Braga vs Portimonense SC Prediction: Os Arsenalistas Can Be Very Intimidating At The Estádio Municipal de Braga

Braga will welcome Portimonense SC to the Estádio Municipal de Braga in the tenth round of the Primeira Liga.

Having failed to win any of their last ten away matches in this fixture, Portimonense SC will know that securing their second win on the bounce will be an arduous task against a side that has maintained overt superiority over them.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Braga

Form: DWWWL

Braga dropped crucial points over the weekend in their match against Gil Vicente on the road after playing out a thrilling 3-3 draw despite being at a numerical disadvantage. Instead of redeeming themselves in the Taca da Liga against Casa Pia at home four days later, they found themselves being held to a 1-1 draw, putting them in second place with a point, albeit with a game in hand.

Os Arsenalistas have gone winless in three matches across all competitions, and those are not results Artur Jorge has been proud of for a side supposedly aiming for glory this season. However, amidst the tale of disappointments, Artur Jorge's side can draw motivation to return to track by counting on their away form, which has seen them suffer a solitary defeat alongside three wins and a draw.

With 17 points collected from nine matches played so far, Braga sits fifth in the Primeira Liga standings, two points ahead of sixth-placed Boavista and two points behind a top-four finish.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Lima; Mendes, Fonte, Saatci, Borja; Al-Musrati, Zalazar; R Horta, Bruma, Djalo; Banza

Portimonense

Form: WLWLW

Portimonense managed to rebound with a 1-0 triumph over Estoril Praia at home after bowing to a 1-0 defeat away from home against ten-man FC Porto. However, it's safe to say that their recent win was fueled by a 4-1 win against ten-man SC Covilhã in the third round of the Taca de Portugal.

While their three-match unbeaten run when playing away in the Primeira Liga was put to an end by the aforementioned defeat to FC Porto, it seems as though Portimonense won't be getting back on track in this clash as they have lost five consecutive matches, and they'll need more than just a stroke of luck to pull off an upset.

With 11 points collected from nine matches played so far, Portimonense sits tenth in the Primeira Liga standings, level on points with ninth-placed Estrela Amadora and three points behind seventh-placed Moreirense.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Silvestre; Pedrao, Alemao, Relvas; Marques, Carlinhos, Clemente, Costa; Jasper, Rildo, Varela

Match Facts

• Braga are currently on a four-match winning streak when playing against Portimonense.
• Portimonense SC have yet to win any of their last ten away matches in this fixture.
• Braga averages 2 goals per game when playing at home, and Portimonense SC averages 1.2 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 20 meetings, Braga have won 15 times, Portimonense SC have won 1 time, and there have been 4 draws, with the goal difference being 40-16 in favor of Braga.

Expert Betting Tips

Braga can now breathe a sigh of relief, as their chances of getting back on track are about to materialize. Arsenalistas are currently on a ten-match unbeaten run when playing at home against Portimonense, not to mention an eighteen-match unbeaten run, and there's little doubt about their triumph in this one.

As such, we see Braga picking up maximum points and picking them up in the full-time market, combined with the total of over 2.5 goals that should surface.

• W1 & TO 2.5 for 1.64
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.88
• Half-time Result - Braga for 1.66