Sporting Lisbon vs Braga Prediction & Match Preview

Aron Wright - January 20, 2022

Sporting Lisbon vs Sporting Braga 
Portugal – Primeira Liga 
Date: Saturday, 22 January 2022 
Kick-off at 20:30 UK/ 21:30 CET 
Venue: Estádio José Alvalade. 

Sporting are the reigning champions of the competition, and they seem eager to retain their title. They are on a long winning streak, and are scoring goals at an unbelievable rate. Particularly at home, the team has been untouchable lately. 

Meanwhile, Braga too are a top-tier prospect in the Primeira Liga. However, they are a whole level below the title-holders.  

Moreover, Braga are on a poor run on the road, and importantly, they also have a worrying h2h record against this foe over the years. 

For the reasons, expect a win for Sporting this weekend at the Estádio José Alvalade. 

Sporting Lisbon vs Braga Head-to-head (h2h) 

• The latest encounter had ended in a 1-2 win for Sporting. 
• They are on a five-match winning streak. 
• At this venue, the hosts had won the past five clashes in a row. 
• Since 2009, the guests have won just once at this stadium. 

Sporting Lisbon vs Braga Prediction & Analysis 

Sporting had won 19 of their past 21 games, and they had scored two or more goals in 14 of their past 15 matches. Note that they are also on a ten-game winning streak at home. 

On the other hand, Braga were winless in six of their former eight fixtures, and they had lost five of their last six road trips as well. 

Finally, they also have a poor h2h record against this rival over the years. 

Taking into account these observations, expect a win for Sporting this Saturday at the Estádio José Alvalade. 

Key Stats for Betting 

• Barring a single loss, Sporting have a 100% unbeaten record. And barring two more draws, they have a 100% winning record. 
• Disregarding a loss in the CL, and a draw against arch-rivals Porto, they have a 100% winning record at home since April of 2021. 
• Meanwhile, Braga have won just twice in the last eight fixtures. 

Sporting Lisbon vs Braga Betting Tips

• Over 1.5 Team Goals by Sporting @ 1.60 (3/5) 

• Sporting to Win @ 1.60 (3/5) 

• Correct Score: 2-1 Sporting @ 8.00 (7/1).