FC Arouca vs Braga Prediction: Os Arsenalistas Are The Better Side On Paper

FC Arouca will welcome Braga to the Estádio Municipal de Arouca in the eleventh round of the Primeira Liga. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

FC Arouca

Form: LLLLL

Anchored to the bottom of the table, Arouca find themselves engulfed in the relegation zone and are forced to fight for survival in the early days of the season, and it's safe to say that they've endured a horrendous season for a side that concluded last season in fifth place to qualify for European football. Only two points could prove pivotal to their survival at this stage; however, that will be too much of an ask for a side that has failed to put points on board, suffering six consecutive losses in the league while going without a goal in five of those matches.

A recent visit to the Estádio de São Luís to face off with newly promoted Farense witnessed them succumb to an early 2-0 defeat, with both goals coming in from the first half in the form of penalties. This stretched their winless run in the Primeira Liga to nine matches (L6 D3), and Daniel Ramos will be stressing the need for an improved display from now on.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

I. De Arruabarrena; B. Milovanov, R. Fernandes, F. Montero, Weverson; T. Esgaio, O. Busquets, M. Sylla; A. Trezza, Cristo González, Jason

Braga

Form: LLLLL

Anchored to the bottom of the table, Arouca find themselves engulfed in the relegation zone and are forced to fight for survival in the early days of the season, and it's safe to say that they've endured a horrendous season for a side that concluded last season in fifth place to qualify for European football. Only two points could prove pivotal to their survival at this stage; however, that will be too much of an ask for a side that has failed to put points on board, suffering six consecutive losses in the league while going without a goal in five of those matches.

A recent visit to the Estádio de São Luís to face off with newly promoted Farense witnessed them succumb to an early 2-0 defeat, with both goals coming in from the first half in the form of penalties. This stretched their winless run in the Primeira Liga to nine matches (L6 D3), and Daniel Ramos will be stressing the need for an improved display from now on.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

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

Match Facts

• FC Arouca have won two of their thirteen matches across all competitions.
• Braga have won three of their five away matches in the Primeira Liga.
• FC Arouca averages 1 goal per game when playing at home, and Braga averages 3 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 16 meetings, FC Arouca have won 1 time, Braga have won 11 times, and there have been 4 draws, with the goal difference being 35-7 in favor of Braga.

Expert Betting Tips

FC Arouca have hit rock bottom this season as their poor form in the league has them marked for another convincing defeat despite having home advantage at their disposal. Arouca are winless in their last eleven matches of this fixture, suffering eight losses and three draws.

Braga are favorites with bookmakers to pick up all three points, and as such, a convincing win for Os Arsenalistas combined with a total of over 2.5 goals should surface, as this has been the case in four of their last six matches in this fixture.

• W2 & TO 2.5 for 2.26
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.69
• Corners - Over 9 for 1.83