SC Braga vs Porto Predictions & Betting Tips (Liga Portugal)

Prediction published on 17/03/2023, 16:36  by Kennedy

The highlight match in round 25 of the Portuguese Primeira Liga will see two title hopefuls clash when Sporting Braga hosts FC Porto on Sunday. Porto are second in the standings coming to this match, two points above Braga in third and eight points adrift of leaders Benfica. Braga come into this match having won their last two matches without conceding a goal. They beat Vizela 4-0 away from home last time out to follow up on the 2-0 home win over Rio Ave. They will hope for the same outcome against Porto. Their immediate concern however isn’t to catch Benfica at the top but to leapfrog Porto and secure the last remaining Champions League qualifying spot. Their form recently while playing at home suggests that they will. Braga have won their last five home league matches and have kept four clean sheets.

By the time Porto take to the pitch on Sunday, they could be 11 points adrift of Benfica with the leaders playing on Saturday. They therefore cannot afford to drop points if they are to retain their league title. Having been eliminated from the Champions League in midweek, this week could make or break their season. Porto have stuttered in recent weeks and have won just two matches in their last five outings across all competitions.