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Sporting Vs. Nacional: Live Score And All The Action On Matchday 20

Sporting CP and Nacional will face off in a highly anticipated Primeira Liga match on Matchday 20. Both teams are in the top half of the table and will be looking to secure a win to improve their chances of qualifying for European competition. The match will be played at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon on 12th February 2023, at 20:15 GMT.
Sporting CP are the defending Primeira Liga champions and are currently in second place in the table, four points behind leaders Benfica. They have won 13 of their 19 league matches this season, drawn four, and lost two. Their only defeats have come against Benfica and Porto, the other two teams in the top three.
Sporting CP have a strong squad on paper, with several players who have been capped by Portugal. Their key players include goalkeeper Antonio Adán, defender Pedro Porro, midfielder Matheus Nunes, and forward Pedro Gonçalves. They are a well-organized team who are difficult to beat.
Nacional are a mid-table team who are currently in eighth place in the Primeira Liga table. They have won eight of their 19 league matches this season, drawn six, and lost five. They have been in good form recently, winning three of their last five matches.
Nacional have a good mix of experienced and young players in their squad. Their key players include goalkeeper Rúben Dias, defender Rúben Semedo, midfielder Marlos Moreno, and forward Murilo. They are a dangerous team on their day and will be looking to cause an upset against Sporting CP.
The two teams have met 34 times in all competitions, with Sporting CP winning 19 times, Nacional winning seven times, and the other eight matches ending in a draw.
Sporting CP won the last meeting between the two teams, a 2-0 victory in the Primeira Liga in April 2022.
Sporting CP are the clear favorites to win the match, with the bookmakers offering odds of 1.40 for a home win. The draw is priced at 4.60, and a Nacional win is priced at 7.80.
This is a big match for both Sporting CP and Nacional. Sporting CP will be looking to close the gap on Benfica at the top of the table, while Nacional will be looking to move into the top six. The match is likely to be close, and either team could win.
Sporting CP will be the favorites, but Nacional will be no pushovers. They have a good squad and have been in good form recently. If they can play to their potential, they could cause an upset.
Sporting CP to win 2-1
This is a big match for both Sporting CP and Nacional. Sporting CP are the favorites, but Nacional will be no pushovers. The match is likely to be close, and either team could win. I predict Sporting CP to win 2-1.