Braga vs Boavista predictions for Sunday’s match in the Primeira Liga. The visitors have made a very positive start to their season but can they stay unbeaten through this trip to Braga or we will see the hosts prevail? Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
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Braga vs Boavista Predictions
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Brilliant Boavista Take On a Stuttering Braga: A Primeira Liga Showdown
Key Stats
– Boavista remain unbeaten this season, securing a spot atop the league standings.
– Braga have conceded 10 goals in just five matches, a concerning figure for the previous season’s third-place team.
Two footballing giants clash in the Primeira Liga this weekend as Sporting Braga, hungry to reclaim their spot near the top, take on the unexpectedly rampant Boavista. With a chasm of form and confidence between them, this contest at the Estadio Municipal de Braga promises fireworks.
Sporting Braga: A Mixed Start Sporting Braga’s 2023-24 season has started off rocky. Despite securing third place last season, the hosts have found themselves stumbling to an eighth-place position, holding just seven points from their first five matches. Recent losses, including a disappointing defeat to Napoli in the Champions League and a concerning 3-1 setback against Farense, raise eyebrows. Against Farense, the Archbishops’ display was lacklustre, with them going down by two goals before half-time. Though Simon Banza managed to find the back of the net in the second half, a comeback seemed a distant dream.
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Notably, Braga’s defence, once touted as one of the league’s best, is now its Achilles heel. They’ve conceded 10 goals in five league matches, the worst defensive record in the top half of the league standings.
Boavista: Riding the Wave
Boavista, on the other hand, are enjoying a rich vein of form. Holding the top spot with 13 points, they’ve shown that their impressive start, highlighted by a victory over Benfica, is no accident. With only one draw blemishing an otherwise perfect start, their recent 4-1 thrashing of Chaves reiterates their intent. Their attacking prowess is evident, having scored 14 goals, while defensively they have been relatively solid, conceding just six.
The visitors’ brilliant form against Braga further tilts the balance in their favour. Having not lost to Braga in their last six encounters, Artur Jorge’s team is expected to approach this game with optimism.
Key Players:
Jorge has a fully fit squad to choose from, but we might see some changes due to the rigorous midweek fixtures. Banza’s recent form for Braga, coming off the bench to score in two of their last three matches, makes him a player to watch. On the other side, Robert Bozenik’s outstanding performance for Boavista this season, with five goals in as many games, suggests he’ll play a pivotal role in the upcoming clash.
Team Performance and Analysis:
The BettingTips4You Expert Rating for Braga’s top performers highlight players like Pizzi (7.28) and Ricardo Horta (7.23), who have had a significant impact this season. Their recent stats, like 58.6% ball possession and an average score of 6.84, shed light on areas they excel in and where improvements are needed.
Boavista, on the other hand, boast of top players like Róbert Boženík (7.74) and Pedro Malheiro (7.44). Their slightly superior average score of 6.91 and a ball possession of 49.2% makes the upcoming clash even more enticing.
Predictions:
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Past meetings and recent form suggest a high likelihood of both teams finding the back of the net. Both sides have seen BTTS land in their recent league games, making this a solid prediction.
- Correct Score Prediction: Based on the current form and defensive frailties of Braga, a 2-1 victory in favour of Boavista seems plausible.
- Goalscorer Prediction: Robert Bozenik, with his impressive scoring streak of five goals in five games, is likely to continue his form. Thus, he is our pick to score during this clash.
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