Tondela desperately need points today at 4:30 PM in the Primeira Liga. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

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

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Tondela and Nacional have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–1D–5W). Their last encounter ended in Tondela won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Tondela set up in a 5-4-1, suggesting a more conservative approach — possibly targeting a point — while Nacional's 4-3-3 indicates they'll look to impose themselves and play through the lines.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Tondela a slight edge, but Nacional are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.