FC Vizela vs Braga Prediction: Os Arsenalistas Should Not Underestimate Their Opponents

FC Vizela will welcome Braga to the Estádio do Vizela in the 13th round of the Primeira Liga.

Os Arsenalistas have won six of their last seven matches against FC Vizela, and with confidence, they'll fancy their chances of putting on board a seventh win.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

FC Vizela

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Vizela were denied the opportunity to put on board a third three-point haul of the season when they squandered a one-goal lead to lose 2-1 against Chaves at the Estádio Municipal Eng. Manuel Branco Teixeira. This follows a hard-fought 2-1 triumph over Estrela Amadora in the fourth round of the Taça de Portugal.

Vizelenses have not had the best of starts this season as they find themselves embroiled in a relegation battle in the early going, mainly due to their six losses in twelve league matches, although their prospects of distancing themselves from the relegation zone are high. Their performance at home has left much to be desired, with one win in six matches alongside three losses and two draws. However, finding the back of the net in four of those matches has seen their fighting spirit shine bright.

With 10 points collected from 12 matches, Vizela occupy 17th place in the Primeira Liga standings, mired in the relegation zone, and are level on points with three teams above them.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Buntic; Silva, Pereira, Anderson, Escoval; Nascimento, Ortiz, Samu; Moreira, Essende, Lacava

Braga

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After their hard-fought 1-1 draw against Union Berlin at home in the penultimate Champions League group stage fixture to keep their last 16 hopes alive, Braga followed that with a comfortable 3-1 league win over Estoril Praia at home, making it eight wins out of twelve.

Besides a three-match winning streak in the league, Os Arsenalistas' performance has been nothing short of impressive, going unbeaten in seven matches (W6 D1 L0) and currently on a three-match unbeaten run when playing away (W2 D1 L0).

With 26 points collected from 12 matches played, Braga sits fourth in the Primeira Liga standings, four points ahead of fifth-placed Vitoria de Guimaraes and three points behind second-placed Benfica.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Matheus; Gomez, Fonte, Saatci, Borja; Moutinho, Carvalho; Djalo, Pizzi, Horta; Banza

Match Facts

• FC Vizela have won one of their ten home matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Braga have only lost one of their last five games against FC Vizela.
• FC Vizela averages 1 goal per game when playing at home, and Braga averages 2.67 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

 In the last 7 meetings, FC Vizela have won 1 times, Braga have won 6 times, and there have been 0 draws, with the goal difference being 19-6 in favor of Braga.

Expert Betting Tips

Despite occupying fourth place in the Primeira Liga, Braga are in pole position to instill pressure on the top three sides in the league standings, and a win here will be welcomed with both hands, although their opponents are not one to be underestimated.

With FC Vizela looking to escape the relegation zone by opting for a favorable outcome in front of their fans, there's no doubt that their name will be on the scoreboard in this one; however, that won't be enough to avoid defeat against the league's top scorers. As such, we anticipate to see goals at both ends of the pitch which should surface.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.71
• W2 for 1.62
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.66