SC Braga
Football Portugal - Primeira Liga Estadio Municipal de Braga Sun 25 Jan 15:30
FC Alverca
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  5. Team News
  6. Lineups
  7. Injuries
  8. Squads
  9. Table

Primeira Liga Betting Preview: Braga vs Alverca

Braga go head-to-head with Alverca at Estadio Municipal de Braga, with kick-off set for 15:30 on Sunday 25 January.

Stick With Alverca to Cover the Line

We can expect to see a strong showing from Alverca +1.25 on the Asian Handicap. Claim a price of -122, with this pick seeing bettors divide their money between +1 and +1.5 for the encounter against Braga.

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Braga Overcame Alverca in Previous Clash

Braga won their last Primeira Liga game. It was on the road where Tondela were beaten 1-0 at Estadio Joao Cardoso. The Archbishops boasted 65% possession and had four shots on target, with Rodrigo Zalazar bagging a late winning goal.

On Thursday night, Braga triumphed 1-0 in the Europa League at home to Nottingham Forest.

Alverca claimed a home win in their previous Primeira Liga match. A 2-1 triumph against Moreirense at Complexo Desportivo Futebol Clube de Alverca made it back-to-back league victories. Custodio's men recorded 41% possession and had three shots on goal, with Nabili Touaizi and Sandro Lima both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Braga and Alverca saw the former win away from home. It was a 3-0 scoreline at Complexo Desportivo Futebol Clube de Alverca.

Primeira Liga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
5 Braga logo Braga 18 8 6 4 32 18 14 32:18 30
10 Alverca logo Alverca 18 7 2 9 19 28 -9 19:28 23
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Braga – Last 10 League Games

Braga have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts. Carlos Vicens' team have averaged 63.1% possession, 612.1 passes and 5.0 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.0 goals from 3.2 shots on goal, 8.2 attempts and 3.1 corners.

Top scorers are Rodrigo Zalazar and Ricardo Horta on 5 goals, while Pau Victor has racked up 2. Victor Gomez is the top assists maker on 3, with goalie Lukas Hornicek managing 4 clean sheets.

Alverca – Last 10 League Games

Alverca have won 4, lost 5 and drawn 1, with an average of 0.8 goals from 9.5 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal. The Villains average 43.8% possession, 374.1 passes, 3.9 corners in their favour and 4.1 corners against, while conceding 1.6 goals from 12.9 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Sandro Lima and Marko Milovanovic have 2 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Nabili Touaizi on 1. Nabili Touaizi is top assists provider with 2, while Andre Gomes has recorded 3 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Braga predicted lineup (3-4-3): Lukas Hornicek (GK), Bright Arrey-Mbi, Vitor Carvalho, Sikou Niakaté, Mario Dorgeles, Joao Moutinho, Florian Grillitsch, Leonardo Lelo, Rodrigo Zalazar, Pau Victor Delgado, Ricardo Horta.

Alverca predicted lineup (3-4-3): André Gomes (GK), Kaiky Naves, Sergi Gomez, Bastien Meupiyou, Nabil Touaizi, Sabit Abdulai, Alexsandro Amorim, Francisco Chissumba, Lincoln, Sandro Lima, Lucas Figueiredo.

Braga vs Alverca Prediction & Betting Tips

Be ready for Braga vs Alverca with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best corners advice, player props to watch and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Alverca +1.25 looks like the Asian Handicap bet to place at odds of -122. We’re expecting the outsiders to prosper in this Primeira Liga match and generate a solid return based on the numbers.

Our football experts are keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best Primeira Liga stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Braga vs Alverca league stats:

  • The +1.25 line has been covered by Alverca in 6 of their last 8 games on the road.
  • The +1.25 line has been covered by Alverca in 13 of their last 18 games.
  • The +1.25 line has been covered by Alverca in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Braga in 6 consecutive games.
  • The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Braga in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Braga in 16 of their last 20 games.
Alverca +1.25 Probability

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 54.9% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Braga Braga logo 1 - 1 Alverca logo Alverca

When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 1-1 outcome. We’ll go for the +550 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Rodrigo Zalazar to Score +210 BetMGM logo

Rodrigo Zalazar (Braga) has scored at least one goal in three consecutive Primeira Liga games. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +210.

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Corners Prediction

Braga Under 6.5 Corners -152 BetMGM logo

Braga have had under 6.5 corners in six consecutive home games, with Alverca conceding less than 6.5 corners in their past four matches. We’re anticipating Braga to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners wager available at -152.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Braga Logo Braga
Total
8.10 5.00 3.10
Home
8.90 5.60 3.30
Away
8.30 5.70 2.60
Alverca Logo Alverca
Total
8.00 3.90 4.10
Home
6.70 3.50 3.20
Away
8.88 3.13 5.75
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Alverca +1.25 -122
Both Team To Score Yes -102
Team Corners Braga Under 6.5 -152

We’ve lined up a same-game multi including these picks: Alverca to cover the +1.25 Asian Handicap, Yes on the Both Teams to Score market accompanied by Braga to record under 6.5 corners.

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Braga vs Alverca Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Have Braga as Heavy Favourites

The bookies are taking few risks with their betting odds of -263 for Braga winning which indicates that they have a 72% chance of triumphing in this Primeira Liga encounter. Alverca are regarded as a long shot to win and you can back them at +700.

Braga can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting -114. However, Alverca are +600 and the draw is +145 if you want to take a different option.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. Both Teams to Score No is chalked up at -141 for anyone predicting one side or more to fail to find the net.

If you head to the top football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to Primeira Liga games. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.

Pau Victor Heads First Goalscorer Market

Pau Victor can be backed to find the net anytime at +150, with +340 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Player Goals
Pau Victor (Braga)
First
+150
Anytime
+340
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Ricardo Horta (Braga)
First
+160
Anytime
+370
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Amine El Ouazzani (Braga)
First
+180
Anytime
+400
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Rodrigo Zalazar (Braga)
First
+210
Anytime
+500
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Can Braga Continue Unbeaten Home Streak?

Braga haven’t tasted defeat in four consecutive matches at Estadio Municipal de Braga. The Archbishops have recorded six victories, three defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Alverca have clocked up five losses, two wins and one draw in the past 8 away games, recording an average of 1.25 goals per match and conceding 1.75.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Braga logo Braga Home Stats 6-1-3 2.50 1.60 0.90 4 6 3 7
Alverca logo Alverca Away Stats 2-1-5 3.00 1.25 1.75 5 3 5 3
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Braga logo Braga League Stats
Alverca logo Alverca League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 8 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Braga vs Alverca Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Braga vs Alverca team news before you bet. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed Primeira Liga lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

Braga Predicted Lineup 3-4-3

Alverca Predicted Lineup 3-4-3

Braga Predicted Lineup 3-4-3

1 Lukas Hornicek
26 Bright Arrey-Mbi 6 Vitor Carvalho 4 Sikou Niakaté
20 Mario Dorgeles 8 Joao Moutinho 27 Florian Grillitsch 5 Leonardo Lelo
10 Rodrigo Zalazar 18 Pau Victor Delgado 21 Ricardo Horta
13 André Gomes
4 Kaiky Naves 5 Sergi Gomez 33 Bastien Meupiyou
2 Nabil Touaizi 21 Sabit Abdulai 8 Alexsandro Amorim 55 Francisco Chissumba
18 Lincoln 91 Sandro Lima 20 Lucas Figueiredo

Alverca Predicted Lineup 3-4-3

Previous Braga Lineups

22 Jan Europa League
Braga 1-0 Nott’m Forest
18 Jan Primeira Liga
Tondela 0-1 Braga
03 Jan Primeira Liga
Estrela 3-3 Braga
28 Dec Primeira Liga
Braga 2-2 Benfica
19 Dec Primeira Liga
Estoril 1-0 Braga
15 Dec Primeira Liga
Braga 1-0 Santa Clara

Previous Alverca Lineups

17 Jan Primeira Liga
Alverca 2-1 Moreirense
04 Jan Primeira Liga
Alverca 1-0 Famalicão
27 Dec Primeira Liga
Estoril 4-1 Alverca
22 Dec Primeira Liga
Alverca 0-3 Porto
14 Dec Primeira Liga
Arouca 1-0 Alverca
07 Dec Primeira Liga
Alverca 1-0 Nacional

Injuries & Suspensions

Braga Injury Table
Type Name Info
Gustaf Lagerbielke 2nd yellow (Red
Amine El Ouazzani Foot
Alverca Injury Table
Type Name Info
Chiquinho Other
Stephane Diarra Thigh
Tomas Mendes Other
Leo Chu Knee
Team Squads

Braga Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Carlos Vicens

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Lukas Hornicek 1 G 18 1620 18 0 0 0 1 0
Leonardo Lelo 5 D 18 1305 15 3 0 4 0 0
Victor Gomez 2 D 18 1228 13 5 1 3 1 0
Gustaf Lagerbielke 14 D 15 1221 13 2 2 0 3 1
Jean-Baptiste Gorby 29 M 17 1175 14 4 0 0 3 0

Alverca Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Custodio

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Amorim 8 M 18 1533 18 0 2 0 3 0
Andre Gomes 13 G 17 1530 17 0 0 0 3 0
Kaiky Naves 4 M 17 1483 17 0 0 0 4 1
Nabili Touaizi 2 F 18 1469 16 2 1 2 4 0
Bastien Meupiyou 33 D 16 1387 16 2 0 0 3 0
Portugal FlagPrimeira Liga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 18 17 1 0 37:4 52
2 Sporting 18 14 3 1 50:9 45
3 Benfica 18 12 6 0 38:11 42
4 Gil Vicente 18 8 7 3 24:13 31
5 Braga 18 8 6 4 32:18 30
6 Moreirense 18 8 3 7 25:26 27
7 Famalicão 18 7 5 6 21:14 26
8 Vitória 18 7 4 7 18:23 25
9 Estoril 18 6 5 7 33:29 23
10 Alverca 18 7 2 9 19:28 23
11 Rio Ave 18 4 8 6 22:31 20
12 Estrela 18 4 7 7 23:32 19
13 Nacional 18 4 5 9 22:28 17
14 Santa Clara 18 4 5 9 14:20 17
15 Arouca 18 4 5 9 19:42 17
16 Casa Pia 19 3 6 10 20:38 15
17 Tondela 18 3 3 12 12:30 12
18 AVS 19 0 5 14 14:47 5
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Sporting 9 7 1 1 30:3 22
2 Porto 8 7 1 0 16:2 22
3 Benfica 9 5 4 0 19:7 19
4 Gil Vicente 9 5 2 2 12:7 17
5 Moreirense 8 5 1 2 13:11 16
6 Alverca 10 5 1 4 9:14 16
7 Estoril 9 4 3 2 17:12 15
8 Vitória 10 4 3 3 14:14 15
9 Braga 8 4 2 2 14:7 14
10 Famalicão 9 3 2 4 13:8 11
11 Santa Clara 10 3 2 5 7:8 11
12 Estrela 10 2 4 4 13:17 10
13 Rio Ave 9 2 3 4 10:15 9
14 Arouca 9 2 3 4 10:19 9
15 Nacional 8 2 1 5 12:17 7
16 Tondela 9 1 2 6 6:13 5
17 Casa Pia 9 0 5 4 10:18 5
18 AVS 10 0 3 7 7:19 3