Gil Vicente vs Braga Prediction: Os Arsenalistas Confidence And Unfazed

Gil Vicente will welcome Braga to the Estádio Cidade de Barcelos in the fourth round of the Primeira Liga. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Gil Vicente

Tozé Marreco didn't give a good account of himself in his first competitive match in charge nor his credentials as a manager that can be relied upon to lead Gil Vicente to greener pastures this season, losing 3-0 against powerhouse FC Porto on the road.

However, to everyone’s surprise, fans and analysts alike, that defeat became motivation for what lay ahead. A 4-2 thrashing of AVS Futebol SAD at the Estádio Cidade de Barcelos was followed by a goalless draw away at Estoril Praia, extending their unbeaten run in the league to two matches.

With 4 points accumulated from three matches, Gil Vicente occupies ninth place in the Primeira Liga and is level on points with tenth-placed AVS Futebol SAD. They are three points adrift of their opponents in this impending encounter. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Andrew; Ze Carlos, Buatu-Mananga, Fernandes, Cruz; Fujimoto, Gbane, Dominguez; Toure, Aguirre, Correia

Braga

Braga confronted a stubborn Rapid Wien in the second leg of the Europa League playoffs on Thursday. Os Arsenalistas were trailing behind by two goals under the glimmering lights of the Allianz Stadion but managed to pull off a comeback with goals from Amine El Ouazzani and Ricardo Horta concluding the day with a nail-biting 2-2 draw. A 4-3 aggregate success ultimately saw Os Arsenalistas qualify for the league phase.

Carlos Carvalhal's men have now avoided defeat in their last nine competitive matches (W6, D3) and still have fighting spirit to extend that run. Their latest league match witnessed them play host to Moreirense at the Estádio Municipal de Braga, and it was business as usual as they rained on Paulo Alves' parade by gifting him his first loss of the season in a 3-1 triumph. 

With 7 points accumulated from three matches, Braga occupies fourth place in the Primeira Liga standings and is level on points with fifth-placed and sixth-placed Benfica and Moreirense, respectively.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Matheus; Gomez, Arrey-Mbi, Bambu, Marin; Zalazar, Carvalho, Horta; Martinez, Jaen, Horta

Match Facts

• Gil Vicente are winless in their last four matches against Braga.
• Braga have won six of their last nine competitive matches.
• Gil Vicente averages 1.2 goals per game when playing at home, and Braga averages 2 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 30 meetings, Gil Vicente has won 5 times, Braga has won 17 times, and there have been 8 draws, with the goal difference being 48-27 in favor of Braga.

Expert Betting Tips

Gil Vicente has made a decent start to the current season. However, it's still to be seen whether that will be enough motivation to avoid defeat in this fixture. Gilistas have won just one of their last 14 matches (L9, D4) and could likely struggle here.

Braga are riding a wave of momentum, unbeaten in their last nine competitive matches (W6, D3). It's safe to say they'll be at their peak to maintain their unbeaten run, and a comfortable win is undeniably on the cards. Therefore, support them in the full-time market to secure maximum points.

• W2 for 1.71
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.75
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.70