All eyes will be on Jose Alvalade Stadium as two of the top 4 teams in the Portuguese Primeira Liga contend with each other for three valuable points on Monday, 7 April 2025.
View our free Sporting Lisbon vs Braga predictions below.
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Sporting Lisbon vs Braga predictions: Goals expected to flow
Key stats
- At least five goals were scored in five of the last seven encounters between these teams.
- Braga suffered eight defeats in their last nine trips to this stadium.
- Sporting Lisbon led at half-time in four of their last six meetings with Braga.
Correct score prediction: Sporting Lisbon 4-2 Braga
Sporting Lisbon won the last two clashes between these teams, scoring nine goals in the process. They have scored at least five goals in each of Braga's last three trips to Jose Alvalade Stadium.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sporting CP are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 11/20 (1.55) – 64.5%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
With their 2-0 victory over Rio Ave a few days ago, Sporting Lisbon extended their winning streak to six games.
Rui Borges' troops are leading the Primeira Liga standings with 65 points from 27 games. They have an 11-1-1 win-draw-loss record at home,
On the other hand, Braga have been one of the best travellers in the Portuguese top flight, winning nine of 13 league games away from home (D2, L2).
The visitors are on a three-game winning run and are fourth in the Primeira Liga.
Ahead of this mouthwatering clash, Sporting Lisbon are the expected winners at 11/20 (1.55). Teams with these odds generally have a 64.5% probability of winning.
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Interestingly, Sporting Lisbon have opened the scoring in seven consecutive games, as well as in seven of their last nine meetings with Braga.
Given that they led at the break in four of the last six clashes between these sides, HT Sporting Lisbon to win has an appealing look at 21/20 (2.05). That one has a 48.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Sporting to complete the sweep?
Braga suffered a 4-2 defeat in the reverse fixture. They have lost their last three trips to Jose Alvalade Stadium by the same 5-0 scoreline.
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/11/24
Braga
Sporting
Portugal Primeira Liga 11/02/24
Sporting
Braga
Portugal League Cup 23/01/24
Braga
Sporting
Portugal Primeira Liga 03/09/23
Braga
Sporting
Portugal Primeira Liga 01/02/23
Sporting
Braga
Sporting Lisbon preview: Eyeing their seventh consecutive victory
The league leaders will look to maintain their grip on top of the standings when they host Braga in Lisbon on Monday night.
However, Sporting will remain without Pedro Goncalves, who has been out with a muscle injury, and cruciate ligament sufferers Daniel Braganca and Nuno Santos.
Predicted lineup: Silva (GK), Inacio, Diomande, Quaresma, Fresneda, Debast, Felicissimo, Reis, Quenda, Trincao & Gyokeres.
Portugal Primeira Liga 12/04/25
W
Santa Clara
0
Sporting
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 07/04/25
D
Braga
1
Sporting
1
Portugal Cup 03/04/25
W
Rio Ave
0
Sporting
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 29/03/25
W
Estrela
0
Sporting
3
Portugal Primeira Liga 15/03/25
W
Famalicao
1
Sporting
3
Braga preview: A clean bill of health
Things are going well for Braga on the injury front, with no players currently sidelined.
Predicted lineup: Hornicek (GK), Gomez, Oliveira, Bambu, Chissumba, Racic, Moutinho, Martinez, Zalazar, Horta & Ouazzani.
Portugal Primeira Liga 13/04/25
W
AVS
1
Braga
4
Portugal Primeira Liga 07/04/25
D
Sporting
1
Braga
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 29/03/25
W
Arouca
1
Braga
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 15/03/25
W
SC Farense
0
Braga
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 08/03/25
W
FC Porto
0
Braga
1
Player to watch: Victor Gyokeres
With 30 goals and six assists in 26 league assignments, Victor Gyokeres is the top scorer in the Portuguese top flight. The Swedish forward has scored in five consecutive matches and will look to extend that streak on Monday night.