Braga vs Casa Pia Prediction: The Home Team Can Live Up To Expectations

Braga will welcome Casa Pia to the Estádio Municipal de Braga in the 16th round of the Primeira Liga. Braga is in fourth place in the league standings and has maintained a one-point cushion over fifth-placed Santa Clara, while Casa Pia is in seventh place and three points behind sixth-placed Vitoria Guimarães.

Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between Braga vs. Casa Pia, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: WDDWL

Braga managed to rise from the ashes following a comfortable 2-0 away victory against Santa Clara on Sunday. This was consolation for their 3-3 draw against Famalicao last time out.

Os Arsenalistas are unbeaten in their last four matches in the Primeira Liga (W2, D2) since a 4-2 home thrashing at the hands of Sporting CP on November 10th. They'll be aiming to maintain that unbeaten run by recording a favorable outcome here at home. A look at their home performances this season has seen Carlos Carvalhal's men record three wins, three draws, and two losses, and it's safe to say that their form has been average at best.

In the previous campaign, the home team won both of their matches against Casa Pia, 3-1 away and 4-3 at home. It's without a shadow of a doubt they'll be aiming to make it three wins in a row and solidify their top-four position in the league standings.

Formation: 3-4-3
Hornicek; Ferreira, Bambu, Niakate; Fernandes, Zalazar, Carvalho, Ribeiro; Horta, El Ouazzani, Bruma

Form: WWDLD

Casa Pia has had no luck when playing against Braga and heads into this match seeking to end a five-match winless run.

At the moment, that feat can be achievable as they have been unstoppable in the Primeira Liga lately, maintaining a three-match unbeaten run, recording two wins and a solitary draw. Additionally, they've lost just one of their last seven league games (W3, D3).In their most recent match, they beat FC Arouca 3-1 at home to make it two wins on the trot.

With heightened confidence, they'll aim to secure their third consecutive league victory for the first time since October 2022. However, that will be easier said than done considering their poor form on the road this season compared to their impressive display at home. Os Gansos were on a four-match winless run (D2, L2) before their recent triumph over Estoril Praia and could find themselves on the receiving end of an unfavorable outcome here.

Formation: 3-4-3

Sequeira; Goulart, Tchamba, Fonte; Larrazabal, Segovia, Kraev, Lelo; Livolant, Cassiano, Moreira

• Braga is currently on a two-match unbeaten run when playing at home in the Primeira Liga.
• Casa has won two of their last seven away matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Braga has recorded four consecutive wins when playing against Casa Pia.
• Four of Casa Pia's last six matches in the Primeira Liga have seen over 2.5 goals scored.

In the last 6 meetings, Braga has won five times, Casa Pia has won 1 time, and there have been 0 draws.

Casa Pia has performed much better than Braga in the previous five matches and will want to use this as motivation to secure a favorable outcome. However, the way I see it, they'll have to move mountains to secure just a single point. Having won just one of their last six encounters, Braga, it's very clear where the maximum points will be heading in this clash.

Let's face the facts: Braga boasts a superior squad at their disposal, and given that they have been dominant in this fixture, there's no other outcome than a comfortable win for them. This is why I'm putting my trust in them by backing them in the full-time market combined with over 1.5 goals.

• W1 & TO 1.5 for 1.68
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.06
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.80