Braga vs Sporting – Portugal Cup| Date: Tuesday, 23 January, 2023 | Kick-off: 19:45 CET | Venue: Estadio Municipal de Braga (Portugal).
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Braga has secured victory in the Portugal Cup three times since the inception of the competition. The Portuguese club’s most recent triumph was in the 2020-21 season, defeating Porto at home with a 1-0 scoreline. To replicate this success, the team must maintain focus on achieving their goals.
Sporting is one of the most successful clubs in the competition, having secured 17 trophies. Their latest triumph was in the 2018-19 season when they emerged victorious against Porto in a penalty shootout.
We predict match to end in Sporting Win
Prediction: Sporting Win
In 20 meetings, Braga emerged victorious 6 times, Sporting won 11 times, and 3 draws were recorded. Over 1.5 goals were consistently observed, leading us to anticipate a similar outcome.
We say goals will be (over 1.5).
Betting Tip: Goals over 1.5
Braga is currently positioned 4th in the Liga Portugal table. The team has not been on a decent run of results, having won only two games out of their last five fixtures, along with a draw and two losses. Despite being considered one of the favorites to win the competition, the team needs to elevate their performance to stand a better chance against the upcoming opponents.
Sporting currently occupies the 1st position with 46 points. The team has maintained excellent form, having not lost a game in their last five matches. To progress to the next stage of the competition, Sporting must sustain their impressive performance and continue with their effective style of play.
Braga: Matheus, Borja, Paulo, Jose, Victor, Moutinho, Vitor, Horta, Pizzi, Djalo, Abel.
Sporting: Antonio, Inacio, Coates, Eduardo, Santos, Pedro, Morten, Ricardo, Paulinho, Viktor, Trincao.
TV Channel: Astro