Nacional vs Braga: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

C.D. Nacional host Braga at Estádio da Madeira on Sunday 25 October 2026, kick-off 18:00 UTC, in the Liga Portugal (round 9). Prediction markets make Braga the favourite at 60%, with the draw at 23% (Polymarket). Nacional have had 8 days of rest since playing Sanjoanense (Taca de Portugal); Braga have had 2 after facing KAA Gent and travel about 1,239 km. Nacional are without 2 players (Léo Santos, Ulisses); Braga are missing 1 (Sikou Niakaté). José Bessa is the referee, averaging 6.5 yellow cards a game against a league average of 5.0. The forecast at kick-off is 15°C, dry.