Boavista and Sporting Braga will on Monday, February 26th, 2024 at 20:15h (UTC), play in a Liga Portugal football game in Portugal, check the Boavista vs Sporting Braga betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Boavista vs Sporting Braga will occur
The game will be played in the small Estádio do Bessa Século XXI stadium, in the city of Porto, with a capacity for 28263 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Boavista vs Sporting Braga betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Liga Portugal, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.49 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.9 goals per match.
Boavista last match
In the last match they played, Boavista collected a defeat. The opposing team was Chaves, and the match – which ended with the result of 2-1 – was valid for Liga Portugal. Coach R. Paiva’s disposed his team in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The match between the two teams was expected to be quite close, as evidenced by the fact that the home team’s defeat had odds of 2.88.
The defense showed numerous shortcomings during the match. Vincent Sasso was on a bad day, never on time for his appointment with the ball, definitely one of the worst on the field.
Sporting Braga last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Europa League, Sporting Braga, who used a 4-4-2 formation, faced the Qarabağ team with a final score of 2-1.
The odds for the home team to win before the match were 2.30, so it was logical to expect a fairly even match.
Boavista vs Sporting Braga h2h
Sporting Braga was in 8th place in the Liga Portugal while Boavista was in 2nd place, the last time these teams faced each other. Sporting Braga team entered the field with the 4-2-3-1 formation, the same tactic Boavista used in the match.
The last preceding match between these two teams was from 24-09-2023. The match was valid for the 2023/2024 season of the Liga Portugal, and it ended with a 4-1 win for Sporting Braga.
The Sporting Braga team has accomplished more consistent results in the past five games, than Boavista its counterpart.
Teams each aiming for their goals using their strengths.
This game will have G. Fernandes Correia fully in charge on the pitch while I. Pereira alongside L. Lopes da Costa will be supporting from the sideline.
Boavista
Liga Portugal leaderboard now
Boavista joins the match with 24 points. They rank in 11th place in the Liga Portugal, the team also suffers from a negative balance having won only 6 games, losing 10, and scoring 6 draws.
In the 23rd round, the team has an advantage of 1 point against the Casa Pia team, which is ranked just below in position 12. It also has 1 point less than Gil Vicente team that is in the 10th place.
Occupying the middle of the league table in the Portugal Liga Portugal and having no high ambitions or relegation concerns, Boavista will try to use the home factor in their own favor to bring home the victory.
Boavista analysis
The goal difference is not positive for Boavista: at the end of the round 22 it registers 30 goals scored against 40 taken by its goalkeeper.
The Boavista team comes from a defeat in the Liga Portugal, and its coach Ricardo Paiva wants to counter this trend by imposing a loss on his opponent, using the advantage of playing at home.
Best goalscorer from Boavista
If we want to highlight a player from the team’s attack at this stage, we have to name Róbert Boženík. The Attacker scored 8 goals in the current season, helping Boavista to achieve victory in several disputes.
Sporting Braga
Liga Portugal leaderboard now
The Sporting Braga team with 43 points currently occupies the 4th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Conference League Qualifiers, with a campaign of 13 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses.
Which means that Vitória SC team, at position 5, is in close pursuit of the team, that has an advantage of 2 points, in the 23rd round.
Sporting Braga analysis
Sporting Braga after 22 days has put up 46 goals scored, and taken 33, and thus record has a positive goal difference.
As we approach the Regular Season, Sporting Braga is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 6.09 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.
A team with great aspirations and abilities in the Liga Portugal.
Teams with ball possession above 50% typically have some control over the opponents. Therefore, the Sporting Braga team usually tries to control the game with an average ball possession of 59.64%.
Chances of winning against Sporting Braga who playing away has a balance of 7 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw in the Liga Portugal, are very slim.
Sporting Braga is a more offensive team than Boavista, having 2713 attacks vs. 1946 from Boavista, having scored 46 times, in comparison, Boavista converted into goal 30 times.
Best goalscorer from Sporting Braga
When we analyze the team’s attack so far, the competition’s performance at the individual level Simon Banza is the player to highlight. Helping Sporting Braga with 15 goals scored this season, the Attacker has been instrumental in achieving positive outcomes.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Boavista is Róbert Boženík, who has already scored 8 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Sporting Braga is Simon Banza, he has scored in 15 opportunities.
A good time to bet for those watching the live game is in the 75-90 minute period where most goals happen.
Since Sporting Braga has an average of 2.18 goals per game when playing away from home, the market for under 2.5 goals can also be a good alternative. This option can be very good, considering that Sporting Braga does not concede goals playing outside their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.1.
Corners Top Betting Tips
There is an average of 5.23 corners per game, making this a good thing to note if one wishes to obtain good results in sports betting.
Sporting Braga is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 6.05 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Sporting Braga in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Boavista has an average of 2.8 yellow cards per game over the 22 rounds, while Sporting Braga has an average of 2.3. In other words, these teams together are averaging 5.32 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
On the Boavista side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 5 times this season, very different from Sporting Braga who only saw the red card once. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
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Boavista vs Sporting Braga betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on February 26th, 2024, Monday.
The match will take place at the Estádio do Bessa Século XXI stadium in Porto.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Liga Portugal match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 4-1 result for Sporting Braga.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
