FC Porto vs Braga Prediction: Os Arsenalistas Are No Match For The Dragons

FC Porto will welcome Braga to the Estádio do Dragão in the 17th 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

Form: DWLWW

After experiencing two defeats to Estoril Praia earlier in the season, FC Porto successfully rectified their approach this time around by securing a commanding 4-0 victory away from home in the Taça de Portugal round of 16. In the eyes of Sérgio Conceição, this was revenge best served cold, compensating for their elimination from the Taça da Liga, where they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Vasco Seabra's team.

Prior to that, the Dragons commenced the year 2024 on a subdued tone as they were held to a 1-1 draw against ten-man Boavista on the road, extending their winless run to two matches (L1 D1). Having suffered one defeat in six league matches (W4 D1), it's safe to say Sérgio Conceição's men have maintained a consistent form up to this point and will seek to extend their unbeaten run to three matches.

With 35 points accumulated from 16 matches, FC Porto sits third in the Primeira Liga standings, two points ahead of their opponents in this impending clash and five points adrift of first-placed Sporting CP.

Probable Starting XI

Form: 4-4-2

Costa; Mario, Pepe, Cardoso, Wendell; Franco, Grujic, Eustaquio, Pepe; Martinez, Evanilson

Braga

Form: DWLWW

Despite coming from behind, it wasn't enough for Braga to evade a 3-2 defeat against Benfica during the Round of 16 in the Taça de Portugal, which witnessed them being eliminated from the competition.

Prior to that, they blew up a one-goal lead against Vitoria de Guimaraes to be held to a 1-1 draw at home, a bitter result for Os Arsenalistas seeking their first inaugural win of 2024. Os Arsenalistas have displayed impressive league form, experiencing only one defeat in eleven matches (W8 D2), and will feel confident about their prospects of snatching a win against their opponents in this upcoming encounter.

With 33 points accumulated from 16 matches, Braga sits fourth in the Primeira Liga standings, three points ahead of fifth-placed Vitoria de Guimaraes and six points adrift of second-placed Benfica.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Lima; Gomez, Fonte, Saatci, Borja; Moutinho, Carvalho, Zalazar; Horta, Bruma, Ruiz

Match Facts

• FC Porto have kept two clean sheets in two of their last seven home matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Braga have won six of their eight away matches in the Primeira Liga.
• FC Porto averages 1.43 goals per game when playing at home, and Braga averages 2.75 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the most recent 52 encounters, FC Porto emerged victorious 30 times and shared 13 draws, while Braga secured a win on 11 occasions. The goal difference favors FC Porto at 90-48.

Expert Betting Tips

FC Porto has been resilient at home this season and are poised to secure a victory and claim all three points despite being confronted by a potentially formidable opponent.

Considering that FC Porto have lost two of their last nine home matches against Braga while picking up seven wins in the process, this is more than enough confirmation that they are worth backing in the full-time market.

• W1 for 1.82
• Corners - Under 10 for 2.00
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.68