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September 19, 2024
Braga is set to face Vitoria Guimaraes this weekend as the Primeira Liga resumes after the season’s first international break.
While many clubs in Europe may have been frustrated by the early interruption, Braga welcomed the break. They had been engaged in competitive matches since July due to their involvement in the Europa League qualifiers.
Vitoria Guimaraes, this weekend’s opponents, have made an impressive start to the new season and currently hold third place, trailing only Porto and Sporting Lisbon.
In our latest round of Primeira Liga betting tips, please look at our prediction for the Braga vs. Vitoria Guimaraes match.
Braga has not suffered a defeat in any competition this season.
Vitoria Guimaraes’ sole defeat this season occurred during an away game.
At least three goals have been scored in three of Braga’s last four matches.
This matchup is expected to be closely contested between two strong teams that have begun the season. Vitoria is currently one point ahead of Braga in the league table. Still, they have exhibited weaknesses in away games, which makes us favor the unbeaten home side. Braga has found the net at least twice in three of their last four matches, while Vitoria has scored at least once in six of their previous seven outings.
Home: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
Draw: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
Away: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
Braga is slightly favored for this match, but Vitoria’s strong start to the season means they don’t need to be clearer favorites. Ladbrokes has set the odds for a Braga win at 1/1, while a victory for Vitoria Guimaraes is listed at 14/5. The draw, which would be a respectable outcome for the visitors, is priced at 12/5.
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Braga can draw confidence from their recent record against Vitoria Guimaraes. They have triumphed in three of their last five encounters and have lost only two of the previous 15. Vitoria’s most recent away win against Braga dates back to 2017, so they must overcome past struggles to secure a victory on Sunday.
Braga’s season has extended longer than most teams, making the international break a valuable opportunity for them to reflect on their goals. With the Europa League group stage set to begin next week, they face a busy schedule ahead, and gaining momentum is crucial. Securing a win in this match feels essential.
Predicted Lineup: Matheus (GK), Gomez, Oliveira, Arrey-Mbi, Marin, Zalazar, Horta, Carvalho, Martinez, Horta, Ouzzani.
If one team in Portugal will show no sympathy for Braga’s packed schedule, it’s Vitoria Guimaraes. They have also been competing since July due to their participation in the Europa Conference League qualifiers. Still, their busy schedule has helped them build significant form and confidence.
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Rodrigo Zalazar is making a significant impact in midfield for Braga this season and is quickly becoming one of the club’s key players.
From his central role, Zalazar has already notched up five goals and five assists across all competitions, and there’s a sense within Braga that he is just beginning to unlock his full potential as a dynamic midfielder. What more can he demonstrate against Vitoria? Only time will reveal that.