On Saturday night, Sporting Braga will look to boost their top-three hopes in the Primeira Liga when they welcome Vizela to the Estadio Municipal de Braga.
Braga pushing for third-placeRui Duarte’s team is currently in fourth place in the Primeira Liga, occupying the Europa Conference League qualifying spot. However, they are only behind third-place Porto, who occupy the Europa League qualification spot, courtesy of goal difference.
Their recent Liga form has been decent. A 1-0 win at Estoril means the home team has won three of their last four Primeira Liga games.
Braga’s recent home record in the Portuguese top flight has been strong, as they have won four of their previous five home games. However, a shock 3-0 defeat by Arouca in their last home match ended a four-game winning streak on home soil for Braga.
Their recent home games in the Portuguese top-flight have been high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in their last four home matches in the Primeira Liga.
Vizela is looking doomed to life in the second-tierThe visitors have endured a difficult season in the Primeira Liga. They currently sit bottom of the table, six points adrift of the relegation play-off spots.
Vizela’s recent form has played a big role in their lowly position in the table, as a 1-0 home defeat against Chaves last time out was their fourth consecutive loss in the Primeira Liga.
The visitors also have a poor recent away record in the Portuguese top flight. They are winless in four away games on their travels, having picked up just one draw and suffered three defeats.
Vizela has conceded at least three goals in three of their last four away games, which has been a significant factor in their poor away results.
What am I backing?Sporting Braga are usually strong on home soil, while Vizela are in woeful form. The bet I am backing is the home victory.
