Maritimo vs Braga Prediction: Os Arsenalistas To Fire Their Way To A Comfortable Win

Braga will try to extend their winning streak to two games when they make the trip to Estádio do Marítimo to play Maritimo on the 20th matchday of the Primeira Liga.

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

Maritimo

Form: LLWLW

Os Verde-Rubros began 2023 on a high note, recording a stunning 1:0 victory over Sporting CP at home three weeks after their devastating 5:0 loss to them on the third matchday of the Taca de Liga.

However, down the line, they have failed to deliver an impressive performance in their matches, with their most recent Primeira Liga match against Chaves on the road ending in a 2:1 defeat, extending their losing streak to two matches and indicating that they have taken a blip in form.

Os Verde-Rubros responded to a wake-up call in a positive manner after going on a four-game losing skid at home to record a four-game unbeaten run, recording two draws and two victories, until being brought back to reality by an FC Porto team on the rise, who handed them a 2:0 loss to put a stop to that run.

They are currently in the relegation zone, sitting in 17th place with 13 points, and are seven points away from safety. With plenty of time left, there's still a chance they could avoid being demoted to the second tier if they can manage to stay consistent in their play.

Team News

Maritimo will be without the services of Diogo Mendes and Geny Catamo who are out injured, while Rafael Brito and Percy Liza won't be available for this match.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

Makaridze; Winck, Junior, Santos, China; Xadas, Afonso, Soares, Beltrame; Pereira, Riascos

Braga

Form: WLWWW

Os Arsenalistas come into this game off a victory over Benfica in the quarterfinals of the Taca de Portugal, where they were at an advantage after the opposing team was reduced to 10-men in the 31st minute of the first half, but they were only able to settle for a 1:1 draw on regular time before going on to eliminate their threat on penalties by winning 5:4.

Prior to that, they won 4:1 at home against Taca de Portugal title contenders Famalicao, with an own goal in the first 22 minutes paving the way for three more goals in the second half, with Bruma bidding his time carefully to wait for the right moment to score a brace in the waning moments of the game.

Due to their great on-field performances thus far, Artur Jorge's men have undoubtedly been pretty steady this season, with only one loss in their last seven games and six victories, which saw 18 points accrued.

They currently have 43 points, which puts them in third place. They are three points out of second place, so it will be crucial to earn all three points in this game if they truly have their sights set on a second-place finish.

Team News

Braga have no injury concerns other than regular Jean-Baptiste Gorby, who is still on the injury list after suffering a muscle problem two months ago.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Lima; Gomez, Oliveira, Tormena, Sequeira; Racic, Al-Musrati; Medeiros, A Horta, Bruma; Ruiz

Match Facts

• Maritimo are currently on a two-match losing streak in the Primeira Liga.
• Braga have scored in nine of their 10 away matches in the Primeira Liga.
• In meetings between Maritimo and Braga, the average number of goals scored between them is 2.4.
• When playing at home, Maritimo scores on average 0.81 goals per game, and Braga scores on average 1.61 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 46 meetings, Maritimo has won 13 times, Braga has won 23 times, and there have been 10 draws with a goal difference of 66-49 in favor of Braga.

Expert Betting Tips

Braga are still working toward taking over first place, and although their loss to Sporting CP stopped their progress in doing so, it appears they have picked up where they left off. Their chances of coming away from this match with a resounding victory seem to be high.

Maritimo will undoubtedly have a lot on their plate to avoid another disappointing result as they try to resume their winning ways, but looking at the opposition they get to face will serve as a hurdle as they bowed out to a heavy 5:0 defeat against them in their reverse fixture, and honestly, nothing much can be expected from them here.

Given that Braga has won five of their last seven matches against Maritimo, a convincing victory for them is anticipated here. As a result, we believe they will win this game easily and will earn all three points after the full-time whistle.

• W2 for 1.62
• Goals - Under 2.5 for 1.95
• Corners - Under 9 for 2.40