Estrela Amadora will host Braga in the upcoming round of the Primeira Liga on Sunday, 19 January.
Will the hosts be able to surprise the favoured opponent or will Braga continue their solid form in the league and add three more points to their tally? Read our Estrela Amadora vs Braga prediction to find out.
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Estrela Amadora vs Braga prediction: Guests to edge out a win
- Braga have won six of their eight away games in the league this season.
- Both teams have averaged more than 2.50 total goals per game in the Primeira Liga so far.
- Four of the last six H2H duels between Estrela and Braga have gone over 2.5 total goals.
Correct score prediction: Estrela Amadora 1-2 Braga
With Braga doing well in the league recently and Estrela fighting for survival this season, it's clear that the guests should be winning this game, but we do expect this to be a close game. After all, three of the last five duels between these teams have ended without a winner, so Estrela should put up a solid fight.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Braga are the favourites
- HOME: 4/1 (5.00) – 20.00%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.60%
- AWAY: 13/20 (1.65) – 60.60%
These Estrela Amadora vs Braga odds indicate that the guests are the expected winners, which is understandable since they are the better team on paper.
Furthermore, Braga are currently 15 points ahead of Estrela Amadora, so it's clear why the bookies see them as the favourites in this match.
For more football predictions, check out our free betting tips for today page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Braga
In the last five meetings between these two teams, we saw Braga win twice, while the other three matches have ended in draws. When it comes to their overall H2H record, Braga also have the advantage: 14-14-9.
Portugal Primeira Liga 11/08/24
Braga
Estrela
Portugal Primeira Liga 02/03/24
Braga
Estrela
Portugal Primeira Liga 28/09/23
Estrela
Braga
Estrela Amadora preview: Hoping for a good performance
With just 16 points from 17 matches in the league this season, Estrela Amadora are sitting barely ahead of the relegation zone, just two points ahead of the first team in it, to be exact. That being said, Estrela Amadora have won two of their last five matches in the league, which is half of their total number of wins this season, so they have done well lately.
Meanwhile, only Miguel Lopes is listed as questionable with an injury ahead of this match, while the rest of the team is ready to go.
Predicted lineup: Brigido (GK), Gabriel, Drame, Lima, Varela, Igor, Cordeiro, Veiga, Ruiz, Luiz & Kikas
Portugal Primeira Liga 11/05/25
L
AVS
1
Estrela
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 05/05/25
L
Rio Ave
2
Estrela
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 26/04/25
W
FC Porto
0
Estrela
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/04/25
L
Arouca
1
Estrela
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 13/04/25
L
SC Farense
1
Estrela
0
Braga preview: Fighting for a spot in Europe next season
With three wins, two draws, and one loss in their last six games in the Primeira Liga, Braga have been in good form recently. Overall, they have 31 points from 17 games, which is enough to put them in fourth place in the standings, between the three biggest teams in Portuguese football – Porto, Benfica, and Sporting Lisbon.
When it comes to team news, Braga have no injuries to worry about, but they will be without Joao Ferreira, who has to serve a suspension.
Predicted lineup: Matheus (GK), Gomez, Bambu, Niakate, Martinez, Gorby, Carvalho, Marin, Horta, Navarro & Bruma
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: Bruma
With seven goals and four assists, the experienced Portuguese winger has been in fantastic form this season for Braga, helping his team stay in the battle for European football. Bruma's offensive contributions are consistent and important, so he's our player to watch against Estrela Amadora as well.
