David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Estoril
Braga
One of the matches of the 30th round of the Portuguese Championship will take place on Saturday at the "António Coimbra da Mota" stadium, where local Estoril will host Braga. I suggest a bet on goals in this match with a good coefficient.
Match preview
After a fight for survival last season, the "Canaries" have noticeably improved — now they are a confident mid-table team capable of giving even the Primeira giants a run for their money. Nevertheless, in recent weeks, Vasco Seabra's squad has experienced a decline: only one victory in the last six rounds — a worrying sign at the end of the campaign. One of the team's distinctive qualities remains tactical flexibility: Estoril can adapt to any opponent, varying their game plan during the match.
Special emphasis is placed on wing attacks, where speedy wing-backs actively join in and create width. However, the team lacks stability — especially in the second halves. Losses of concentration towards the final whistle often result in conceded goals, undoing all efforts against top-table clubs.
The "Gunners" aim to maintain their top-3 status and continue to produce positive results. Five matches unbeaten, 13 points out of a possible 15 — an impressive streak, especially considering the demanding schedule and tough opponents. Braga confidently handled Porto at home (1:0) and then secured a point at "José Alvalade" against Sporting (1:1).
The team is clearly in form and feels great away from home: in terms of away results, Rui Duarte's side trails only the Lisbon "Lions", making them particularly dangerous visitors anywhere in Portugal.
Probable lineups
- Estoril: Robles – Bacher, Álvaro, Boma – Amaral, Holsgrove, Vinícius, Pina – Carvalho, Ghitan, Begraoui
- Braga: Gorniczek – Gomes, Oliveira, Ferreira, Chissamba – Račić, Garbi, Martinez, Zalazar, Horta - El Ouazani
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the first round, Braga dropped points against this opponent at home
- The "both teams to score" bet hit in 4 out of 5 meetings
- The "Total over 2.5" option hit in 3 out of 5 matches
Prediction
Bookmakers favor the visitors and offer odds of 1.96 for Braga's victory. We believe Braga has a good chance to secure the win, and our bet is on "Braga win".
