Sparks will fly as two of the top 4 teams in the Portuguese Primeira Liga draw swords at Estadio Municipal de Braga on Saturday, 8 March 2025. View our free Braga vs Porto predictions below.
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Braga vs Porto predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Fewer than three goals were scored in four of the last five meetings between these teams.
- Four of Braga's last five games, and five of Porto's last six matches went below the 2.5-goal line.
- Braga conceded first in five of their last six encounters with Porto.
- Porto have opened the scoring in four consecutive games.
Correct score prediction: Braga 0-1 Porto
Porto have won four consecutive clashes between these teams, keeping three clean sheets in the process.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Porto are expected winners
- HOME: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Braga have now lost back-to-back games after going on a six-match unbeaten run. However, Carlos Carvalhal's troops are a force to be reckoned with at home, as they have won five consecutive games at Estadio Municipal de Braga, keeping four clean sheets in a row.
On the other hand, Porto have been a tough team to beat, losing only once in their last nine matches in all competitions.
As it stands, Porto and Braga are third and fourth in the Liga Portugal, respectively.
Despite Braga's impressive winning streak at home, Porto are the expected winners at 23/20 (2.15). Teams with these odds usually have a 46.5% probability of winning.
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Also, at least one team blanked in four of Braga's last five matches. Given that Porto did not concede in four of the last five clashes between these outfits, BTTS – No has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Porto's dominance to continue?
Porto were the victors in four consecutive clashes with Braga. They are unbeaten in the last six encounters between these sides (W5, D1), keeping four clean sheets in the process.
Portugal Primeira Liga 06/10/24
FC Porto
Braga
Portugal Primeira Liga 18/05/24
Braga
FC Porto
Portugal Primeira Liga 14/01/24
FC Porto
Braga
Portugal Cup 04/06/23
Braga
FC Porto
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/03/23
Braga
FC Porto
Braga preview: Hoping to avoid another defeat
Rodrigo Zalazar (muscle), Andre Horta (calf), and Carvalho (muscle) will all be unavailable for Braga this weekend because of injuries, as the hosts aim to halt a run of four consecutive defeats to Porto.
Predicted lineup: Hornicek (GK), Chissumba, Bambu, Oliveira, Gomez, Gorby, Moutinho, Gharbi, Horta, Martinez & Navarro.
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
Porto preview: A few absentees
Resurgent Porto will remain without a few players for this crucial game due to injuries, including Chico Conceicao (hamstring), Vasco Sousa (leg) and Marko Grujic (muscle).
Predicted lineup: Costa (GK), Otavio, Marcano, Perez, Mario, Vieira, Varela, Moura, Eustaquio, Borges & Aghehowa.
Portugal Primeira Liga 11/05/25
W
Boavista
1
FC Porto
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 02/05/25
W
Moreirense
1
FC Porto
3
Portugal Primeira Liga 26/04/25
L
Estrela
2
FC Porto
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 18/04/25
W
Famalicao
1
FC Porto
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 12/04/25
W
Casa Pia
0
FC Porto
1
Player to watch: Samu Aghehowa
Samu Aghehowa opened the scoring in Porto's 2-0 win at Arouca last week. He has been one of the top performers in the Portuguese top flight, registering 14 goals and three assists in 20 league assignments. Aghehowa will look to add to his tally when these teams clash this weekend.