Braga vs Santa Clara Prediction: A win for the hosts

Braga vs Santa Clara: Prediction and odds on the Match on 03 May 2025

Braga and Santa Clara will settle scores at the Estadio Municipal de Braga on Saturday, May, 03 2025, in round 32 of the Portugal Primeira Liga. Braga have won all their last eight games at home, while Santa Clara are winless in seven of their last ten games. Who will win? Below, you will find the team news, possible starting lineup, head-to-head statistics, interesting facts, betting tips, and odds.

Braga: form and statistics

Braga were held to a 1-1 draw in their last game against Famalicao. They now remain unbeaten in their previous seven games. Their form at home is exceptional, as they have won their last eight games in front of their home supporters. The Minho Warriors sit 4th on the table with 64 points in 31 games, scoring 52 goals and conceding 26. They are one point behind FC Porto in the race for a direct slot into the Europa League phase. Regardless of their performance in the season's remaining games, it already appears that they will play in Europe next season.

Braga: Lineup

Carlos Carvalhal will make little to no change to their starting lineup, with only Paulo Oliveira, who is out due to accumulated yellow cards, being replaced by Sikou Niakate in the heart of the defence. Also, Jonatas Noro will continue to sit out due to injuries. Aside from these issues, the coach will continue with his usual 11, which has Rodrigo Zalazar and Amine El Ouazzani in the attack.

🔖Braga possible starting lineup (4-4-1-1)

Goalkeeper – Lukas Hornicek

Defenders – Victor Gomez, Robson Bambu, Sikou Niakate, Francisco Chissumba

Midfielders – Roger Fernandes, Uros Racic, Joao Moutinho, Ricardo Horta

Attackers — Rodrigo Zalazar, Amine El Ouazzani

⛔️ Out: Jonatas Noro (Achilles tendon injury), Paulo Oliveira (accumulated yellow cards).

👤 Head coach: Carlos Carvalhal

Braga Latest Games

Braga

06.12.25

Famalicao

1 - 2

Braga

01.12.25

Arouca

0 - 4

Braga

27.11.25

Glazgow Rangers

1 - 1

Braga

09.11.25

Braga

2 - 1

Moreirense

06.11.25

Braga

3 - 4

Genk

02.11.25

FC Porto

2 - 1

Braga

26.10.25

Braga

4 - 0

Casa Pia

23.10.25

Braga

2 - 0

Red Star Belgrade

05.10.25

Sporting CP

1 - 1

Braga

02.10.25

Celtic FC

0 - 2

Braga

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Santa Clara Latest Games

Santa Clara

06.12.25

Santa Clara

1 - 0

Casa Pia

30.11.25

Rio Ave

1 - 1

Santa Clara

08.11.25

Santa Clara

1 - 2

Sporting CP

03.11.25

Gil Vicente

1 - 0

Santa Clara

25.10.25

Santa Clara

2 - 0

AVS Futebol SAD

04.10.25

Vitoria de Guimaraes

2 - 1

Santa Clara

27.09.25

Santa Clara

1 - 2

Tondela

20.09.25

Santa Clara

2 - 1

Alverca

12.09.25

Benfica

1 - 1

Santa Clara

06.09.25

Estoril

0 - 1

Santa Clara

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Santa Clara: form and statistics

Santa Clara will continue their fight for a continental spot in this clash after defeating Arouca 2-0 in their last game. The win ended a three-game winless run, and Santa Clara have now won three of its last ten games. They are unbeaten in six of their last eight games on the road. They sit 6th on the table with 50 points in 31 games, scoring 31 goals and conceding 29. The Azoreans will still face Famalicao and Farense in their remaining games.

Santa Clara: Lineup

Vasco Matos will make his selection without Lucas Soares and Pedro Jose Pacheco in this clash. Soares is suspended after receiving a yellow card in their last match, while Pacheco will miss out due to an injury. The manager will continue with his attacking trio of Gabriel Silva, Wendel, and Ricardinho, and Gabriel Batista is expected to continue his role at the goalpost.

🔖 Santa Clara possible starting lineup (3-4-3)

Goalkeeper – Gabriel Batista

Defenders – Matheus Nunes, Sidney Lima, Luis Rocha

Midfielders – Lucas Soares, Sergio Araujo, Adriano, Matheus Pereira

Attackers — Gabriel Silva, Wendel, Ricardinho

⛔️ Out: Lucas Soares (accumulated yellow cards), Pedro Jose Pacheco (knee injury)

👤 Head coach: Vasco Matos

📊Braga vs Santa Clara: head-to-head statistics

History of Head-to-Heads

League Cup 2025/2026

29.10.25

Braga

5 - 0

Santa Clara

Liga Portugal 2024/2025

03.05.25

Braga

1 - 1

Santa Clara

Liga Portugal 2024/2025

22.12.24

Santa Clara

0 - 2

Braga

Liga Portugal 2022/2023

14.05.23

Braga

5 - 3

Santa Clara

Liga Portugal 2022/2023

05.01.23

Santa Clara

0 - 4

Braga

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Braga vs Santa Clara: Betting Tips & Odds

• Braga have won all of their last eight games at home, while Santa Clara are winless in seven of their previous ten games. Bet365 offers 1.72 odds for the hosts to win;
• The last ten games of Santa Clara saw fewer than three goals. Bet365 offers 1.65 odds for the game to see this same result;
• Eight of the last ten games of Santa Clara saw one side keep a clean sheet. This option is available at 1.718 odds on 1xBet;
• Braga have kept a clean sheet in five of their last seven games at home. A bet on the hosts to keep a clean sheet is available at 2.05 on 1xBet;
• Four of the last five games between the two sides saw at least one side keep a clean sheet.

1X2 DC Handicap O/U BTTS CS O/E HT/FT

Main Time (3) 1st Half (3) 2nd Half (2)

	W1	X	W2
	1.81	3.62	4.92
	1.78	3.50	4.70
	1.77	3.40	4.60

Braga vs Santa Clara match prediction 03 May 2025

Braga have turned their home ground into hell for their visitors, having won their last eight games. They are also fighting for the top three and will need to get all the maximum points in this aspiration. However, the visitors have not performed great in their recent games, having secured just three wins in their last ten games. So, I expect the hosts to win this clash and keep a clean sheet.

Below are our predictions for this game.

Our match prediction: Under 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.65 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Braga to win for a coefficient of 1.75 in the Betway 1xBet bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Both Teams to Score – No for a coefficient of 1.718 in the 1xBet bookmaker.