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JefeBet brings you a comprehensive preview and prediction for the Primeira Liga match between Braga vs Famalicao. In this article, we’ll examine the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, and analyze potential tactics they may employ. With both teams now firmly established in the Primeira Liga, this match promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Check out our predictions and picks for the Braga vs Famalicão showdown. Although they stand in different places in the table, both teams have produced impressive wins this season, which we will delve into further.
Be sure to read our reviews of BetMGM and Unibet, the odds providers for this game.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Braga vs Famalicao Primeira Liga Matchday 19 Game on February 5, 2023
- Where: Estádio Municipal de Braga, Braga, Portugal
- When: Sunday, February 5, 2023, 10:30 AM ET
- BetMGM Moneyline: Braga (-275) / Tie (+380) / Famalicão (+650)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Braga (AH -1.25, -125) / Famalicão (AH +1.25, +104)
- Over/Under (2.5) from BetMGM: Over (-145) / Under (+105)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (+100) / No (-140)
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Betting on Sporting Braga
First we have a Braga that is coming on relentlessly. This team is in third position in the Primeira Liga table and after 18 matches has won 13, drawn 1 and lost 4. In addition, they have scored 39 goals and conceded 18 for a goal difference of 21 goals for. With 40 points, it could move into second place, passing Porto, if it wins on this matchday and Porto loses or draws.
In the last five games they have played, they have had an incredible run of four wins (3-0 vs Benfica; 0-4 vs Santa Clara; 1-0 vs Boavista; 1-2 vs Paços Ferreira) and one loss (5-0 vs Sporting Lisbon). Although their defeat was significant and does not fit in with their past results, the match against Famaliçao may not be too difficult for the team.
In these five dates, they have managed to score 10 goals and have allowed 6. The Braga players who managed to score were Abel Ruiz, Ricardo Horta, Irui Medeiros, André Horta, Vitinha and Simon Banza.
Possible Braga lineup (3-5-2): Matheus Lima; Nuno Sequeira, Vitor Tormena, Cristian Borja; Victor Gomez, Paulo Oliveira, Al-Musrati, Uros Racic, Abel Ruiz; Simon Banza, Irui Medeiros.
Betting on Famalicão
On the other hand, Famalicão finds itself at the bottom of the table and has played the same number of games as Braga, but with less than half the wins (6). They have drawn 3 and lost 9, making for a less than ideal season. They have scored 17 goals and conceded 23.
However, the team’s recent performance in their last five matches shows improvement. Out of these five, they have won three (0-2 vs Chaves; 2-1 vs Vizela; 1-0 vs Estoril), drawn one (0-0 vs Rio Ave), and lost one (4-1 vs Porto). With half of their victories in the season happening in their last five games, it’s clear that Famalicão is on the rise.
Their six goals in the last five games were scored by Jhonder Cádiz, Iván Jaime, Alexandre Penetra, Rui Fonte, and Santiago Colombatto, with some of these players expected to start against Braga.
Possible Famalicão lineup (4-2-3-1): Luiz Junior; Alexandre Penetra, Riccieli da Silva, Enea Mihaj, Francisco Moura; Zaydou Youssouf, Santiago Colombatto; Ivo Rodrigues, Ivan Jaime, Alex Dobre, Jhonder Cadiz.
JefeBet Prediction
The Braga vs Famalicão match will not be at all easy for the visitors. Not only Braga is coming from a good run, they have also had good results throughout the tournament. However, Famalicão has also been increasing its level of play and will not give away the match, especially after having achieved several victories.
Prediction: A 2-2 draw.
