A football match between Portimonense and Sporting Braga of the Liga Portugal will take place in Portugal on Monday, April 01th, 2024, at 19:15h (UTC), check the Portimonense vs Sporting Braga betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Portimonense vs Sporting Braga will occur
The game takes place in the small Estádio Municipal de Portimão stadium, in the city of Portimão, with a capacity for 9544 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 Portimonense 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 2.88 goals per match.
Portimonense last match
In the last match they played, Portimonense collected a defeat. The opposing team was Estoril, and the match – which ended with the result of 1-0 – was valid for Liga Portugal. Coach P. Bento Brito’s disposed his team in a 3-4-1-2 formation.
This defeat was something that was already predicted before the game. The odds for them to win, of 5.25 indicated as much.
The defense certainly did not shine in this match. One of those responsible for the crisis of the defensive department is Pedrão, cumbersome and unpunctual, constantly behind the opponents. The team’s overall underwhelming performance was also due to his disappointing performance.
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 Liga Portugal, Sporting Braga, who used a 4-4-2 formation, faced the Gil Vicente team with a final score of 2-1.
The team’s favoritism prior to the match was confirmed thanks to the positive result, a victory that had odds of 1.40.
Portimonense vs Sporting Braga h2h
Portimonense was in 1st place in the Taça De Portugal while Sporting Braga was in 2nd place, the last time these teams faced each other. Portimonense team entered the field with the 4-2-3-1 formation, the same tactic Sporting Braga used in the match.
It was on 25-11-2023 when these two teams last clashed on the field. That match, which ended with the 1-4 win for Sporting Braga, was valid for the 2023/2024 season of the Taça De Portugal.
The Sporting Braga team has accomplished more consistent results in the past five games, than Portimonense its counterpart.
Teams varying in strengths and motivations.
In this football match, C. Ruivo Pereira will be the referee while T. Pereira Costa and A. Cabral Almeida will assist him.
Portimonense
Liga Portugal leaderboard now
The Portimonense team with 23 points currently occupies the 16th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Relegation Play-off, with a campaign of 6 wins, 5 draws and 15 losses.
The team, in the 27th round, has 2 points over the Vizela team in position 17, and 2 points less than that of Rio Ave team that is placed in 15th place.
Portimonense analysis
At the end of matchday 26 we see that Portimonense conceded more goals than they scored, with 53 goals conceded and 24 scored.
In terms of form, the team comes from a 2 losses streak in the Liga Portugal, which is not a good omen for this next match.
Portimonense’s average possession rate in the league is 43.38%, which means that the team usually can’t take the initiative in the game and has a more reactive style of play. Therefore, for this match Portimonense vs Sporting Braga 2023/2024, the team should make an effort to keep the possession and be able to attack the opponent.
Best goalscorer from Portimonense
If we want to highlight a player in the team’s offensive sector until this competition stage, we have to name Carlinhos. Portimonense owes some of their triumphs to the Midfielder who scored 6 goals in this season.
It should also be noted that 3 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Sporting Braga
Liga Portugal leaderboard now
The Sporting Braga team with 53 points currently occupies the 4th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Conference League Qualifiers, with a campaign of 16 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses.
This means that, in the 27th round, the team has an advantage of 3 points against the Vitória SC team that is just behind in 5th place.
Sporting Braga analysis
We have reached matchday 26 in Liga Portugal and at the moment Sporting Braga has made 55 goals and conceded 34.
Sporting Braga has been in impressive form lately, winning 4 out of their last 5 matches, and drawing 1. They have been showing great resilience and determination, and it seems that they are on track to achieve their goals this season.
As we approach the Regular Season, Sporting Braga is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 6.15 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.
This is a top 5 team in the Liga Portugal that wants to keep up with the good performances!
Ball possession above 50% typically gives teams some control over their opponents. For this reason, the Sporting Braga team usually goes for an average ball possession of 58.96% to try to control the game.
With a balance of 8 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws in the Liga Portugal, Sporting Braga playing away does not usually give much chance to opponents.
Sporting Braga is a more offensive team than Portimonense, having 3187 attacks vs. 2303 from Portimonense, having scored 55 times, in comparison, Portimonense converted into goal 24 times.
Best goalscorer from Sporting Braga
Simon Banza has proved to be a tremendous individual asset for the team’s offense this season. With 19 goals scored in the competition, the Attacker has been instrumental in leading Sporting Braga to obtain favorable outcomes on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
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Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Portimonense is Carlinhos, who has already scored 6 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Sporting Braga is Simon Banza, he has scored in 19 opportunities.
Between 75-90 minutes is a good time to bet as some study have shown this to be the time where most goals occur.
The bet on 2.5 goals less seems to be a good option, considering that Sporting Braga has an average of 2.15 goals per game as a visitor. This market is an option to use since Sporting Braga does not concede goals away from home.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.25.
Handicap Betting Tip
It is very clear the huge favoritism that Sporting Braga has for this match. The difference between the teams is big, and that should be evident in the final result. Therefore, a good bet for this clash is on the Asian handicap of -1.5 in favor of the visiting team.
Corners Top Betting Tips
Good betting results could be obtained if one notes that there is an average of 4.9 corners per game.
Cards Top Betting Tips
These teams together have a combined average of 5.27 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 Portimonense side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 4 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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Portimonense vs Sporting Braga betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on April 01th, 2024, Monday.
The match will take place at the Estádio Municipal de Portimão stadium in Portimão.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Taça De Portugal match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 1-4 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.
