Sporting CP vs CD Nacional

Sporting CP host Nacional at Estádio José Alvalade on September 5, with the early Primeira Liga table already taking shape. Sporting sit second after a fast start under Rui Borges, while Nacional, who finished 15th last season, are looking to steady an uneven opening. Three points would keep the hosts in touch with the league's early pace. Sporting arrive off a 3-1 win over Alverca and have strengthened their attack with new signing Nestory Irankunda, in from Watford. Nacional have won just once in their last five matches, most recently losing 1-0 to Vitória de Guimarães, with striker Jesus Ramírez their main attacking threat. History strongly favors the hosts, who have won 32 of the sides' 50 previous league meetings to Nacional's four. Our prediction: 3-0