Tondela hosts Nacional at Estádio João Cardoso on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in a crucial Liga Portugal clash. The home side is desperately trying to climb out of the bottom two, while the visitors aim to put more daylight between themselves and the drop zone.

Recent meetings between Tondela and Nacional have been tight, with wins shared and a handful of draws. However, Nacional emerged victorious in the reverse fixture in December, winning 3-1, a result the home side will be eager to overturn.

Tondela's form has been concerning, with only one win in their last 10 league games and just three points from their past five, including a defeat at Porto and a 2-2 home draw with Gil Vicente. Nacional, on the other hand, has shown mixed results, securing two home wins in their last three but suffering away losses at Benfica and Famalicão.

Nacional demonstrates a sharper cutting edge this season, having scored 32 league goals. Their top scorer, Jesús Andrés Ramírez, boasts 15 goals, placing him fourth in the scoring charts. The team also excels in crosses, with 350 open-play crosses at 22.00% accuracy, and benefits from key assists from José Gomes (five) and Liziero (four).

In contrast, Tondela averages 0.7 goals per game and has attempted 415 crosses with an 18.07% accuracy. The team has also been awarded 12 penalties but converted only 50%, suggesting that set pieces and spot kicks could again prove pivotal in this encounter.

Currently, Tondela sits in 17th place with 21 points. A victory would take them to 24 points, keeping their Liga Portugal survival hopes alive. Nacional is 14th with 28 points, and a win would move them to 31, potentially stretching their cushion above the relegation places. This match is, therefore, a true "do or die" for both clubs' aspirations.