Braga vs Vitoria Guimaraes prediction 31.10.2024 | League Cup
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- Competition: League Cup, Quarter-Finals
- Date: Thursday, 31st October, 2024
- Kickoff: 18:45 UK / 19:45 CET
- Venue: Estádio Municipal de Braga (Braga)
In the Porgugal's League Cup Quater Finals, the last season's winners, Braga, will welcome Vitoria Guimaraes at Estádio Municipal de Braga in Braga.
In the previous decade, Braga have mostly been Portugal's third or fourth-best team. This season, the popular Archbishops haven't had the best start, as they are in 5th place with 17 points from nine rounds, which is slightly worse than last season. In the Europa League, they weren't much better, considering they won just three points in three rounds, and they haven't had too tough a schedule - Olympiacos, Bodo/Glimt, and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Meanwhile, Vitoria Guimaraes have been between 5th and 7th place in Liga Portugal in recent years. This season, they are looking fine in all competitions. In Liga Portugal, they are in 6th place with 15 points in nine rounds, which is probably around their realistic placement. However, they have been particularly impressive in the Conference League, both in the qualifiers and the regular phase, winning all eight games! They are entering this match as an underdog, but considering the difference in form, they have every reason to be optimistic about.
Braga vs Vitoria Guimaraes pick: Over 2.5 goals
Braga haven't been great lately, losing three out of the last five games. However, they have been great for this type of bet, as they were over 2.5 goals in seven out of the previous eight games. They only failed to go over this line in the last game against Farense (2:0 win). But considering these teams were combined for 3.55 xG, we could have easily seen more goals.
On the other hand, Vitoria Guimaraes are in good form and currently on a six-game unbeaten run. During that period, Vitoria scored 13 goals - 2.2 per game. So, we expect another good offensive performance even against Braga away from home.
In the previous five h2h games, we saw three or more goals on three occasions - 60%. Considering the previous h2h games, Braga's constant high-scoring games, and Vitoria's recent offensive performances, we believe that an over 2.5 goals bet is the best option for the upcoming League Cup tie.
Braga vs Vitoria Guimaraes Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Braga
0 : 2
Vitoria Guimaraes
Liga Portugal
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Vitoria Guimaraes
2 : 3
Braga
Liga Portugal
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Braga
1 : 1
Vitoria Guimaraes
Liga Portugal
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Vitoria Guimaraes
2 : 1
Braga
Liga Portugal
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Braga
3 : 2
Vitoria Guimaraes
Taça De Portugal
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Braga
1 : 0
Vitoria Guimaraes
Liga Portugal
Braga team news
After a 2:0 win against SC Farense, coach Carlos Carvahal spoke to the media. He said it was a confident win built through the confidence. The coach also said it is difficult to score against such an organized defensive team. Eventually, he said they had numerous opportunities to score more goals and that they deserved at least one more.
The team should have no new injuries, but Bright Arrey-Mbi and Robson Bambu, who missed the previous matches, should remain sidelined.
Last matches of Braga
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Braga
2 : 0
Farense
Liga Portugal
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Braga
1 : 2
Bodo/Glimt
Europa League
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1º Dezembro
1 : 2
Braga
Taça De Portugal
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Porto
2 : 1
Braga
Liga Portugal
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Olympiacos Piraeus
3 : 0
Braga
Europa League
Braga lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Matheus
Defenders
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13
Joao Ferreira
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15
Paulo Oliveira
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4
Sikou Niakate
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25
Yuri Ribeiro
Midfielders
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6
Vitor Carvalho
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20
Ismael Gharbi
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10
Andre Horta
Forwards
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11
Roger Fernandes
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21
Ricardo Horta
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7
Bruma
Vitoria Guimaraes team news
After a 2:2 draw with Estrela, coach Rui Borges spoke to the media. He said they were immature and considered goals from the situations where they had to be more intelligent and mature. The coach wasn't too unhappy with the result and noted they were punished for their small mistakes.
Jorge Fernandes should be the only injured player on the team. The 27-year-old defender missed the last two months with a shoulder injury.
Last matches of Vitoria Guimaraes
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Estrela Amadora
2 : 2
Vitoria Guimaraes
Liga Portugal
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Djurgarden
1 : 2
Vitoria Guimaraes
Europa Conference League
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Pacos de Ferreira
1 : 3
Vitoria Guimaraes
Taça De Portugal
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Vitoria Guimaraes
2 : 2
Boavista
Liga Portugal
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Vitoria Guimaraes
3 : 1
Celje
Europa Conference League
Vitoria Guimaraes lineup
Goalkeeper
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14
Bruno Varela
Defenders
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76
Bruno Gaspar
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24
Toni Borevkovic
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3
Mikel Villanueva
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13
Joao Mendes
Midfielders
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10
Tiago Silva
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8
Tomas Handel
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20
Samu
Forwards
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11
Kaio Cesar
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7
Nelson Oliveira
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77
Nuno Santos
4 Reasons why we should see three or more goals
- Braga were over 2.5 goals in seven out of the last eight games
- Vitoria Guimaraes were over 2.5 goals in the last five matches
- Vitoria Guimaraes scored two or more goals in the previous five games in all competitions
- Three of the last five h2h games finished with three or more goals
Main prediction Braga - Vitoria Guimaraes
Over 2.5 goals
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