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Primeira Liga | Sun 16 Aug, 20:30

SC Braga v GIL Vicente Stats

Data last updated: Sat 15 Aug 2026, 07:47 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

This Minho derby between SC Braga and GIL Vicente carries significant stakes as both teams vie for Champions League qualification spots. Braga arrives in exceptional defensive form, boasting four consecutive league clean sheets and a high-possession style under Carlos Vicens. GIL Vicente, unbeaten in eight of their last nine home matches, rely on sharp counter-attacks and set-piece threats to challenge opponents. The tactical battle features Braga's ball control and wide play against GIL Vicente's resilience and aerial strength, promising a tightly contested encounter where patience and defensive discipline will be key.

BT4Y best bet

SC Braga Win & Under 2.5 Goals

  • Braga have kept four straight league clean sheets, showing elite defensive stability.
  • Braga average 64.8% possession with 87.8% pass accuracy, dominating midfield control.
  • GIL Vicente are unbeaten in eight of nine home matches, making them tough to break down.
  • Ricardo Horta and Rodrigo Zalazar lead Braga's attack with 10 and 9 league goals respectively.
  • Braga's recent form includes five wins from six matches, highlighting strong momentum.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors SC Braga to win while keeping the total goals under 2.5 due to Braga's outstanding defensive record, including four consecutive clean sheets and 22 across all competitions. Braga's possession control and precise passing limit GIL Vicente's chances, while the home side's solid defense suggests a low-scoring game. The 5/1 offer a slight over the implied 16.7% chance, supported by tactical control and recent form. No data limitations affect in this pick.

Defensive StabilityFour consecutive clean sheets and 22 total this season
Strong positive
Possession Control64.8% average possession with 87.8% pass accuracy
Strong positive
Recent FormFive wins from last six matches for Braga
Positive
Value Edge2.3% positive edge over implied odds
Positive
GIL Vicente Home FormUnbeaten in eight of last nine home matches
Neutral

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

SC Braga's tactical control and recent defensive form make them the likely winners in this tight Minho derby. Their ability to dominate possession and limit GIL Vicente's chances, combined with key attacking threats like Ricardo Horta, supports a narrow Braga victory with limited goals.

Main risk

This market offers a balance between probability and price, making it suitable for both cautious and high-risk strategies depending on the teams involved.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Tactical control and defensive form

“Braga's blend of possession control and defensive resilience positions them well to edge out GIL Vicente in a match where tactical discipline will suppress scoring chances.”

Key Data Signals

SC Braga Win & Under 2.5 Goals evidence

Braga have kept four straight league clean sheets, showing elite defensive stability.

Braga average 64.8% possession with 87.8% pass accuracy, dominating midfield control.

GIL Vicente are unbeaten in eight of nine home matches, making them tough to break down.

Ricardo Horta and Rodrigo Zalazar lead Braga's attack with 10 and 9 league goals respectively.

What To Watch In The Data

SC Braga Win & Under 2.5 Goals notes

  • Over the last ten meetings, the average goals scored is 1.9, indicating a trend toward low-scoring matches in this fixture.
  • This supports the expectation of under 2.5 goals, with both teams emphasizing defensive organization and tactical caution in this high-stakes derby.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

SC Braga2
Avg goals scored
GIL Vicente1
SC Braga2
Avg goals conceded
GIL Vicente0
SC Braga100%
BTTS rate
GIL Vicente0%
SC Braga100%
Over 2.5 goals
GIL Vicente0%
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 66% vs implied 51% · edge +15 pts
1.95
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 57%
1.85
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 48%
1.95
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 66%
1.28
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 30%
3.4
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BTTS NoBetUK guide price · model 37%
1.8
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Braga's four consecutive clean sheets and GIL Vicente's strong home defensive record suggest a low-scoring game with a high probability of BTTS No. Both teams prioritize defensive structure, and the tactical context points to a cautious match with limited goal-scoring opportunities, aligning with under 3.5 goals.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickSC Braga Draw No BetBetUK guide price · Model 45% vs implied 76% · edge -30.8 pts
1.32
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 66%
1.95
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 48%
1.95
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Over 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 35%
1.62
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SC Braga to WinBetMGM guide price · model 32%
1.62
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The 5/1 for SC Braga to win and under 2.5 goals reflect a price-sensitive opportunity with a slight . Braga's defensive record and possession control justify the market's , though the price is not deeply undervalued. Improved or further confirmation of Braga's defensive form would strengthen this pick's value appeal.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

SC Braga2
Avg corners for
GIL Vicente-
SC Braga6
Avg total corners
GIL Vicente-
SC Braga1
Avg yellow cards
GIL Vicente-
SC Braga12
Avg shots
GIL Vicente-
Best odds for this sectionOver 10.5 CornersBet365 guide price · Highlighted because this is the strongest available price in this section.
2.62
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Over 9.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 29%
2
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Over 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 35%
1.62
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GIL Vicente average more corners (5) than Braga (2), indicating they may generate set-piece opportunities through wide play and direct attacks. Both teams average similar shots and shots on target, but Braga's disciplined defense and lower card count reflect controlled pressure and fewer fouls, supporting a measured, tactical contest.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

SC Braga

D
Last 50W 1D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 1D 0L
09 Aug 2026A Moreirense2-2

GIL Vicente

W
Last 51W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 0D 0L
09 Aug 2026H Rio Ave1-0
Market aligned with main pickHome / DrawBetfred guide price · Model 59% vs implied 88% · edge -29 pts
1.14
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SC Braga Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 45%
1.32
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SC Braga to WinBetMGM guide price · model 32%
1.62
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Braga's recent form is impressive, with five wins in six matches and four straight clean sheets, underscoring their defensive solidity and momentum. GIL Vicente's unbeaten streak at home in eight of nine matches demonstrates resilience but contrasts with Braga's current control, suggesting Braga's form advantage will be decisive in this encounter.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

5SC Braga wins
2Draws
3GIL Vicente wins
14 Feb 2026GIL Vicente v SC Braga2-1
14 Sep 2025SC Braga v GIL Vicente0-1
09 Feb 2025SC Braga v GIL Vicente2-0
01 Sep 2024GIL Vicente v SC Braga0-0
16 Mar 2024SC Braga v GIL Vicente2-1
28 Oct 2023GIL Vicente v SC Braga3-3
Market aligned with main pickSC Braga to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 32% vs implied 62% · edge -29.6 pts
1.62
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 66%
1.95
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 48%
1.95
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The head-to-head record over ten matches shows an average of 1.9 goals per game, reflecting historically tight contests between these sides. While the sample supports a low-scoring outcome, the tactical nuances and current form of Braga provide stronger evidence for their favored narrow victory in this encounter.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

Primeira Liga

SC Braga1
Played
GIL Vicente1
SC Braga2
Avg goals for
GIL Vicente1
SC Braga2
Avg goals against
GIL Vicente0
SC Braga0
Clean sheets
GIL Vicente1
Market aligned with main pickSC Braga Draw No BetBetUK guide price · Model 45% vs implied 76% · edge -30.8 pts
1.32
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SC Braga to WinBetMGM guide price · model 32%
1.62
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Braga's season-long defensive excellence, with 22 clean sheets, supports the under 2.5 goals expectation and their ability to secure narrow wins. Their high possession and goal-scoring output (44 goals) contrast with GIL Vicente's solid but less prolific attack, reinforcing Braga's status as favorites to control and win a low-scoring game.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
6GIL Vicente311001
10SC Braga110100
Both teams are tightly packed near the top of the Primeira Liga table, with Braga fourth and GIL Vicente third, separated by just two points. This close competition heightens the stakes, but the standings mainly provide background context, as current form and tactical factors play a larger role in predicting the match outcome.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%SC Braga Over 2.5
0%GIL Vicente Over 2.5
1.9H2H avg goals
Over the last ten meetings, the average goals scored is 1.9, indicating a trend toward low-scoring matches in this fixture. This supports the expectation of under 2.5 goals, with both teams emphasizing defensive organization and tactical caution in this high-stakes derby.

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