Braga vs Famalicao Prediction and Betting Tips

Braga vs Famalicao Prediction and Betting Tips | December 16th 2024

Modified Dec 14, 2024 14:48 GMT

SC Braga v TSG 1899 Hoffenheim - UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 - Source: Getty — Braga square off against Famalicao in the Primeira Liga

Braga will invite local rivals Famalicao to the Estádio Municipal de Braga in the Primeira Liga on Monday. The hosts are in fifth place in the league table with 24 points, six more than Famalicenses, who are in eighth place.

Os Arcebispos are winless in their last two games. They played out a 2-2 home draw against Estoril Praia last week, with Bruma bagging a brace. Their poor form continued in the UEFA Europa League meeting against Roma, suffering a 3-0 away loss on Thursday. They failed to score for the first time since October and will look to return to goalscoring ways.

The visitors are winless in their last four games in all competitions, suffering two defeats. They hosted Porto in the league last week and were held to a 1-1 draw. Óscar Aranda had scored in the first half but failed to score from the penalty spot in the second half.

Braga vs Famalicao Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

There is not much history between the two teams and they have met 20 times, with all meetings taking place in the Primeira Liga. The hosts have the upper hand in these meetings with nine wins. Famalicenses have five wins and six games have ended in draws.
Both teams registered 2-1 away wins in the league meetings last season.
The last seven meetings between the two teams have produced over 2.5 goals.
The Arsenalists have suffered three losses in their last 10 home games, scoring at least two goals in seven games during that period.
Famalicao have registered one win in their last 10 league outings with six games ending in draws.
Os Arcebispos have outscored the visitors 22-14 in 13 league games this season. The visitors have the better defensive record, conceding one fewer goal (12).

Braga vs Famalicao Prediction

Os Arcebispos saw their unbeaten streak ended after four games on Thursday and will look to bounce back with a win in this home game. Interestingly, two of their three losses in the Primeira Liga this season have been registered at home.

Famalicenses have recorded two wins in their last 12 games in all competitions, with both coming in away games. They have failed to score in four of their last eight league outings.

While the hosts have seen a drop in form recently, they have the better record in this fixture, and considering their better goalscoring record this season, they should be able to eke out a narrow win.

Prediction: Braga 2-1 Famalicao