Braga vs FC Vizela Prediction: Os Arsenalistas Ready To Engage And Secure Victory

Braga will welcome FC Vizela at the Estádio Municipal de Braga in the 30th round of the Primeira Liga. 

Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between Braga vs. FC Vizela, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Braga

Form: WLWWD

After 29 rounds played, Braga sits in fourth place in the Primeira Liga standings, level on points with third-placed FC Porto and two points ahead of fifth-placed Vitoria de Guimaraes.

In the latest round of the Primeira Liga, Os Arsenalistas managed to rebound with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Estoril Praia, having come off a shock 3-0 home defeat at the hands of FC Arouca. They enter this match in consistent form given that they have suffered just one defeat in their last eight matches (W6, D1).

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

Lima; Gomez, Oliveira, Niakate, Borja; Horta, Carvalho, Moutinho, Bruma; Djalo, Banza

FC Vizela

Form: LLLLW

On the flip side, Vizela is firmly stuck at the bottom of the table, occupying the 18th spot after 29 rounds in the Primeira Liga. Entangled in the relegation zone, their quest for survival finds them facing a daunting seven-point deficit.

In the latest round of the Primeira Liga, they suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Chaves at home, with a Jota Gonçalves goal in the 29th minute condemning them to an early defeat. In light of this result, they have extended their losing streak in the league to four matches and will be aiming to return to winning ways.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

Ruberto; Silva, Gonçalves, de Jesus Santos, Lebedenko; Soro, Petrov, Busnić, Samu, Pereira; Essende, Petrov

Match Facts

• Braga have lost one of their last seven home matches in the Primeira Liga.
• FC Vizela are currently on a four-match winless run when playing away in the Primeira Liga.
• Braga averages 1.93 goals per game when playing at home, and FC Vizela averages 0.93 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 8 meetings, Braga have won 7 times, FC Vizela have won 1 time, and there have been 0 draws, with the goal difference being 22-7 in favor of Braga.

Expert Betting Tips

Braga displayed a bit of vulnerability in their match against FC Arouca, suffering a home defeat nearly two weeks ago. While this setback might be understandable following the departure of longtime manager Artur Jorge, they showed signs of recovery in their most recent encounter against Estoril Praia, returning to winning ways. 

We expect Os Arsenalistas to secure their second consecutive league victory, a feat that should come easily given their dominance in this fixture. However, we anticipate backing them to secure a halftime lead. This seems to be the only safe bet considering their unattractive odds in the full-time market.

• Half-time Result - Braga for 1.66
• Total - Over 3 for 1.71
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.80