Braga vs Estrela Amadora Prediction: Goal Scoring Machine Banza Will Come Through For Os Arcebispos

Braga will welcome Estrela Amadora to the Estádio Municipal de Braga in the 24th round of the Primeira Liga.

Os Arcebispos enter this match brimming with confidence following their 4-0 win over Boavista on the road and will be hoping to extend their winning streak in the league to three matches against a side they defeated 4-2 in the reverse fixture. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Braga

Form: WWLWD

Four days after being knocked out of the Europa League, where they succumbed to a 6-5 aggregate defeat to Qarabag, Braga turned their attention to the Primeira Liga, where they completely annihilated Boavista 4-0 away from home to reignite their confidence. 

In light of that result, Os Arcebispos have now extended their winning streak in the league to two matches and, most importantly, have suffered a solitary defeat in their last six matches (W4 D1). Having avoided defeat in their last four home matches (W2 D2), Os Arcebispos will be hoping to extend that run to five matches. Additionally, they have lost two of their last eleven matches at the Estádio Municipal de Braga (W6 D3), indicating they prove to be formidable opponents in this impending encounter. 

With 46 points accumulated in 23 matches played, Braga sits in fourth place in the Primeira Liga standings, five points ahead of fifth-placed Vitoria de Guimaraes and three points behind third-placed FC Porto.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Matheus; Gomez, Oliveira, Fonte, Borja; Carvalho, Zalazar; Fernandes, Ruiz, R Horta; Banza

Estrela Amadora

Form: DLWLL

Estrela Amadora has faced a tough stretch, grappling with inconsistency as they battle to avoid relegation. This is not how Sérgio Vieira envisioned things would turn out for his team in their first Primeira Liga appearance in 15 years. The bar was not set high as expectations were modest, aiming to clear away from a relegation battle. 

In their most recent round in the league, they salvaged a point against Chaves in a 1-1 draw at home, an outcome that was quite disappointing considering they were favorites to secure maximum points in front of their fans. This extended their winless run to two matches (L1 and D1), and they will seek to bounce back. Away from home, the Tricolours are currently on a three-match losing streak; additionally, they are winless in their last seven matches (L4 D3), indicating little can be expected from them in this one. 

With 22 points accumulated in 23 matches played, Estrela Amadora occupy the 13th spot in the Primeira Liga standings, 16th placed Portimonense SC in the relegation play-offs, and four points behind eighth-placed Famalicao.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Brigido; Lima, Mendes, Gaspar; Santos, Oakley-Boothe, Cordeiro, Bucca; Varela, Tavares; Jaba

Match Facts

• Braga have kept one clean sheet in their last eleven home matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Estrela Amadora has failed to score in their last three consecutive away matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Braga averages 2 goals per game when playing at home, and Estrela Amadora averages 0.73 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

This marks the second encounter in the Primeira Liga between these two teams, with Braga securing a 4-2 victory away from home in the reverse fixture. 

Expert Betting Tips

Braga enters this match aiming for maximum points to solidify their position in the standings. Having won 4-0 against Boavista last time out, Os Arcebispos will want to build up on that momentum to secure their third straight win in the league.

Given that Simon Banza has found the net in the past four matches, including two home fixtures, we anticipate the 27-year-old getting his name on the scoresheet by backing him up in the anytime goalscorer market.

• Anytime Goalscorer - Simon Banza for 1.90
• Home To Score In Both Halves - Yes for 1.98
• W1 & TO 2.5 for 1.89