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Estoril vs Braga Prediction – Primeira Liga
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Here you find the best prediction for Estoril vs Braga in the Primeira Liga, alongside match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent form and key statistics from their last matches, to provide the best prediction for this encounter between Estoril and Braga.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Estoril vs Braga
The best prediction for Estoril vs Braga in the Primeira Liga is that both teams will score. This encounter is set to be a challenge for both sides. While Sporting Braga is regarded as one of the stronger teams, they must contend with an Estoril side that consistently finds the net at home, having scored in 80% of their last 10 home matches, the most recent of which ended with a defeat to FC Porto (1-2). Thus, considering the attacking capabilities of both teams, a bet on “both to score” appears prudent.
Match preview: Estoril vs Braga
Estoril and Braga will face off at the António Coimbra da Mota Stadium in a match from the 30th round of the Primeira Liga. The previous encounter between these teams in this competition ended in a 2-2 draw on 06-12-2024. Historic matchups at this venue favour the visiting team, as Braga has won 2 of the last 3 matches played here, with their last victory in a league match at this stadium being on 13-04-2024, when they edged past Estoril 0-1, courtesy of Álvaro Djaló’s goal. The home advantage may play a crucial role, as Braga has shown varying performances when playing at home versus away.
Team analysis: Estoril
The home team, Estoril, currently occupies 9th position with 39 points from 10 wins, 9 draws, and 10 losses. In their penultimate match, they secured a 3-0 victory against AVS. However, they suffered a 3-0 defeat away to Famalicão in their latest outing. This team tends to maintain similar form whether at home or away, as evidenced by their last 30 matches which yielded 4 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses as visitors; contrasted with 6 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses in front of their own fans. Over their last 10 home matches in the league, Estoril has amassed 18 points from a possible 30 with 5 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses. Interestingly, most frequent halftime results at home have been 0-0, as seen in 6 of their 14 matches. Their defensive record has left much to be desired, having conceded goals in 9 of their last 10 matches. Nonetheless, their attack remains robust, scoring in 9 of those encounters. Estoril faced substantial difficulties as they were recently thrashed 3-0 by Famalicão, having previously won comfortably against AVS (0-3). This recent victory marked their only success in the last 5 matches. They now look to host Sporting Braga, a team in contention for 3rd place alongside FC Porto, making this match crucial. Estoril knows a victory here could propel them to 8th place should Casa Pia fail to win.
Team analysis: Braga
The visiting team, Braga, is currently positioned 3rd, having accumulated 57 points after 18 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses. In their last match, they played out a draw against Sporting CP (1-1) before bouncing back with a resounding 4-1 victory against AVS at home. Braga has proven to be much stronger on their home turf, with their recent 30 matches yielding 7 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses as visitors; compared to an impressive record of 11 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses at home. In their last 10 away league fixtures, they have secured 23 points from a possible 30, illustrated by 7 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. Notably, the typical halftime score tends to be 0-0 (7 out of 14 away matches). Their attack has been consistent, finding the net in 9 of their last 10 league games. Of the 29 games played this season, Braga has only had one turnaround in their favour when conceding the first goal during 7 matches. In the last 14 away matches in the league, Braga has notably notched 7 of their 18 total goals during the latter stages of games (76-90 minutes), while conceding just 3 of their 8 goals early on (0-15 minutes).
Braga remains firm in their 3rd place and recently demonstrated their strength with a dominant 4-1 win over AVS. This victory came after they had drawn at Alvalade, showing they are in excellent form compared to earlier in the season. Currently, Braga is a challenging opponent to overcome, as demonstrated in their previous match at the Sporting ground. As of now, they are the second best away team, having accumulated 30 points, trailing only Sporting’s 34.
The best prediction for Estoril vs Braga
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (guess for live bet)
Over 1.5 goals (guess for live, double or triple bet)
Both teams to score (risky guess)
Do both teams score? Yes
