Vitoria SC beat CD Nacional 1-0 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, with their 4-2-3-1 structure producing sustained attacking pressure despite the visitors holding a slight possession advantage. Gustavo Silva scored the decisive goal for Vitoria, rewarding a performance in which the hosts registered 23 shots and generated 3.14 xG. Nacional’s 3-4-2-1 system gave them 52% possession, but they managed only seven attempts and none on target, while their total xG stood at 0.42. The contrast suggested Vitoria were more effective at turning their time on the ball into dangerous opportunities, particularly through the spaces around Nacional’s three central defenders and advancing wing-backs. However, the narrow scoreline also reflected the contribution of the visiting goalkeeper, who saved 80% of the five shots on target faced and recorded 0.14 goals prevented above expected. Vitoria’s own goalkeeper was not required to make a save, allowing the hosts to protect their advantage without facing a shot on target. The result gives Vitoria valuable early-season momentum.