Braga vs Santa Clara Betting Tips and Prediction 14th May. On Sunday, May 14, Braga will host Santa Clara in the Primeira Liga at the Estadio Municipal de Braga. Santa Clara is currently in last place.
Last Sunday, the hosts suffered their first league loss since February. Braga was defeated 1-0 by league-leading Benfica, with Rafa Silva—a former Braga player—scoring the game’s lone goal. They still have three games to win without losing points to qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
Santa Clara, on the other hand, has 19 points and is currently last in the league. Due to Estoril Praia‘s 28-point lead in 15th place, their relegation is all but assured. Nevertheless, they defeated Gil Vicente 3-2 at home last Thursday to earn their first victory in a tournament since November.
Braga vs Santa Clara – Important Points:
Since 1999, the two teams have faced off 18 times, with Braga holding a 10-3 advantage. In six encounters with Santa, the hosts are unbeaten and have recorded four shutouts.
Ten of Braga’s last 11 home games against Santa in all competitions have gone undefeated. In the 2023 season of the Primeira Liga, the home team is undefeated and has won seven of eight games.
In their last nine home games in the Primeira Liga, Braga has retained a perfect record. In their last seven away losses in the Primeira Liga, the visitors have failed to score in four of those contests.
In the league this year, only Benfica (72) has scored more goals than Braga (66).
Braga vs Santa Clara – The Prediction:
In seven home games across all competitions, Braga is unbeaten and has recorded five shutouts. They have only lost one game at home, to Santa.
In contrast, Santa has had a difficult season and has only triumphed once since November. They have only experienced one victory while playing in the league. Braga ought to take advantage of that to earn a slim victory.
Prediction: Braga 2-1 Santa
Braga vs Santa Clara – The Tip:
1: Results – Braga
2: Total goals over 2.5 goals – Yes
3: At least 1 goal will be scored in the second half – Yes
4: Ricardo Horta will score or assist any time – Yes
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