Braga vs FC Porto Prediction 18.05.2024

• Competition: Portugal - Primeira Liga
• Date: Saturday, 18th, May 2024
• Kickoff: 20:30 UTC +1 / 21.30 CEST
• Venue: Estadio Municipal de Braga (Braga)

The curtain will fall on the 2023-24 Primeira Liga campaign with a spectacular showdown at the Estadio Municipal de Braga as Braga and Porto battle it out for third place.

Braga vs Porto Betting Tips: BTTS

Separated by just a single point in the league standings heading into the final 90 minutes of this season's Primeira Liga campaign, Braga and Porto will be determining their fate as they both vie for the third spot, which guarantees direct entry into the UEFA Europa League group stage next season, promising an action-packed clash at the Quarry.

Undoubtedly, it's crucial to highlight that defense has been Braga's weakest point this term, starkly evident in recent weeks where they've shipping at least two goals in each of their last three matches, and they will need to tighten things up at the back significantly on the closing matchday if they are to have any hope of pulling off a huge win.

On the plus side, Os Arcebispos' free-flowing attacking style has often allowed them to make up for their defensive vulnerabilities, which was noted in their latest pair of top-flight matches, where they were awash with goals, throwing Casa Pia in a seven-goal thriller before they earned a last-gasp 3-2 victory over Vitoria Guimaraes last time out.

Otherwise, Braga's blend of explosive attack and leaky defensive unit has positioned them as the most entertaining side in the Primeira Liga this term, having recorded BTTS outcomes a remarkable 23 times in 33 matches, surpassing any other team in the division, and makes is that another high-scoring contest is on the cards on the final day.

That being said, on the opposite end of the pitch stands a formidable Porto side that has greatly improved in the attacking third as of late, netting two or more goals in each of their last six league fixtures, including last week's heart-stopping 2-1 victory over Boavista courtesy of Mehi Taremi's 90+8-minute winner.

The tally of 27 goals conceded earns them recognition for the best defense in the top division of Portugal, on par with Benfica's 27, but things have started to weaken at the back in recent times, often finding themselves trailing and having to come from behind to salvage points, managing only two scarce shutouts in their last 10 matches across all competitions.

Despite being considered the favorite, Conceicao's squad doesn't inspire confidence, so we think Os Arcebispos can spring a suprise for their deveted supporters by snatching third place from the faltering giant in what promises to be a wide-open contest with goals bulging at both ends. Thus, we support BTTS as the principal recommendation.