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Nacional

Liga Portugal - 2024/2025

Nacional Playing Style Analysis

Nacional employs a balanced approach across all areas playing style in the Liga Portugal, earning an overall performance rating of 45.2/100. This tactical approach has been analyzed across 34 matches in the 2024/2025 season.

Key Tactical Strengths

Nacional's primary strengths lie in progressive passing (84.1% percentile) . These metrics position them among the top performers in the Liga Portugal for these aspects of play.

Areas for Tactical Development

Analysis reveals opportunities for improvement in defensive solidity (17.6% percentile) . These represent the primary focus areas for Nacional's tactical development.

Nacional 2024/2025 Season Performance

In the 2024/2025 Liga Portugal season, Nacional has been analyzed across 34 matches, providing comprehensive insights into their tactical approach and performance levels.

The team averages 1.11 expected goals (xG) per match, indicating their attacking threat level in the Liga Portugal.

With an average 47.3% ball possession, Nacional demonstrates their preferred tempo and control style in matches.

Team Playing Style

Playing Style Analysis

Balanced approach across all areas

Overall Performance Rating: 45.2/100
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Key Strengths:
  • Progressive Passing (84.1%)
Areas for Improvement:
  • Defensive Solidity (17.6%)

Team Performance Analytics

Season Overview

Games Analyzed 34
Avg xG per Game 1.11
Avg Possession 47.3%

Last 10 Games

Games Analyzed 10
Avg xG per Game 1.11
Avg Possession 50.7%

League Comparison

Expected Goals (xG)
1.11 vs 1.25
47%
-11.7%
Non-Penalty xG
0.99 vs 1.11
53%
-10.7%
Expected Goals on Target
1.14 vs 1.26
53%
-9.9%
Goals per Game
1.0 vs 1.4
24%
-27.5%
Total Shots
13.4 vs 11.9
76%
+12.6%
Shots on Target
4.0 vs 4.1
71%
-2.4%
Shots Inside Box
7.1 vs 7.2
71%
-0.6%
Big Chances Created
1.7 vs 2.3
29%
-26.6%
Big Chances Missed
1.2 vs 1.5
24%
-22.4%
Assists
0.8 vs 1.0
35%
-18.7%
Key Passes
9.6 vs 8.5
76%
+14.1%
Possession %
47.3 vs 50.2
35%
-5.7%
Total Passes
340 vs 408
18%
-16.7%
Successful Passes
263 vs 330
24%
-20.3%
Pass Accuracy %
76.7 vs 79.4
29%
-3.3%
Long Passes
48.1 vs 43.0
100%
+11.9%
Successful Long Passes
28.1 vs 24.4
100%
+15.5%
Total Attacks
82.9 vs 93.3
12%
-11.1%
Dangerous Attacks
34.6 vs 41.4
24%
-16.4%
Corners
4.5 vs 4.8
53%
-5.1%
Total Crosses
18.0 vs 17.3
53%
+4.0%
Accurate Crosses
5.0 vs 4.1
76%
+21.7%
Successful Dribbles
6.8 vs 7.2
41%
-5.2%
Tackles
16.4 vs 16.5
41%
-0.9%
Interceptions
8.4 vs 8.8
24%
-4.6%
Duels Won
51.1 vs 51.1
47%
-0.1%
Fouls Committed
13.5 vs 14.1
29%
-4.1%
Offsides
1.7 vs 1.8
47%
-8.3%
Expected Goals Against
1.52 vs 1.23
82%
+23.4%
Expected Goal Difference
-0.15 vs 0.01
59%
-1138.9%
Shooting Performance
0.03 vs 0.02
53%
+76.7%
Expected Goals Prevented
0.10 vs 0.10
41%
+2.9%
Expected Goals (xG)
1.11 vs 1.25
L10
-11.6%
Non-Penalty xG
0.95 vs 1.11
L10
-14.1%
Expected Goals on Target
1.18 vs 1.26
L10
-6.3%
Goals per Game
0.9 vs 1.4
L10
-34.8%
Total Shots
14.6 vs 11.9
L10
+22.6%
Shots on Target
4.2 vs 4.1
L10
+3.2%
Shots Inside Box
7.5 vs 7.2
L10
+4.3%
Big Chances Created
1.7 vs 2.3
L10
-27.3%
Big Chances Missed
1.2 vs 1.5
L10
-18.1%
Assists
0.6 vs 1.0
L10
-37.6%
Key Passes
10.0 vs 8.5
L10
+18.3%
Possession %
50.7 vs 50.2
L10
+1.1%
Total Passes
348 vs 408
L10
-14.8%
Successful Passes
271 vs 330
L10
-17.9%
Pass Accuracy %
78.0 vs 79.4
L10
-1.7%
Long Passes
57.8 vs 43.0
L10
+34.6%
Successful Long Passes
25.7 vs 24.4
L10
+5.5%
Total Attacks
85.1 vs 93.3
L10
-8.8%
Dangerous Attacks
40.2 vs 41.4
L10
-2.8%
Corners
5.5 vs 4.8
L10
+15.3%
Total Crosses
18.2 vs 17.3
L10
+5.3%
Accurate Crosses
4.7 vs 4.1
L10
+13.7%
Successful Dribbles
7.0 vs 7.2
L10
-2.3%
Tackles
14.2 vs 16.5
L10
-13.9%
Interceptions
7.1 vs 8.8
L10
-19.5%
Duels Won
47.8 vs 51.1
L10
-6.5%
Fouls Committed
12.7 vs 14.1
L10
-9.8%
Offsides
1.7 vs 1.8
L10
-7.0%
Expected Goals Against
1.64 vs 1.23
L10
+33.5%
Expected Goal Difference
-0.41 vs 0.01
L10
-2922.6%
Shooting Performance
0.08 vs 0.02
L10
+397.3%
Expected Goals Prevented
0.32 vs 0.10
L10
+231.2%

Next Fixture

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Last 5 Results

17 May 2025
Porto 3 - 0 Nacional
10 May 2025
Nacional 3 - 3 Rio Ave
03 May 2025
Nacional 1 - 2 Vitória SC
27 Apr 2025
Moreirense 1 - 1 Nacional
19 Apr 2025
Nacional 0 - 3 Gil Vicente

Nacional Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nacional's playing style?

Nacional employs a balanced approach across all areas playing style in the Liga Portugal, with a performance rating of 45.2/100 based on comprehensive tactical analysis.

How many players are in Nacional's squad?

Nacional's current squad consists of 29 players across all positions in the 2024/2025 Liga Portugal season.

What are Nacional's recent results?

Nacional's most recent match was Porto 3-0 Nacional on May 17, 2025.

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