Nacional travel struggling badly (0W 5L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. FC Porto won their last outing, while Nacional suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

History strongly favours FC Porto here — they've won 9 of 10 previous meetings against Nacional. Their last encounter ended in Nacional won 0–1.

Verdict: FC Porto look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Nacional will make it uncomfortable. FC Porto to win.