Arouca are set to take on Braga in the Primeira Liga on Sunday, 3 November in a match that will have implications at both ends of the league table.
The hosts are currently just one point clear of the relegation zone and a defeat here could see them slip into the bottom three if other results go against them.
Braga, meanwhile, are looking to move into the top four this weekend. A win here could do the trick providing Santa Clara drop points.
As part of our latest round of Primeira Liga betting tips, here is our Arouca vs Braga prediction.
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Arouca vs Braga prediction: The visitors to get the win
Key stats
- Braga have lost just one away match in the league this season.
- Arouca have won just one of their last six league matches.
- Arouca have scored at least once in four of their last five matches while Braga have scored in eight of their last nine
Correct score prediction: Arouca 1-2 Braga
Braga should have too much quality for Arouca on Sunday, particularly as the hosts are currently in the midst of a poor run of form that has seen them win just one of their last six. They are usually good for a goal at home, though, so we don't anticipate Braga running away with the match.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Braga start as favourite
- HOME: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Arouca vs Braga odds illustrate the gulf between the two teams with Arouca the firm outsiders despite playing at home. Ladbrokes have given the hosts just a 22.7% chance of winning the match with a draw seen as a more likely result at 27/10. Meanwhile, Braga have been given a 57.1% chance of coming out on top.
Check out our betting tips today page for more predictions over the next 24 hours.
Most recent H2Hs: Braga out for revenge
The most recent clash between these two teams saw Arouca pull off one of the most shocking results of the 23/24 season as they ran out as 3-0 winners in an away match at Braga. Prior to that, however, this is a fixture that has frequently gone the way of Braga with the previous six matches all being won by the Archbishops.
Portugal Primeira Liga 06/04/24
Braga
Arouca
Portugal Primeira Liga 12/11/23
Arouca
Braga
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/02/23
Braga
Arouca
Portugal Primeira Liga 28/08/22
Arouca
Braga
Europe Friendlies 12/07/22
Braga
Arouca
Arouca preview: A broken spine
Arouca's poor form in recent weeks can be forgiven somewhat when you consider that the spine of their team has been wiped out by injuries. None of their key players are set to return here with Kouassi Eboue, Nino Galovic and Quaresma Correia the headline absentees.
Predicted lineup: Mantl (GK), Esgaio, Popovic, Fontan, Dante,Fukui, Simao,Jason, Sylla, Rodrigues, Araujo
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/05/25
D
Gil Vicente
1
Arouca
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 04/05/25
D
Casa Pia
0
Arouca
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 26/04/25
L
Santa Clara
2
Arouca
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/04/25
W
Estrela
0
Arouca
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 13/04/25
D
Benfica
2
Arouca
2
Braga preview: Still searching for consistency
This season has been very stop-start for Braga so far in terms of form and every time it has appeared they have got their act together they have suffered a shock defeat. They come into this one on the back of two wins so their fans will be nervous about hitting another bump in the road.
Predicted lineup: Lima (GK), Oliveira, Ferreira, Marin, Ribeiro, Horta, Carvalho, Bruma, Horta, Fernandes, Gharbi
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/05/25
L
Casa Pia
2
Braga
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 03/05/25
D
Santa Clara
1
Braga
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 25/04/25
D
Famalicao
1
Braga
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/04/25
W
Estoril
0
Braga
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 13/04/25
W
AVS
1
Braga
4
Player to watch: Amine El Ouazzani
This could be a match that is decided by the quality that both teams have off the bench in the second half and in that regard, Braga are certainly much stronger. Their super sub this season has been Amine El Ouazzani who has netted three times in the league so far this season. If his form continues, he will be pushing for a regular starting role very soon.