Based on last 50 matches in "Portugal. Liga Portugal", up to 01/14/2024
To build a prediction for the FC Porto - Braga match, scheduled for 14 January 2024, several key factors could influence the outcome. FC Porto have played 50 matches, in which they won 38 of them, drew 6 times and lost 6 matches. Braga, having played 50 matches, won 35 times, drew 6 matches and lost 9 defeats. In the league, FC Porto average 1.9 goals scored per game and 0.7 conceded. Braga average 2.3 scored and 1.1 conceded. These sides last met on 3 June 2023 at Braga's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
Both teams are fired up. Porto scores and plays more cautiously with the teams. But this time the opponents will repay their debts with goals scored. Both teams to score will be the optimal option. For both teams.
Porto need to win based on the league table, and since this team can play very strongly when needed, today we will see a match in which Porto will give 100% of their effort. Let’s cheer for Porto to win.
Braga wins by more than 1 goal in 6 out of 11 last matches.
H2 (-1.5)9
Braga scores over 2 goals in 12 out of 21 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)7.97
Braga scores over 2 goals in 6 out of last 8 away matches.
IT2O (2.5)7.97
Braga won in 35 out of 49 last matches.
W24.48
In 8 out of 11 last matches, Braga won the second half.
2nd Half - W24
In 7 out of 8 last matches of Braga away, over over 3 goals were scored.
TO (3.5)2.864
In 8 out of 12 last matches involving FC Porto, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No2.245
In 9 out of 12 last matches at home, FC Porto won the second half against Braga.
2nd Half - W12.19
Braga concedes under 2 goals in 7 matches straight.
IT1U (1.5)2.145
Braga does not lose in 10 out of 11 last matches.
2X2.096
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including forward Мехди Тареми. The squad is also missing several rotation players. The away side will be missing several key players, including forward Симон Банза, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Артур Соареш Диаш (Portugal). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 549 yellow cards (averaging 5.5 per match) and 21 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 33% of matches (33 out of 100). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.