Nacional vs Braga Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2024
We’re Backing Braga to Win
Braga could secure the spoils against Nacional and we’ll take this selection on the Full-Time Result market. There are attractive odds of -133 and we can’t resist the opportunity to back the visitors.
Braga Overcame Nacional in Last H2H
Nacional were defeated on the road in their last game. Estoril won 1-0 at Antonio Coimbra da Mota. Tiago Margarido's team had 48% possession and three shots on target.
Braga were beaten their previous game, losing 2-0 at home to Vitória de Guimarães at Estadio Municipal de Braga. They were 52% in the possession stakes and recorded two shots on goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
These two teams last met at Estadio da Madeira, with Braga claiming the win. Beating Nacional by a 2-1 scoreline.
| Primeira Liga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Braga |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 15 |  Nacional |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0:2 | 0 |
1 win, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.8 goals from 11.0 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal. Nacional have had 46.2% possession, 331.2 passes and 3.4 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.8 goals from 13.4 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.6 corners.
Daniel Penha, Isaac Aguiar, Nigel Thomas and Miguel Baeza are joint-top scorers with 1 goals on the board. Adrian Butzke, Luis Esteves and Matheus Dias have the most assists with 1, while goalie Lucas Franca has recorded 1 clean sheets.
Braga – Last 10 League GamesBraga have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, averaging 4.5 shots on goal, 11.6 attempts and 1.5 goals. Carlos Carvalhal's men average 54.1% possession, 460.4 passes, 6.4 corners taken and 4.7 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 11.6 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.
The leading scorer has been Rodrigo Zalazar with 5, while Ricardo Horta and Abel Ruiz have 2. Rodrigo Zalazar and Alvaro Djalo are top assists providers with 2, while Matheus has recorded 1 clean sheets in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Nacional confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Lucas Franca (GK), Gustavo Garcia, Leonardo Santos, Ze Vitor, Jose Gomes, Daniel Penha, Matheus Dias, Luis Esteves, Arvin Appiah, Tiago Reis, Miguel Baeza.
Braga confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Matheus (GK), Joao Ferreira, Sikou Niakate, Paulo Oliveira, Yuri Ribeiro, Jean-Baptiste Gorby, Carvalho, Roger Fernandes, Ricardo Horta, Bruma, Roberto Fernandez.
Nacional vs Braga Prediction & Betting Tips
Braga are available at -133 to land a win and we think this price looks far too big. We’re anticipating that the visitors will claim a Primeira Liga victory and some nice dividends can be landed.
We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.
Key Nacional vs Braga league stats:
Braga to Win Probability
The betting sites are estimating that there is a 57.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Our prediction for the correct score is Braga to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +510. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.
Nacional vs Braga Odds
Nacional League Stats
Braga League Stats
- 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 5 matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 3.50 corners against in the last 2 home matches
- An average of 8.00 corners awarded in the last 5 matches
- An average of 7.50 corners awarded in the last 2 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 2 of the last 5 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 0 of the last 2 home matches
- An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 46.20% possession in the last 5 matches
- An average of 43.00% possession in the last 2 home matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 5 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 2 home matches
- An average of 54.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Nacional this season are Daniel Penha (1), Isaac Aguiar (1), Miguel Baeza (1)
- Top Assistors for Nacional this season are Adrian Butzke (1), Luis Esteves (1), Matheus Dias (1)
Nacional vs Braga Lineups & Team News
It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Nacional vs Braga team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.
Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Primeira Liga squads.
Nacional Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Braga Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Nacional Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Braga Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Nacional Substitutes
- 1Rui Encarnacao
- 2Joao Aurelio
- 7Ruben Macedo
- 8Bruno Costa
- 9Adrian Butzke
- 11Nigel Thomas
- 18Andre Sousa
- 23Isaac Aguiar
- 43Douglas Sequeira
Braga Substitutes
- 2Victor Gomez
- 9Amine El Ouazzani
- 10Andre Horta
- 19Adrian Marin
- 20Ismael Gharbi
- 27Rafik Guitane
- 53Jonatas Noro
- 77Gabri Martinez
- 91Lukas Hornicek
Previous Nacional Lineups
Previous Braga Lineups
Primeira Liga Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braga | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Porto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Famalicão | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Arouca | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 5 | Gil Vicente | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Sporting | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 7 | Moreirense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 8 | Estoril | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 9 | Estrela | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 10 | Benfica | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Rio Ave | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Alverca | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 13 | AVS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 14 | Casa Pia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 15 | Nacional | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 16 | Santa Clara | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 17 | Tondela | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 18 | Vitória | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braga | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Porto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Famalicão | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Arouca | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 5 | Moreirense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 6 | Estoril | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 7 | Gil Vicente | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 8 | Sporting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 9 | Estrela | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | Benfica | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Rio Ave | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Alverca | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 13 | AVS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 14 | Santa Clara | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 15 | Tondela | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 16 | Vitória | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 17 | Casa Pia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 18 | Nacional | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
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