Braga and Moreirense are scheduled to meet on Sunday, 25 August, in the final game of the third Primeira Liga round.
With both teams entering this match in good forms, who will get the three points here? Read our Braga vs Moreirense prediction and preview, but also our other Portugal League predictions.
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Braga vs Moreirense predictions: A close duel and a narrow win for the hosts
Key stats
- Braga have won three games in a row in all competitions.
- Moreirense have gone over 2.5 total goals in their last three games in a row.
- Two of previous three Braga's matches have gone over 2.5 total goals.
Correct score prediction: Braga 2-1 Moreirense
With Braga dominating their recent H2H with Moreirense, hosting the game, and being in good form, we can see them winning the match, but it should be close given that Moreirense are in good form at the moment.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Braga the more likely winners
- HOME: 1/4 (1.25) – 80.00%
- DRAW: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.40%
- AWAY: 10/1 (11.00) – 9.10%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It is obvious from these Braga vs Moreirense odds that the bookies see the hosts as the expected winners, which is hardly a surprise since Braga are one of the better teams in the league.
That being said, Moreirense have started the new season in Primeira Liga with a couple of wins, but Braga are undefeated in seven games since the season started, including Europe and domestic league.
In any case, if you're looking for more of our reliable predictions, check out these betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Braga the better team lately
Braga have defeated Moreirense four times in the past five matches, although they lost their most recent friendly game a month ago. Meanwhile, Braga also have a convincing advantage when it comes to their overall H2H record against Moreirense: 20-6-5.
World Club Friendlies 10/07/24
Braga
Moreirense
Portugal Primeira Liga 04/02/24
Braga
Moreirense
Portugal Primeira Liga 09/09/23
Moreirense
Braga
Portugal Cup 10/11/22
Braga
Moreirense
Portugal Primeira Liga 30/01/22
Braga
Moreirense
Braga preview: Looking to extend their good run
Since they've started the new season, Braga have been without a loss in seven matches in a row, including two in the league and four in the Europa League qualifiers. Their latest win over Rapid Wien at home puts them in a solid position to reach the group stages, so their focus will likely be on the second leg of this tie that's coming up this Thursday, but they will certainly give their best against Moreirense too.
Meanwhile, Paulo Oliveira and Sikou Niakate remain out with injuries, while Bruma is doubtful after getting injured against Rapid.
Predicted lineup: Matheus (GK), Gomez, Arrey-Mbi, Bambu, Marin, Fernandes, Zalazar, Carvalho, Horta, El Ouazzani & Martinez
Portugal Primeira Liga 20/09/24
W
Nacional
0
Braga
3
Portugal Primeira Liga 15/09/24
L
Guimaraes
2
Braga
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 01/09/24
D
Gil Vicente
0
Braga
0
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 29/08/24
D
Rapid Vienna
2
Braga
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 25/08/24
W
Moreirense
1
Braga
3
Moreirense preview: Can they win third game in a row in the league?
After finishing last season in sixth place in the Primeira Liga standings, Moreirense are certainly among the favourites to battle for a spot in Europe this time around and to their credit, they've started the season with two wins, over Famalicao and Arouca. Their next match against Braga will be their toughest test yet, but they're in good form and have reasons to feel optimistic about this game.
When it comes to team news, Hernani Infande is out with an injury, while Alan and Madson de Souza Silva are doubtful.
Predicted lineup: Kewin (GK), Pinto, Marcelo, Maracas, Frimpong, Ofori, Ismael, Silva, Alan, Antonisse & Asue
Portugal Primeira Liga 21/09/24
D
Famalicao
0
Moreirense
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 14/09/24
L
Casa Pia
3
Moreirense
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 30/08/24
D
Benfica
1
Moreirense
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 25/08/24
L
Braga
3
Moreirense
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 18/08/24
W
Arouca
1
Moreirense
3
Player to watch: Amine El Ouazzani
The young Moroccan winger has so far proved to be a worthy signing for Braga, contributing three goals in the league and the Europa League combined, so he's our player to watch in this match too.
Can El Ouazzani score first?
Two of the three goals scored by the Moroccan this season were the first goals in those respective matches. Will we see more of the same against Moreirense?
