Porto vs Braga
, KO: 20:30 Oct 6, 2024, Estadio Do Dragao
Porto continue their pursuit of leaders Sporting CP as they host Braga in a Primeira Liga fixture on Sunday. Porto have been solid enough this season, especially at home and should have the upper hand over Braga.
It has been a solid enough start to the season for Porto, who have suffered just one Primeira Liga defeat so far. Vitor Bruno’s men are keeping close tabs on leaders Sporting CP and are just three points off the pace.
The key to Porto’s early success is a solid home record having won all four of their domestic fixtures at the Estadio Do Dragao. They triumphed 4-0 over Arouca last time out before battling from two goals down to draw 3-3 with Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday.
It has not been a smooth start to the season for Braga, who have been a bit erratic so far. However, they appear to have found some momentum in recent weeks, winning three of their last four matches across all competitions.
Like Porto, Braga were rampant last time out in the Primeira Liga as they eased to a 4-0 victory over Rio Ave. However, Carlos Carvalhal’s men will head into Sunday’s clash off the back of a 3-0 defeat at Olympiacos in the Europa League.
How the bookies view it: Porto overwhelming favourites
Porto have been installed as overwhelming favourites and are priced at 4/7 by Betfred to claim the win. An unlikely victory for Braga is valued at 9/2 while Betfred is also offering odds of 11/4 for a draw.
Head to head: Porto dominant
Porto have a 43-14 advantage with 14 draws from 71 previous matches against Braga. They have won three of the last four meetings and did the double last season, claiming a 2-0 victory at the Estadio Do Dragao.
Players to watch: Samu looks sharp
Samu Omorodion has been one of the standout players for Porto this season, scoring seven goals across all competitions so far. The striker is priced at 6/5 by Betfred to find the net on Sunday.
Porto have had shutouts in three of their four Primeira Liga home matches this season and will be targeting a repeat on Sunday. They have not conceded in the last five meetings with Braga and could be set to keep another clean sheet at 11/8 with Betfred.
Probable line-ups
Porto have no injuries or suspensions and are unlikely to make too many changes to the team. Samu should lead the line once again with Pepe providing support while Ze Pedro is set to continue at the back.
Braga also have a fully fit squad to pick from and should stick with Ouazzani leading the line. Bruma is also expected to return to the team while Sikou Niakate should continue at the back.
Porto: Diogo Costa, Joao Mario, Ze Pedro, Perez, Moura, Gonzalez, Varela, Vieira, Galeno, Pepe, Samu
Braga: Matheus, Marin, Niakate, Gomez, Ferreira, Carvalho, Horta, Bruma, Gharbi, Horta, Ouazzani
Anything else catch the eye?
Porto have won to nil in the last two matches against Braga and could be set for a similar outcome at 7/4 with Betfred. Having scored four in their previous Primeira Liga fixture, a -1 handicap could also be considered at 8/5 by Betfred.
The hosts have multiple attacking threats and could be backed to score in both halves at 13/10 by Betfred.
This match between Porto and Braga will be played on Oct 6, 2024 and kick off at 20:30. Check below for our tipsters best Porto vs Braga prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
