Braga vs Sporting CP Prediction: Ruben Amorim and Co Are Favourites To Advance To The Final Showdown

Braga is set to host the high-flying Sporting CP at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in a single-legged Taça da Liga semi-final on Tuesday evening.

Having come close to clinching their fifth trophy in the previous edition of this competition only to suffer defeat at the hands of FC Porto, Sporting CP will be hoping for a different scenario this time as they vie for a comfortable win in this impending encounter that could witness them make their fourth consecutive appearance in the final.

Let's have a look at the latest Taça da Liga predictions between Braga vs. Sporting CP, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Braga

In the previous round of the Primeira Liga, Braga managed to eke out a hard-fought 2-1 triumph over Famalicao away from home. This was their initial victory in 2024, as they commenced the new year on a subdued tone, going winless in three matches across all competitions, with their highlighted match being a 3-2 away defeat to Benfica in the Taça de Portugal round of 16. Braga presently sits in fourth place in the Primeira Liga standings, level on points with their closest pursuers, Vitoria de Guimaraes, in fifth place.

Os Arsenalistas, winners of the Taça da Liga competition on two occasions, made it to the semi-finals by finishing in first place in Group A level on points with second-placed Casa Pia owing to a slightly better goal differential. Last seen clinching the trophy in 2020, defeating FC Porto 1-0 at the Estádio Municipal de Braga, signifying their first title since 2012–13. Securing a win here could see them make their fifth appearance in the finals of this competition.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Matheus; Gomez, Fonte, Oliveira, Borja; Carvalho, Moutinho, Pizzi; Djalo, Horta, Ruiz

Sporting CP

Meanwhile, Sporting CP had a relatively straightforward path to secure a comfortable victory in their previous Primeira Liga round against Vizela at the Estádio do Vizela, as they came from a goal down to script a commanding 5-2 victory. This signified their fourth consecutive win across all competitions in 2024, and not only that, but they have also secured victories in eight consecutive matches, extending back to the previous year. Sporting CP sits in first place in the Primeira Liga standings and is on cloud nine this season.

In the Taça da Liga group stages, Sporting CP finished first in Group C with an unblemished record, winning two consecutive matches to qualify for the semi-finals, an achievable outcome that required no second-guessing considering they were the superior side in a group comprising minnows Farense and Tondela. Having finished as runners-up in the previous edition, losing 2-0 to FC Porto, this follows back-to-back title victories in the preceding years, and they will want to replicate that same success once again, although they have to go through a Braga side that will prove to be a challenging hurdle.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Adan; Quaresma, Coates, Inacio, Esgaio; Hjulmand, Goncalves, Santos; Trincao, Paulinho, Gyokeres

Match Facts

• Braga have won three of their eight matches across all competitions.
• Sporting CP have lost one of their twelve matches across all competitions while preserving clean sheets in five.
• Braga averages 2.06 goals per game when playing at home, and Sporting CP averages 1.96 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the most recent 52 encounters, Braga emerged victorious 13 times, shared 7 draws, and Sporting CP secured a win on 32 occasions. The goal difference favors Sporting CP at 94-53

Expert Betting Tips

Sporting CP holds the upper hand over Braga leading up to this match and is predicted to secure another convincing victory, which will bring their winning streak across all competitions to nine consecutive matches.

As such, we anticipate Sporting CP, currently riding a momentum wave, to overcome a struggling Braga side in this encounter and secure a spot in the finals.

• Full-time Result - Sporting CP for 2.04
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.61
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.71