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SC Braga vs GIL Vicente Prediction, Tips & Odds

SC Braga vs GIL Vicente

Primeira LigaRegular Season - 2
SC Braga
#9 · Primeira Liga
LLDWL
VS
Estádio Municipal de Braga, Braga (30,286)
Referee: Fabio Verissimo
GIL Vicente
#7 · Primeira Liga
WWDLL
★ OUR PICK
SC Braga to Win
Solid home form and superior underlying numbers over GIL Vicente make SC Braga the value pick here.
Moneyline
1.62
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.57 (implied 63.8%) for SC Braga to Win. Our experts calculate a 66.3% probability (an expert ratio of 1.51). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (66.3% vs 63.8%), driven by SC Braga's stronger form and superior underlying numbers. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours SC Braga to win against GIL Vicente, projecting a scoreline of 1-0. Currently sitting in 9th place, Braga has had a mixed start to the season with three wins, two draws, and two losses from seven matches. They have scored eight goals while conceding the same number, indicating a balanced but underwhelming performance thus far. Their recent form shows a slight improvement, with one win, one draw, and three losses in the last five matches. On the other hand, GIL Vicente occupies 7th place, also with 11 points from seven games, boasting a similar record of three wins, two draws, and two losses. They have managed six goals while allowing five, reflecting a slightly stronger defense compared to Braga. However, their recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches, which could impact their momentum heading into this fixture. The model gives SC Braga a 59.6% chance of winning this match, with a draw at 24.5% and GIL Vicente at 15.8%. While the data suggests Braga has the upper hand, a caveat exists in their recent form, as they have struggled to find consistency. For a deeper understanding of this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where the The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model analyzing expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
SC Braga Win53%1.57
Draw22%3.83
GIL Vicente Win25%5.91
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: No
1.6951.6%

SC Braga have kept a clean sheet in 50% of matches. GIL Vicente average 1.4 goals per game.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.7552.7%

SC Braga manage games at home, conceding just 0.93 goals per match. GIL Vicente score 1.37 on the road.

Correct Score
SC Braga 1-0 GIL Vicente
5.6417.8%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.8% probability.

Asian Handicap
SC Braga -0.0
1.1847%

SC Braga have been the stronger side, winning 55% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-0
5.64
17.8%
2-0
6.59
15.2%
1-1
7.22
13.9%
2-1
8.02
12.5%
0-0
8.54
11.7%
3-0
10.70
9.4%

Our model projects a 1-0 SC Braga win as the most likely scoreline at 17.8% probability. 4 of the top six outcomes feature SC Braga clean sheets, in line with their 50% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
SC Braga
-0.0
1.18
GIL Vicente
+0.0
4.37

Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. SC Braga are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

SC Braga vs GIL Vicente
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
1.553.865.852.021.742.051.67
Pinnacle
1.563.926.242.081.76——
William Hill
1.573.705.50——2.001.73
Bet365
1.573.756.002.051.752.051.70
1xBet
1.624.036.102.101.802.051.69
BetVictor
1.533.705.751.981.712.051.67

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
89%
Over 1.5 Goals
69.7%
Over 2.5 Goals
47.3%
Over 3.5 Goals
25.6%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XSC Braga or Draw
75%1.13
12SC Braga or GIL Vicente
79%1.24
X2Draw or GIL Vicente
47%2.32

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (SC Braga leads 5-3)
5 SC Braga2 Draw3 GIL Vicente
14 Feb
GIL Vicente
2-1
SC Braga
Primeira Liga
Sept 25
SC Braga
0-1
GIL Vicente
Primeira Liga
Feb 25
SC Braga
2-0
GIL Vicente
Primeira Liga
Sept 24
GIL Vicente
0-0
SC Braga
Primeira Liga
Mar 24
SC Braga
2-1
GIL Vicente
Primeira Liga
Oct 23
GIL Vicente
3-3
SC Braga
Primeira Liga
Apr 23
SC Braga
1-0
GIL Vicente
Primeira Liga
Oct 22
GIL Vicente
0-1
SC Braga
Primeira Liga
Mar 22
SC Braga
0-1
GIL Vicente
Primeira Liga
Oct 21
GIL Vicente
0-1
SC Braga
Primeira Liga

In the last 10 matches between SC Braga and GIL Vicente, SC Braga has won 5 times, GIL Vicente has won 3 times, and there have been 2 draws. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with several closely contested matches, including three that ended in draws. Notably, GIL Vicente has managed to secure some narrow victories, but SC Braga has had the upper hand overall, with only one match featuring a scoreline greater than a one-goal margin. GIL Vicente's last win against SC Braga was in March 2022, suggesting a recent trend of Braga's dominance in this fixture.

Primeira Liga Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
FC Porto
88002041624
WWWWW
2
Benfica
86112471719
WLWWW
3
Sporting CP
85302091118
WDDWW
4
Santa Clara
8530124818
WDWWD
5
Arouca
8422117414
WDLDW
6
Academico Viseu
84221110114
WWWWL
7
GIL Vicente
732265111
WDLLD
9
SC Braga
732288011
LDWLW
16
Nacional
8116918-94
LLLLL
17
Casa Pia
8116317-144
LWLDL
18
Estoril
8026412-82
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Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
SC BragaHome
2W0D1L
3 playedGF 3 · GA 32.00 pts/game
GIL VicenteAway
1W1D1L
3 playedGF 2 · GA 31.33 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
SC BragaGIL Vicente
1.68Goals p.g.1.37
0.93Goals conceded p.g.1.3
50%Clean sheets27%
55%Win rate37%
2.61Avg goals in match2.67
1.44xG per game0.92
-0.01xGA per game-0.48
55%Possession %47%
4.2Shots on target / game2.5
4.9Corners per game4.8
SC Braga
Recent Form

SC Braga have won 13 of their last 21 matches at home, drawing 6 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include lost to SC Braga 1-3 and beat SC Braga 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 24W 12D 8L from the last 44 games (55% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: SC BragaAll competitions
15 Oct
FC Copenhagen
3-0
SC Braga
UEFA Europa Conference League
09 Oct
SC Braga
1-3
Sporting CP
Primeira Liga
20 Sept
Santa Clara
0-0
SC Braga
Primeira Liga
14 Sept
SC Braga
1-0
Estoril
Primeira Liga
10 Sept
Estrela
2-1
SC Braga
Primeira Liga
05 Sept
Alverca
1-2
SC Braga
Primeira Liga
24
Win
55%
12
Draw
27%
8
Lost
18%
GIL Vicente
Recent Form

GIL Vicente have won 3 of their last 13 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include beat GIL Vicente 2-3 and beat Moreirense 0-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 11W 10D 9L from the last 30 games (37% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: GIL VicenteAll competitions
14 Oct
União Santarém
2-3
GIL Vicente
Taça de Portugal
09 Oct
Moreirense
0-1
GIL Vicente
Primeira Liga
19 Sept
GIL Vicente
1-1
Maritimo
Primeira Liga
13 Sept
Benfica
3-1
GIL Vicente
Primeira Liga
06 Sept
GIL Vicente
0-1
Academico Viseu
Primeira Liga
30 Aug
Famalicao
0-0
GIL Vicente
Primeira Liga
11
Win
37%
10
Draw
33%
9
Lost
30%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

SC Braga

No reported absences

GIL Vicente

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

Value Bets
SC Braga Win1.57 (53.1%)
GIL Vicente Win5.91 (25.4%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.05 (47.3%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.75 (52.7%)
Both Teams Score2.04 (48.4%)
BTTS No1.69 (51.6%)
Speculative
Draw3.83 (21.6%)

Yellow Card Prediction

Fabio Verissimo has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by Fabio Verissimo to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

SC Braga have averaged 4.9 corners per match at home; GIL Vicente 4.8 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.8 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

SC Braga have generated 1.44 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 55% of them. They put 4.2 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. SC Braga player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
SC Braga to Win

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.