Estoril VS Braga Match Prediction

Braga have claimed three wins from the last four meetings between the two sides, so they have the edge in the head-to-head record between the teams here. The last three games between Estoril and Braga have seen just one of the sides able to get on the scoresheet, with under 2.5 goals scored in all those fixtures. 

Last year in the Primeira Liga, Estoril won 1-0 at home, with Braga having two men sent off, but Braga got their revenge with a 2-0 success later in the season.

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Estoril v Braga: Prediction

Braga are a much stronger team than Estoril, who might find it hard here even though they have home advantage. The head-to-head record is also in favour of Braga, who will be confident of extending their unbeaten run early in the new campaign to three games. An away win is certainly possible, but a draw looks likely too, and it is almost certain to be a close, low-scoring affair.

Estoril v Braga: Betting Tips

A price of 7/5 on Braga to get the win here looks to be good value considering the clear gap in quality between the two sides, with little interest in odds of 12/5 on Estoril to win the game. The draw is also a good price at 9/4, but under 2.5 goals looks to be the best bet for this match, especially at a price of 4/6. The 14/19 on Braga draw no bet also appears to be terrific value.

From the correct scores market, the 6/1 on Braga to beat Estoril 1-0 looks to be a good option.

With no points to show from their first two league games of the season, pre-season predictions of Estoril to struggle this year look to be accurate. A 2-0 loss to Feirense was followed by a 1-0 defeat at Porto, so they have not even scored a goal yet. Coach Fabiano Soares could therefore look to switch up his attack, with Brazilian striker Matthaus vulnerable to being dropped.

Estoril likely XI:

There are few reasons for big changes in the Braga team for this game as they have taken four points from two matches in the Primeira Liga so far this season, with just one goal conceded. However, they needed a late strike from substitute Nikola Stojiljkovic to get a draw against Rio Ave at home last time out, with the Serbian potentially earning a start as a result of that goal.

Braga likely XI:

Braga are hoping to push for the Primeira Liga title this season and if they are to be competitive at the top of the table, these are the types of games they are going to have to win. By contrast, it is going to be a fight against the drop for Estoril and they could lose their fourth straight league game here. Braga to win narrowly, possibly by just a single goal.

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Braga\'s last three away games.