Braga will take on Vitoria Guimaraes this weekend as the Primeira Liga returns following the first international break of the season.
While most clubs across Europe were perhaps annoyed by the early disruption, it was a welcome break for Braga who have been playing competitive matches since July due to their participation in the Europa League qualifiers.
Their opponents this weekend, Vitoria Guimaraes, have started the new season fantastically and currently sit in third place behind Porto and Sporting Lisbon.
As part of our latest round of Primeira Liga betting tips, check out our Braga vs Vitoria Guimaraes prediction.
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Braga vs Vitoria Guimaraes prediction: Refreshed hosts to get the win
Key stats
- Braga are yet to lose a game in all competitions this season.
- Vitoria Guimaraes' only loss this season came in an away match.
- Three of Braga's last four matches have seen at least three goals scored.
Correct score prediction: Braga 2-1 Vitoria Guimaraes
This should be a close match between two teams who have started the season in good form. Vitoria are currently one point ahead of Braga in the league table but they have shown frailties on the road which leans us towards the undefeated home side. Braga have scored at least twice in three of their last four matches whereas Vitoria have scored at least once in six of their last seven.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts go in as favourites
- Home: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
- Draw: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- Away: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
Braga have been priced as the narrow favourites for this one but Vitoria's strong start to the season means they aren't quite odds on for victory. Ladbrokes have priced the Braga win at 1/1 while a win for Vitoria Guimaraes has been priced at 14/5. He draw, which wouldn't be a bad result at all for the visitors, has been priced at 12/5.
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Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Braga
Braga should take encouragement from their recent record against Vitoria Guimaraes. They have won three of their last five meetings against Vitoria and have lost just two of the last 15. Vitoria's last victory in an away match against Braga came all the way back in 2017 so they will need to battle against recent demons if they are to come out on top on Sunday.
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Braga preview: A chance for a reset
Braga's season has been ongoing longer than most so the international break will have afforded them time to take a step back and think about their ambitions for the season. With the Europa League league phase starting next week, they have a busy schedule ahead and there is no greater substitute for momentum so picking up a win here feels vital.
Predicted lineup: Matheus (GK), Gomez, Oliveira, Arrey-Mbi, Marin, Zalazar, Horta, Carvalho, Martinez, Horta, Ouzzani
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Gil Vicente
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Rapid Vienna
2
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2
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Moreirense
1
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3
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2
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Boavista
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1
Vitoria Guimaraes preview: Another busy team
If there is one team in Portugal that will have no sympathy for Braga's busy schedule then it is Vitoria Guimaraes. They have also been playing matches since July due to their involvement in the Europa Conference League qualifiers but their busy schedule has allowed them to gain plenty of form and confidence.
Predicted lineup: Varela (GK), Gaspar, Borevkovic, Villanueva, Mendes, Samu, Silva, Handel, Arcanjo, Cesar, Ramirez
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Famalicao
1
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2
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Zrinjski Mostar
0
Guimaraes
4
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Zrinjski Mostar
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3
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Estoril
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Player to watch: Rodrigo Zalazar
Rodrigo Zalazar continues to impress in the middle of the park for Braga this season and the Uruguayan is quickly establishing himself as one of the club's most important players.
From the heart of midfield, Zalazar has already contributed five goals and five assists in all competitions this season and there is a belief in Braga that he is still only just tapping into his potential as an all-action midfielder. What more can he show against Vitoria? Only time will tell.
