Liontips
Porto vs Braga: Match Prediction for the Portuguese Championship
In the eighth round of the Portuguese Championship, an exciting clash is set to take place on October 6 as Porto faces Braga. Both teams are fiercely competing for top positions in the league standings. Which side will secure the crucial three points in this direct encounter? Find the answer and trending betting insights in our preview.
Command Analysis
FC Porto
PortugalCurrent Form
Porto is in pursuit of Sporting. In their latest match on September 29, Vitor Bruno's team secured an impressive victory over Arca with a score of 4-0. A few days prior, they faced Manchester United in the Europa League, ending in a draw at 3-3. The home team is currently in excellent form, making them likely to secure three points against their rivals Braga.
Injuries and Suspensions
Zaidu, Navarro, and Marcano will be unavailable for the match due to injuries.
Betting Trends to Watch
Porto has not lost at home in 16 consecutive matches.
In their last 21 home games, Porto has scored in each match.
Projected Lineup: Costa - Moura, Pires, Pedro, Mario - Nico, Vaela, Eustáquio - Galeno, Samu, Pepe.
Braga
PortugalCurrent Form
Braga is showing solid performance and is currently just behind the top teams, sitting in fifth place in the league standings. The club boasts an impressive goal difference of 12-4. The team, like their upcoming opponent, is competing on two fronts: in the domestic league and the UEFA Europa League. Recently, they suffered a significant defeat to Olympiacos (0-3), raising questions about their current emotional state.
Disqualifications and Injuries
Bambu and Moutinho will miss the match due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
Braga has lost only one of their last nine away matches.
In two of their last three away games, Braga failed to score.
Projected Lineup: Mateus - Marin, Niakate, Ferreira, Gomes - Gorbi, Carvalho - Orta, Garbi, Martinez - Fernandes.
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:0
The last match at this stadium ended with this score
7.20Bet «Braga» will not score
In their last two defeats, «Braga» did not score
1.76Bet «Porto» will score in the second half
This bet has been successful in their last five matches
1.50Tip and bets
FC Porto is currently in excellent form and we believe they will dictate the pace of play at home, leading to a favorable outcome - a victory. SC Braga has clearly been affected by their heavy 0-3 defeat in the Europa League and is unlikely to recover from such a setback in time.
Our prediction is a win for FC Porto at odds of 1.60
Total Goals Bet
At home, Porto has shown solid defensive skills, and we believe they will manage to keep a clean sheet against Braga. We're betting that not all teams will score in the upcoming match.
Our prediction - at least one team will fail to score with odds of 2.08
Corner Kicks Bet
If Porto performs according to their usual style, they will not only win the match but will also lead in the number of corner kicks.
Our prediction - Porto will take more corner kicks with odds of 1.50
Read more
Tips from experts
Today tips
Betting predictions stat
