Braga will take on Farense in the Primeira Liga this weekend as they look to bounce back from their disappointing Europa League loss to Bodo/Glimt on Thursday night.
The hosts have had a rollercoaster of a season so far, struggling to put together any kind of winning run together but a win here would make it three wins from their last four league matches.
Looking to stop them on Sunday is a Farense side that have struggled immensely so far this season. They currently sit at the bottom of the table with just one win to their name.
As part of our latest round of Primeira Liga betting tips, check out our Braga vs Farense prediction below.
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Braga vs Farense prediction: The perfect fixture for Braga
Key stats
- Farense have only picked up one point away from home this season.
- Braga have won two of their last three home matches in all competitions.
- All of Braga's last seven matches in all competitions have produced three goals or more.
Correct score prediction: Braga 3-0 Farense
Braga have done well at home this season so will be looking forward to this one, particularly against a team that have only scored one goal on the road all season. Goals are an issue for Farense and it's difficult to picture them scoring away at Braga after blanking in five of their last seven outings.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts go in as big favourites
- HOME: 1/3 (1.33) – 75%
- DRAW: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
- AWAY: 7/1 (8.00) – 12.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Given that Farense are bottom of the league at the moment, it is a little surprising that Braga aren't even shorter than 1/3 for this one. One contributing factor to these odds is the fact that they were in action in the Europa League on Thursday while Farense have enjoyed a week off. Despite that, at 1/3 they are still well fancied by Ladbrokes.
Check out our betting tips today page for more predictions over the next 24 hours.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Braga
Braga have a very good record against Farense and have won three of their last four meetings against them. Despite having an inferior overall record, Farense can take plenty of encouragement from their performances against Braga last season. They beat them 3-1 at home and only narrowly lost 2-1 in the away fixture.
Portugal Primeira Liga 18/02/24
Braga
SC Farense
Portugal Primeira Liga 16/09/23
SC Farense
Braga
Europe Friendlies 16/07/21
SC Farense
Braga
Portugal Primeira Liga 05/04/21
SC Farense
Braga
Portugal Primeira Liga 29/11/20
Braga
SC Farense
Braga preview: Searching for consistency
The idea of Braga challenging for the league title this season is effectively already over but they will still be hoping to make a push to finish inside the top three. To have any chance, they need to start winning games more regularly, and given that their upcoming schedule is quite friendly, Sunday would be a great place to start.
Predicted lineup: Lima (GK), Gomez, Ferreira, Niakate, Marin, Moutinho, Zalazar, Horta, Bruma, Fernandes, Jaen
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
Farense preview: Doomed already?
Farense started the season with six consecutive defeats but after picking up a 0-0 draw against AVS, they overcame Estoril 1-0 to earn their first win of the season. In truth, both matches were still a real struggle but it has at least given them something to build on. They will need more, though, if they are to avoid the drop.
Predicted lineup: Velho (GK), Pastor, Jorge, Africo, Poloni, Silva, Falcao, Neto, Balde, Millan, Bermejo
Portugal Primeira Liga 11/05/25
W
Guimaraes
1
SC Farense
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 03/05/25
W
Famalicao
1
SC Farense
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 26/04/25
L
Gil Vicente
1
SC Farense
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 18/04/25
L
Boavista
1
SC Farense
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 13/04/25
W
Estrela
0
SC Farense
1
Player to watch: Bruma
Bruma is currently the man in form for Braga at the top of the pitch and the experienced forward will be looking forward to facing a team so low in confidence. The 30-year-old has scored four goals and provided three assists in his last six appearances across all competitions which makes him one of the most in-form players in Portugal.