Nacional da Madeira — Alverca: statistics, head-to-head and preview

Campeonato de Portugal · 12.09.2026 14:30 · Live

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Estádio da Madeira (Funchal)Miguel Andre Monteiro Fonseca (Portugal)
Nacional da MadeiraNacional da Madeira
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AlvercaAlverca

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Overview

Nacional da Madeira vs Alverca: the match starts on 12.09.2026 14:30 (UTC) in Campeonato de Portugal.

Nacional da Madeira, last 6 games: won 1, drawn 1, lost 4. Alverca, last 6 games: won 1, drawn 2, lost 3.

All meetings of Nacional da Madeira and Alverca: 4 (wins of Nacional da Madeira: 2, wins of Alverca: 2, draws: 0). The last meeting on 18.04.2026 14:30 ended Nacional da Madeira 1:0 Alverca.

Nacional da Madeira in the standings: place 16, points 4, played 8. Alverca in the standings: place 8, points 11, played 8.

Related pages: Nacional da Madeira statistics, Alverca statistics, Campeonato de Portugal table.

More matches: Football results and fixtures. Scores and statistics come from the SportAPI 3D match tracker.

Team playing styles

Nacional da MadeiraNacional da Madeira

Strengths

  • Attacking down the wingsStrong
  • Coming back from losing positionsStrong
  • Aerial duelsStrong

Weaknesses

  • Stopping opponents from creating chancesWeak
  • Defending against through ball attacksWeak
  • Avoiding fouling in dangerous areasWeak
  • Avoiding individual errorsWeak
  • Defending set piecesWeak
  • Defending counter attacksVery Weak

Playing style

Take long shots Long balls Attacking down the left Non-aggressive Playing in their own half Opponents play aggressively against them

AlvercaAlverca

Strengths

  • Attacking set piecesStrong
  • Creating chances using through ballsStrong

Weaknesses

  • Keeping possession of the ballWeak
  • Defending against attacks down the wingsWeak
  • Defending against skillful playersWeak
  • Protecting the leadWeak
  • Defending counter attacksWeak
  • Aerial duelsWeak
  • Avoiding fouling in dangerous areasVery Weak
  • Defending against long shotsVery Weak

Playing style

Play with width Attacking down the right Attempt through balls often Aggressive

What to expect

  • Nacionalwill dominate in the airLikely
  • Nacionalwill score from a wingplay situationLikely
  • Nacionalwill make a comeback if they go behindLikely
  • Alvercawill score as a result of a through ballLikely
  • Alvercawill score from a setpiece situationLikely
  • Alvercawill be shown a high number of cardsLikely

Ratings are based on the players' stats over the last two seasons.

Score by periods

Team12Σ
Nacional da MadeiraNacional da Madeira
011
AlvercaAlverca
303

Match events

Match statistics

  • 2.18 Expected goals (xG) 1.24
  • 56% Possession 44%
  • 12 Total shots 10
  • 3 Shots on target 7
  • 4 Big Chances 2
  • 2 Corners 0
  • 83 (372/447)Assists(278/344) 81
  • 0 Yellow cards 3
  • 0.96 xG on target (xGOT) 2.54
  • 8 Shots off target 3
  • 1 Shots blocked 0
  • 9 Shots from inside the penalty area 5
  • 3 Shots from outside the penalty area 4
  • 1 Hit the woodwork 0
  • 0 Headed goals 1
  • 21 Touches in opposition box 19
  • 0 Accurate through passes 0
  • 0 Offsides 1
  • 15 Free kicks 6
  • 58 (45/77)Long Balls(19/53) 36
  • 66 (69/104)Passes in final third(66/98) 67
  • 46 (6/13)Crosses(2/6) 33
  • 0.78 Expected assists (xA) 1.42
  • 21 Throw-ins 25
  • 6 Fouls 15
  • 70 (14/20)Tackles(10/17) 59
  • 59 Duels won 34
  • 6 Clearances 22
  • 4 Steals 8
  • 0 Errors leading to shot 0
  • 0 Errors leading to goal 0
  • 4 Saves 3
  • 2.54 xGOT faced 0.96
  • -0.46 Goals prevented -0.04
  • 7 Goal kicks 12

Lineups

Lead tracker

Nacional da Madeira +0Biggest lead+3 Alverca
12

Positional statistics

Nacional da MadeiraNacional da Madeira

Attack sides

Left flank42%
Centre26%
Right flank32%

Where the game is played

25%Own third
44%Middle
32%Opponent third

Shot directions

Own
14% 66% 20%
Opponent
14% 71% 15%
Left flankCentreRight flank

Shot zones

Own
6% 44% 50%
Opponent
7% 49% 44%
Six-yard boxPenalty areaOutside the box

AlvercaAlverca

Attack sides

Left flank37%
Centre22%
Right flank41%

Where the game is played

27%Own third
43%Middle
29%Opponent third

Shot directions

Own
14% 64% 22%
Opponent
21% 68% 11%
Left flankCentreRight flank

Shot zones

Own
12% 48% 40%
Opponent
5% 60% 35%
Six-yard boxPenalty areaOutside the box

Season team stats

Average per match
Nacional da MadeiraNacional da MadeiraAlvercaAlverca

General

Fouls1112
Corners45
Goals11
Shots1010
Offsides11
Yellow cards22
Aerial duels won, %5346
Possession, %4842
Pass accuracy, %8179
Average rating6.56.3

Attack

Fouls won1212
Goals11
Shots1010
Shots on target33
Successful dribbles67
Dispossessed58
Offsides11

Defence

Tackles1517
Fouls1112
Interceptions8.67
Clearances26.822
Shots blocked3.63
Opponent shots1713

Goals by situation

Goals / Shots (Conversion)

Open play0.6 / 6.6 (9%)0.6 / 5 (12%)
Set pieces0.4 / 2.8 (14%)0.2 / 4.2 (4%)
Counter attacks— / 0.4— / 0.6
Penalties0.2 / 0.2 (100%)0.2 / 0.2 (100%)
Total1.2 / 10 (12%)1 / 10 (10%)

Passes per match

Short340308
Long5944
Crosses1415
Through balls—1
Total414370

Top scorers

Top assists

Best rated

Head-to-head

Matches played: 4
draws: 0

2 / 4
Wins
2 / 4
5 / 8
Goals
3 / 8
3 / 5
Yellow cards
2 / 5
0 / 0
Red cards
0 / 0
Matches

Previous matches: Nacional da Madeira

Previous matches: Alverca

05.09.2026Finished
AlvercaAlverca1 : 2BragaBraga
L
29.08.2026Finished
AlvercaAlverca1 : 1Santa ClaraSanta Clara
D
09.08.2026Finished
PortoPorto2 : 0AlvercaAlverca
L

Preview

Nacional were no match for Sporting CP in gameweek five, losing 2-0 on the road at Estádio José Alvalade with the damage done after 50 minutes. The Madeira-based side are looking to snap a three-game losing streak on Saturday.

Chiquinho gave Alverca an early lead from the penalty spot against Liga Portugal giants Sporting Braga last time out, only for Pau Victor's brace to leave the hosts empty-handed. Sergio Ferreira's side sit 16th in the standings, winless in the league after five games.

Match info

Estádio da Madeira (Funchal) 1Estádio da Madeira (Funchal) 2Estádio da Madeira (Funchal) 3
Season
2026/2027
Venue
Estádio da Madeira (Funchal)
City
Funchal
Address
Rua do Esmeraldo, nº 46
Capacity
5,132
Opened
1998
Referee
Miguel Andre Monteiro Fonseca

Upcoming matches: Nacional da Madeira

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Campeonato de Portugal

#TeamPWDLGoals+/-Pts
1PortoPorto880020:4+1624
2BenficaBenfica861124:7+1719
3Sporting Clube de PortugalSporting Clube de Portugal853020:9+1118
4Santa ClaraSanta Clara853012:4+818
5AroucaArouca842211:7+414
6Gil VicenteGil Vicente84228:6+214
7Academico de ViseuAcademico de Viseu842211:10+114
8AlvercaAlverca832313:12+111
9BragaBraga83239:10-111
10Estrela da AmadoraEstrela da Amadora824214:15-110
11MarítimoMarítimo82249:14-58
12MoreirenseMoreirense82248:15-78
13FamalicaoFamalicao814310:11-17
14Rio AveRio Ave82158:17-97
15Vitoria GuimaraesVitoria Guimaraes81255:10-55
16Nacional da MadeiraNacional da Madeira81169:18-94
17Casa PiaCasa Pia81163:17-144
18EstorilEstoril80264:12-82
  • Promotion - Champions League (League stage)
  • Promotion - Champions League (Qualification)
  • Promotion - Europa League (Qualification)
  • Promotion - UEFA Conference League (Qualification)
  • Campeonato de Portugal (Relegation (Play-off))
  • Relegation - Ligue 2

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Markets in head-to-head

50%Over 1.52 of 4
50%Over 2.52 of 4
0%Over 3.50 of 4
25%Both teams to score1 of 4
50%Nacional da Madeira wins2 of 4
50%Alverca wins2 of 4
0%Draw0 of 4

Head-to-head matches: 4 · 2 goals per match on average.

Match profile

Assists
83% 372/447
81% 278/344
Long Balls
58% 45/77
36% 19/53
Passes in final third
66% 69/104
67% 66/98
Crosses
46% 6/13
33% 2/6
Tackles
70% 14/20
59% 10/17