Braga vs FC Porto Prediction: Both Sides Aiming For European Glory

Braga will welcome FC Porto to the Estádio Municipal de Braga in the 34th round of the Primeira Liga. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Braga

Form: WWLWW

Rest assured, Braga will conclude the season inside the top four for the seventh consecutive season. Os Arcebispos have had an impressive run this season, although they'll be disappointed not to have clinched a single trophy. In their most recent match against Vitoria de Guimaraes away from home, they managed to secure a narrow 3-2 victory away from home.

In light of this result, Os Arcebispos extended their winning run in the league to two matches. They come into this match with a solitary defeat to their name in the last five matches played.

With 68 points accumulated from 33 matches, Braga sits in fourth place in the Primeira Liga standings and has maintained a significant eight-point cushion over fifth-placed Vitoria de Guimaraes.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Lima, Gomez, Fonte, Niakate, Borja; Moutinho, Zalazar; Horta, Pizzi, Bruma; Ruiz

FC Porto

Form: WWDWD

FC Porto were nearly headed for a convincing defeat last time out against ten-man Boavista, which could have hampered their chances of a third-place finish this season. Trailing behind by Bruno Lourenço in the hour mark, late efforts from José Pedro and Mehdi Taremi saw them clinch a narrow 2-1 victory. 

The Dragões are currently on a two-match winning streak in the league and, most importantly, have avoided defeat in their last five matches (W3, D2).

With 69 points accumulated from 33 matches, FC Porto sits in third place in the Primeira Liga standings and is ten points adrift of second-placed Benfica.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Costa; Sanchez, Otavio, Cardoso, Wendell; Gonzalez, Varela; Pepe, Galeno, Namaso; Evanilson

Match Facts

• Braga have won six of their last nine home matches in the Primeira Liga.
• FC Porto have lost two of their last twelve matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Braga averages 2.06 goals per game when playing at home, and FC Porto averages 1.69 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 55 meetings, Braga have won 11 times, FC Porto have won 31 times, and there have been 13 draws, with the goal difference being 92-48 in favor of FC Porto.

Expert Betting Tips

FC Porto have not been at their best this season, as they'll get to conclude the season outside the top two, something that has not happened in the last eight years. A third-place finish is also not a guarantee, as they trail their opponents in this impending encounter by a single point.

Both sides have secured European football for next season; however, a top-three finish and a Europa League spot are up for grabs, and neither side will have their guard down in this match in search of European glory. On paper, the away side has fared better despite some slight hiccups along the way, and as such, we anticipate them to cruise to a hard-fought victory by supporting them in the full-time market.

• Full-time Result - FC Porto for 2.08
• Corners - Under 9.5 for 2.10
• Total - Over 3 for 1.85