Sporting Lisbon faces Nacional in Primeira Liga Gameweek 20 at Estádio José Alvalade on February 1, 2026. Sporting, currently second in the league, aims to close the gap to leaders Porto, trailing by seven points, and has a strong recent record with 15 wins from 19 matches. They boast a potent attack with 52 goals and have won their last seven meetings against Nacional, including a 4-1 victory in the reverse fixture. Sporting's recent form includes a 3-2 win over Athletic Bilbao, securing their place in the Champions League last 16, and an impressive home record of 10 consecutive wins. Nacional, positioned 11th, has struggled on the road, with no wins in their last six away league matches and a record of 5 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses overall. They recently ended a four-match winless streak with a 4-0 victory over Rio Ave, powered by new signing Gabriel Veron. Defensive issues for Sporting include doubts over center-backs Debast and Gonçalo Inácio due to injuries, with Matheus Reis suspended, leaving only Diomande and Eduardo Quaresma available for defense. Nacional's key absences include Ivanildo Fernandes and Ulisses due to injuries, and uncertain availability of Joao Aurelio and Lenny Vallier. The match is predicted to favor Sporting, with a likely scoreline of 3-0, supported by their strong home form and defensive solidity.