Probable Lineups

4-3-3
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(4) 2 Goals 2 (5)
(3) 2 Assists 3 (5)
(6.4) 6.4 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
25.8 Average Age 27
182.4 Average Height (cm) 180.5
(1.1) 0.9 Shots pg 1.1 (1.1)
(56%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 62% (60%)
(0.7) 0.7 Dribbles pg 1.1 (1.6)
(1.4) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Nacional
Braga
Player Reason Status Rating
Djibril Soumaré Out N/A
Ulisses Out 6.18
Player Reason Status Rating
Robson Bambu Out 6.68
João Moutinho Out 6.87
Rodrigo Zalazar Out 7.46
Bright Arrey-Mbi Out 6.58

Team News

Nacional
Braga
  • Ulisess was sent off against Estoril and will leave a gap at the heart of the defense that should be filled by Léo Santos.
  • Tiago Reis and Dyego Sousa will be in competition to lead the line.
  • Paulo Oliveira should return to the Starting XI as Arrey-Mby serves a match ban.
  • Zalazar went off injured and won't feature here which could force Carvalhal to change his formation to a 4-2-3-1, with Ricardo Horta behind the striker.

Match FactsSponsored

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Nacional have lost 17 of their last 21 matches (Liga Portugal).
Nacional lose
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Braga have scored at least 2 goals in their last 10 matches against Nacional in all competitions.
Over 1.5 goals
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Nacional have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 8 matches against Braga in all competitions.
Over 2.5 goals

Prediction

  • CD Nacional' offensive wasn't particularly inspired last weekend as they were unable to create many chances in the 1-0 loss to Estoril. They will look to get back to winning ways at home.
  • The new manager bounce effect seems to be wearing off for SC Braga as they're facing a 3-man winless run. For the first time in 7 years, they lost to rivals Vitória SC at home, which have certainly impacted their morale.
  • The hosts last win against their next opponents happened 10 years ago. Since then, SC Braga won 10 of the 15 matches between the sides, a trend that might not change due to the visitors' superiority in quality.
Prediction Related Bets:
Braga win1.701-28.50Over 2.5 goals1.85
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