Based on last 50 matches in "Portugal. Liga Portugal", up to 09/29/2024
To build a prediction for the Braga - Rio Ave match, scheduled for 29 September 2024, several key factors could influence the outcome. Braga have played 50 matches, in which they won 31 of them, drew 9 times and lost 10 matches. Rio Ave, having played 50 matches, won 10 times, drew 24 matches and lost 16 defeats. In the league, Braga average 2 goals scored per game and 1.2 conceded. Rio Ave average 1.1 scored and 1.3 conceded. These sides last met on 8 March 2024 at Rio Ave's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
There will be a goal in the first half. The home team need a win to consolidate their position in the league table before the Europa League match. Plus, the home team have looked good in recent matches. I do not rule out Rio Ave scoring as well.
Braga started frankly poorly and did not achieve the results expected, but they are now finding their form and demonstrating consistent play. The team actively uses the flanks, which ensures high scoring in matches. The average total in matches involving Braga is 2.6 goals, but they should already b... Show more
In this match, I will focus on the home team. On average, there are 8 corners per 3 games, while the guests have only 5, but that is enough. Based on the numbers, the bet should come through easily. There is no point in taking a handicap with small odds, but TO looks very good.
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
In 18 out of 30 last matches involving Rio Ave, a draw was recorded.
X4.26
In 8 out of last 12 away matches involving Rio Ave, a draw was recorded.
X4.26
In 5 out of last 7 away matches involving Rio Ave, a draw was recorded in the second half.
2nd Half - X2.825
In 8 last home matches, Braga concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.42
In 5 out of last 6 home matches involving Braga, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.368
In 4 last matches at home, Braga won the second half against Rio Ave.
2nd Half - W11.97
Braga scores over 1 goalat home against Rio Ave in 5 out of 6 last matches.
IT1O (1.5)1.704
In 6 out of 8 last matches at home, Braga scores against Rio Ave in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.675
Braga concedesat home in 8 matches straight.
IT2O (0.5)1.648
Braga won against Rio Ave at home in 5 out of 6 last matches.
W11.61
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the starting lineup. The away side will be missing one player from the rotation.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Клаудиу Перейра (Portugal). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 492 yellow cards (averaging 4.9 per match) and 28 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), which marks him as a fairly strict referee. He has awarded a penalty in 26% of matches (26 out of 100).