Sporting CP vs Braga Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Liga Portugal 2024-25

Nine points separate both sides in the league table.

Sporting CP will host S.C. Braga at Estádio José Alvalade on matchday 28 of Liga Portugal. The home side are currently leading the points table and are ahead of their eternal rivals, SL Benfica, on goal difference. With 20 wins, five draws, and two losses, the Lions are having a great season, which can lead to them winning their 21st league title.

Braga, on the other hand, are also in a strong position and currently occupies fourth place in the league table. They have accumulated 56 points from their opening 27 matches and are level on points with FC Porto. Braga are coming into this game on the back of three consecutive wins, and they will back themselves to come out on top against the league leaders.

Kick-off:

• Location: Lisbon, Portugal
• Stadium: José Alvalade Stadium
• Date and Kickoff Time: April 8 – 1:15 IST / April 7 – 19:45 GMT/12:45 PT/15:45 ET
• Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In Use

Form:

Sporting CP (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Braga (in all competitions): W-W-W-L-L

Players to watch out for:

Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting CP)

The Swedish international took the footballing world by storm after having a phenomenal year in 2024. He outscored everyone and emerged as the most effective marksman in world football. His form has continued in 2025, as he has scored eight goals in his previous five appearances for Sporting CP.

VIKTOR. GYÖKERES. pic.twitter.com/OJGbjp5C71

— Sporting CP (@SportingCP) August 23, 2024

Ricardo Horta (Barga)

The Portuguese winger is the top goalscorer for his club in the ongoing league campaign. He is very versatile and can operate as a traditional number 10 behind the striker as well. He possesses incredible technical ability and is renowned for his splendid set piece-taking technique.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 4-2 win for Sporting CP.
• They won 2-0 against Rio Ave in their last game.
• Braga won 2-1 against Arouca in their last game.

Sporting CP vs Braga: betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: The hosts to win – 1.67 by 1XBET
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.33 by Stake
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 3 – 1.92 by Dafabet

Injury and Team news:

Nuno Santos, Pedro Gonçalves, Daniel Bragança, Jeremiah St. Juste, João Simões, and Hidemasa Morita will be unavailable for the home side due to their respective injuries.

Braga, on the other hand, will be without the likes of Roger and Fran Navarro for their clash against Sporting CP.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 55

Sporting CP won: 33

Braga won: 15

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineup:

Sporting CP (3-4-2-1)

Silva(GK); Quaresma, Diomande, Inácio; Fresneda, Debast, Felicíssimo, Reis; Trincão, Quenda; Gyökeres

Braga (4-2-3-1)

Horníček(GK); Chissumba, Bambu, Oliveira, Gomez; Račić, Moutinho; Horta, Zalazar, Martinez; El Ouazzani

Match Prediction:

Sporting CP are coming into this game as the favorite. Despite Braga being in great form, the home advantage and superior individual talent will give them an edge, in our opinion.

Prediction: Sporting CP 3-1 Braga

Telecast details:

India – GXR World

Portugal – Sports TV1

US – fubo TV

France – myCANAL

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