Braga vs Chaves Prediction: Os Arcebispos Won't Lose Sight Of The Ball

Braga will welcome relegation-threatened Chaves to the Estádio Municipal de Braga in the 19th round of the Primeira Liga.

Os Arcebispos will be seeking to build up on their 2-1 league win over Famalicao last time out to strengthen their position in the Primeira Liga standings and keep their European football aspirations for next season alive.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Braga

Form: WLDWL

It goes without saying that Braga did face a hurdle in their quest for a victory against Estoril Praia in the Taca da Liga final on a Saturday night at Leira, where it took penalties (5-4) after playing out a 1-1 draw in regular time to witness them run out victors and clinch their first major silverware of the season. This was their first Taça da Liga silverware since the 2019–20 season and their third in the trophy cabinet.

In their latest league match against ten-man Famalicao away from home, Braga were able to record a narrow 2-1 victory to secure maximum points, halting a two-match winless run against FC Porto (2-0) and Vitoria de Guimaraes (1-1). At home, they are currently on a two-match winless run (L1 D1), having been on a four-match winning streak, and have maintained an average form with four wins in their last eight games. Benefiting from the comforts of playing at home, this match should result in a routine victory for them.

With 36 points accumulated in 18 matches, Braga sit in fourth place in the Primeira Liga standings, level on points with fifth-placed Vitoria de Guimaraes.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

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

Chaves

Form: DLDLL

Despite finishing in seventh place last season, seven points behind a European football spot, one might have expected Chaves to harbor similar aspirations this season, only with larger goals in mind. However, that hasn't been the case, as they find themselves bearing the tag of likely contenders to be demoted to the second-tier league.

In their latest match against Rio Ave at home, they managed to salvage a point in a goalless draw, although this extended their winless run in the league to six matches (L4 D2). On the road, they are currently on a five-match winless run (L4 D1), and their most recent 2-2 draw against Famalicao halted a four-match losing streak since a 2-0 triumph over FC Arouca on October 1st, 2023. Little can be expected from them in this upcoming encounter.

With 12 points accumulated in 18 matches, Chaves occupy the 18th spot in the Primeira Liga standings within the relegation zone and are five points adrift of safety.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Nogueira; Cruz, Vitoria, Pius; Correia, Nwakali, Fernandes, Guzzo; Hernandez, Jo, Ribeiro

Match Facts

• Braga are currently on a three-match winning streak across all competitions.
• Chaves have won one of their last ten matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Braga averages 2.25 goals per game when playing at home, and Chaves averages 0.67 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the past 11 encounters, Braga secured victory nine times, with one draw, while Chaves emerged victorious one time. The goal difference stands at 17-6 in favor of Braga.

Expert Betting Tips

Braga hold a superior record over their opponents in this upcoming encounter, and that's why they bear the favorites tag. On the contrary, Chaves hasn't put on an impressive show this season, especially with their lackluster away performances and it won't come as a surprise if they were to suffer a convincing defeat in this one.

Therefore, we expect Artur Jorge's men to cruise to a comfortable win at home by backing them up in the full-time market, combined with the total of over 2.5 goals that should surface.

• W1 & TO 2.5 for 1.69
• Anytime Goalscorer - Ricardo Horta for 1.95
• Corners - Over 10 for 1.83