Vitoria de Guimaraes vs Braga Prediction: A Tight Affair Undoubtedly On The Cards

In the third and final meeting between these two sides this season, Vitoria de Guimaraes will play host to Braga at the Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques in the 22nd round in the Primeira Liga. 

Let's head into the match preview to find the best odds on the Vitoria de Guimaraes vs. Braga game and my expert picks to place your bets.

Vitoria de Guimaraes

Form: DWLDD

Vitoria de Guimaraes is not performing well this season in the Primeira Liga. The team has accumulated 30 points in 21 games and is situated in seventh place. In the previous season, they finished in fifth place and are eight points behind the desired spot in the current campaign. 

The Conquerors were held to a goalless draw against Famalicao on Saturday, a result that was very disappointing at the end of the day considering they controlled 72% of the ball possession. 

Luís Freire's men come into this match unbeaten in their last two league games (W1, D1). However, their form in seven games has left much to be desired, managing nine points from the available 27.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Varela; Maga, Borevkovic, Villanueva, Mendes; Handel, Silva; Arcanjo, Samu, Santos; Oliveira

Braga

Form: WWWWW

Braga, on the other hand, has steadied the ship after winning just two of their last six matches in the Primeira Liga. The visitors come into this clash boasting a five-match winning streak and this commendable run currently puts them in pole position for a top-three finish this season. 

Os Arcebispos lived up to their billing as favourites in their recent league outing against Gil Vicente on Sunday. Roger Fernandes scored in both halves to lead his team to a comfortable 2-0 home victory. 

Carlos Carvalhal's men have fared better on the road compared to their floundering form at home. Heading into this clash, they have won six straight matches and have suffered just one defeat in their last ten outings. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Hornicek; Ferreira, Oliveira, Arrey-Mbi, Chissumba; Moutinho, Gorby; Fernandes, Horta, Gharbi; Navarro

Match Facts

• Vitoria de Guimaraes has scored first in five of their last seven home matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Braga is currently on a six-match winning streak when playing away in the Primeira Liga.
• Vitoria de Guimaraes has lost four of their last seven matches against Braga.
• Both teams have scored in five of their last six encounters.

Head-To-Head

In the last 49 meetings, Vitoria de Guimaraes has won 12 times, Braga has won 26 times, and there have been 11 draws with the goal difference being 72-44 in favour of Braga.

Expert Betting Tips

Both these teams are no strangers to each other, having met twice this season. The last two encounters have been split and their last league meeting saw Vitoria de Guimaraes claim a 2-0 away victory. 

Vitoria de Guimaraes can't be underestimated in this fixture as they have won two of their last three home games against Braga. This could turn out to be a closely contested affair which is why I'm not taking much interest in the full-time market. 

However, I do expect both sides to get on the scoreboard as they've shown some creativity in the final third in their recent league games. It's also worth mentioning that, 'both teams to score - yes', has been a winning bet in five of their last six encounters.

Our main prediction for the match: Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.80 with Bet365.

2nd prediction: Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.98 with Betway.

3rd prediction: X for 3.36 with 1xbet.