FC Porto vs Braga Prediction: The Dragons Are Aiming For A Fifth Consecutive Win In This Fixture

FC Porto will welcome Braga to Estadio do Dragão in the eighth round of the Primeira Liga. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

FC Porto

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Despite a stunning comeback against ten-man Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday, FC Porto was unable to hold on to their one goal lead as they played a thrilling 3-3 draw at Estadio do Dragão. This has left them searching for their maiden win as they are currently on a two-match winless run in this competition (D1, L1).

The Dragons turn their attention to the league, where they've exceeded expectations and are currently in contention for the league title. They have won six of their last seven games, leaving them in second place in the standings and three points behind the top spot. A commanding 4-0 win against struggling FC Arouca during the weekend extended their winning run in the league to three games.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Costa; Mario, Pedro, Perez, Moura; Eustaquio, Varela; Pepe, Gonzalez, Galeno; Omorodion

Braga

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Braga can also add themselves to the list as one of the three Portuguese sides that failed to secure a win in European competition during the week. Os Arcebispos were thrashed 3-0 by Olympiacos in the Europa League, leaving them in a playoff spot in the table.

After a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Vitoria de Guimaraes on September 15th, Braga has since turned over a new leaf, securing back-to-back wins against CD Nacional (0-3) and Rio Ave (4-0). They will want to build on this momentum to compensate for their UEL setback. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Matheus; Gomez, Ferreira, Niakate, Marin; Carvalho, A. Horta; Bruma, Gharbi, R Horta; Fernandez

Match Facts

• FC Porto has won their last five home games in the Primeira Liga.
• Braga has failed to win their last five games against FC Porto.
• FC Porto averages 2.75 goals per game when playing at home and Braga averages 1.33 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 56 meetings, FC Porto has won 32 times, Braga has won 11 times, and there have been 13 draws, with the goal difference being 93-48 in favor of FC Porto.

Expert Betting Tips

FC Porto can't afford to drop points, as this could see them fall six points behind early pacesetters Sporting CP, and the visit of Braga at the Estádio do Dragão won't be any easy assignment either. However, their current form against the visitors has been impressive, securing victory in four consecutive matches, and we suggest supporting them in the full-time market.

• W1 for 1.6
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.61
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.70