Nacional – SC Braga

Nacional host SC Braga in what promises to be a stark contrast of fortunes this weekend, with the home side languishing in 16th place on just four points from eight games (one win, one draw and six defeats, scoring nine and conceding 18). Braga arrive in better shape, sitting ninth with eleven points after five matches, having recorded three victories, two draws and three losses while netting nine and letting in ten. The gap in points and recent form suggests a clear advantage for the Portuguese side, who will be eager to climb into the top half. For Nacional, the clash offers a vital chance to halt a slide and pick up a much‑needed win before the season’s second half.