AVS vs Braga prediction 02.02.2026 | Liga Portugal
AVS
Kick off:
Date:
Braga
1
9.30
X
5.10
2
1.37
Contents
- Competition: Liga Portugal
- Date: Monday, 2nd February, 2026
- Kickoff: 18:45 UK / 19:45 CET
- Venue: Estádio do CD das Aves (Vila das Aves)
On Monday evening, AVS will host Braga in the 20th round of the Portuguese top-flight division. AVS are stuck at the bottom of the league and are looking for their first league win of the season against Braga, which won two league games in a row and are undefeated in the past four across competition.
Let's break down the game and find the best possible bet for this Liga Portugal tie.
AVS vs Braga Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Braga
2 : 2
AVS
Liga Portugal
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Braga
4 : 1
AVS
Liga Portugal
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AVS
0 : 1
Braga
Liga Portugal
In the first h2h game this season, we saw a 2:2 draw in Braga. However, Braga were a much better team and undoubtedly deserved a win. They had 76% ball possession, 21 goal attempts to AVS's four, and 2.3 xG vs AVS's 0.51 xG. In total, they've met three times, with Braga winning two and the last game ending in a draw.
Regarding the number of goals, we saw three or more goals twice, while both teams scored in the same number of games (two).
AVS team overview
Last season, AVS came super close to being relegated but managed to survive through the relegation play-off. This season, they have been simply atrocious, and even after changing the coach in mid-December, the situation is unchanged. Under the new head coach, AVS won just one point in four rounds. At the moment, AVS are sitting in the last spot with only five points and are already ten away from 16th place and 12 away from the safe zone.
After a 3:3 draw with Casa Pia, coach João Henriques spoke to the media. He said the team made a good response after going 3:0 down. The coach praised the team's effort and fighting spirit, linking the comeback with the team's effort shown in the previous game.
Last matches of AVS
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Casa Pia
3 : 3
AVS
Liga Portugal
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AVS
0 : 1
Arouca
Liga Portugal
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AVS
0 : 2
Moreirense
Liga Portugal
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Porto
2 : 0
AVS
Liga Portugal
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AVS
2 : 2
CD Nacional
Liga Portugal
AVS lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Adriel
Defenders
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23
Gustavo Mendonça
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26
Ponck
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35
Rúben Semedo
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24
Kiki
Midfielders
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27
Ángel Algobia
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70
Roni
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8
Pedro Lima
Forwards
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7
Tomané
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11
Tunde Akinsola
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14
Óscar Perea
Braga team overview
Braga have been mostly the fourth-best team in Liga Portugal for over a decade. This season, the Archbishops are again in their usual spot as the Big-Three (FC Porto, Sporting, and Benfica) have created a considerable advantage. With 33 points in 19 rounds, Braga are 12 points behind 3rd-placed Benfica, and securing that 4th place seems like their maximum.
After a goalless draw with Go Ahead Eagles, coach Carlos Vicens spoke to the media. He was satisfied with how things went in the competition, securing the 1/8 Finals. The coach was particularly satisfied with the team's defensive work but noted they struggled to be more dynamic with the ball.
Last matches of Braga
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Go Ahead Eagles
0 : 0
Braga
Europa League
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Braga
5 : 0
Alverca
Liga Portugal
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Braga
1 : 0
Nottingham Forest
Europa League
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Tondela
0 : 1
Braga
Liga Portugal
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Fafe
2 : 1
Braga
Taça De Portugal
Braga lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Lukas Hornicek
Defenders
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37
Adrian Leon Barisic
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14
Gustaf Lagerbielke
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26
Bright Arrey-Mbi
Midfielders
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2
Víctor Gómez
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8
João Moutinho
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29
Gorby
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5
Leonardo Lelo
Forwards
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21
Ricardo Horta
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10
Rodrigo Zalazar
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39
Fran Navarro
Prediction
With 14 scored goals in 19 rounds, AVS are the second-worst offensive team in the league. They have also struggled massively against the Big Three, failing to score in each of their games against FC Porto, Sporting, and Benfica. So, it is hard to expect a great offensive performance against Braga, which had four straight clean sheets against solid teams.
Menawhile, Braga played four games against the bottom three teams (AVS, Tondela twice, and Casa Pia) and kept a clean sheet in three of those four matches! Additionally, Braga weren't great offensively on the road, scoring just three goals in four matches - 0.75 per game.
Considering all the above, we believe at least one team (most likely AVS) will fail to score in this Liga Portugal tie.
3 Reasons why both teams shouldn't score
- AVS failed to score in three of the last four games
- AVS failed to score against the top three teams on the league table
- Braga kept a clean sheet in the past four matches
Main prediction AVS - Braga
Both Teams to Score - NO
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.70
AVS vs Braga standings in Liga Portugal
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porto | 19 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 40 - 4 | +36 | 55 |
| 2 | Sporting CP | 20 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 54 - 11 | +43 | 51 |
| 3 | Benfica | 20 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 42 - 11 | +31 | 46 |
| 4 | Gil Vicente | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 29 - 16 | +13 | 34 |
| 5 | Sporting Braga | 19 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 37 - 18 | +19 | 33 |
| 6 | Moreirense | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 26 - 27 | -1 | 30 |
| 7 | Estoril | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 41 - 33 | +8 | 29 |
| 8 | Famalicão | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 24 - 19 | +5 | 29 |
| 9 | Vitória Guimarães | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 21 - 27 | -6 | 28 |
| 10 | Alverca | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 20 - 34 | -14 | 24 |
| 11 | Nacional | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 27 - 30 | -3 | 20 |
| 12 | Estrela Amadora | 20 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 24 - 37 | -13 | 20 |
| 13 | Rio Ave | 20 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 22 - 38 | -16 | 20 |
| 14 | Arouca | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 23 - 44 | -21 | 20 |
| 15 | Santa Clara | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 16 - 25 | -9 | 17 |
| 16 | Casa Pia | 19 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 20 - 38 | -18 | 15 |
| 17 | Tondela | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 12 - 33 | -21 | 13 |
| 18 | AVS | 19 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 14 - 47 | -33 | 5 |