Round 28
Sporting CP vs. Braga
Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal.
07.04.25 at 22:45
Sporting CP will welcome Braga to the Estádio José Alvalade in the 28th round of the Primeira Liga. Sporting CP are in first place in the league standings, while Braga are fourth.
Let's head into the match preview to find the best odds on the Sporting CP vs. Braga game and my expert picks to place your bets.
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Sporting CP come into this match in great spirits. The home side recently brushed aside the threat of Rio Ave in the Taca de Portugal by winning 2-0 at home. Geny Catamo and the sensational Viktor Gyökeres were on the scoreboard.
The Lions now return to league action where they've been turning heads. They are unbeaten in 14 league games, recording nine wins and five draws, including a four-match winning streak.
Their most recent league game was against Estrela Amadora and they had no trouble cruising to a comfortable 3-0 away victory. Notably, this was the fourth consecutive time they scored three goals, highlighting their threat in the final third.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-3
Silva; Diomande, Juste, Reis; Araujo, Morita, Hjulmand, Fresneda; Quenda, Gyokeres, Trincao
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Braga, on the other hand, had no domestic cup commitments during the week and can count on their well-rested sqaud to cause an upset in this entertaining affair.
Their last league match was against FC Arouca and goals from Ricardo Horta and Uroš Račić were enough to see them claim a 2-1 home victory. This result extended their winning streak in the league to three games since a 2-1 away defeat to Rio Ave on March 02.
Os Arcebispos have been very convincing with their performance on the road. They have lost just one of their last nine games, while recording seven wins and one draw in the process.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Hornicek; Chissumba, Oliveira, Bambu, Gomez; Horta, Gorby, Moutinho, Martine; Zalazar; Ouazzani
Match Facts
- Sporting CP has seen their last six league games end with over 2.5 goals.
- Braga has lost just one of their last 11 matches in the Primeira Liga.
- Sporting CP are unbeaten in their last seven home league games.
- Braga has lost two consecutive meetings against Sporting CP.
Head-To-Head
In the last 55 meetings, Sporting CP has won 34 times, Braga has won 14 times, and there have been 7 draws, with the goal difference being 103-56 in favour of Sporting CP.
History of Head-to-Heads
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Liga Portugal 2024/2025
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Liga Portugal 2024/2025
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Liga Portugal 2023/2024
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League Cup Final Stage 2023/2024
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Estrela da Amadora
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Alverca
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Santa Clara
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Expert Betting Tips
Our main prediction for the match: Total - Over 2.5 @ 1.75 with 1xbet.
Sporting CP has been a real threat in the final third with 73 goals this season in the Primeira Liga. The home side has seen their last six matches end with over 2.5 goals. They have also scored three goals in four consecutive matches. I'm expecting the total goals to exceed 2.5 in this one.
2nd prediction: Anytime Goalscorer - Viktor Gyökeres @ 1.90 with Bet365.
For my second prediction, I have sights set on the anytime goalscorer market and the same that pops up is Viktor Gyökeres. Gyökeres has been sensational this season with 44 goals in 44 matches. He has also scored in six consecutive matches across all competitions and that's eight goals in total. I believe he can get on the scoresheet in this one.
3rd prediction: Both Teams To Score - Yes @ 1.84 with Betway.
Braga is a team that can not be underestimated. Do I think they can win here? Nope. But I do believe they can get on the scoreboard in this one. The visitors have scored in 21 of their last 22 Primeira league games and scoring here should be easy.
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