Nacional desperately need points on Sunday, Feb 14 at 6:00 PM in the Primeira Liga. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Nacional come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 5L in last 5). Sporting CP, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 2D 0L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Nacional face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Sporting CP have won 10 of 10 encounters. Their last encounter ended in Nacional won 0–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Despite home advantage, Sporting CP arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Nacional. Sporting CP to win.