Nacional prepare to host Alverca at the Madeira Stadium in Funchal for the sixth round of the Portuguese Primeira Liga. The home side currently sit in the lower half of the table with four points from five matches, having recorded one win, one draw, and three defeats. After an encouraging opening stretch that included a victory over Estoril, Nacional have suffered three consecutive league losses against Vitoria Guimaraes, Estrela Amadora, and Sporting. Nevertheless, home advantage remains crucial for the islanders, who have consistently created chances and scored at Madeira Stadium.
Form and H2H
Alverca have endured a difficult start to their top-flight campaign, sitting 16th in the relegation zone with just two points from five matches. The visitors remain winless this season, having conceded ten goals in five games, and are currently on an eight-match winless streak overall alongside five consecutive away defeats across all competitions. In overall head-to-head history, the sides have traded two home victories apiece across four meetings, with Nacional winning 1-0 in their last meeting in Madeira in April 2026. Across their last ten matches
Sporting CP
Estrela
Vitória SC
Estoril
Santa Clara
SC Braga
FC Porto
Benfica
Arouca
GIL Vicente
Maritimo
Academico Viseu
Moreirense
Famalicao
Rio Ave
Casa Pia
