Moreirense FC vs Sporting Clube de Braga, Primeira Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
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Moreirense FC vs Sporting Clube de Braga — Primeira Liga at P.D. Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas.
- Moreirense FC 34 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
- Sporting Clube de Braga 34 games · 59 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Luciano Maia
- Referee Manuel Mota
- Referee Jorge Fernandes
- Referee Luis Ferreira
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 34 | 88 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 34 | 82 |
| 3 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 34 | 80 |
| 4 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 34 | 59 |
| 5 | FC Famalicão | 34 | 56 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Moreirense FC | 34 | 43 |
| 8 | FC Arouca | 34 | 42 |
| 9 | Vitória SC | 34 | 42 |
| 10 | GD Estoril Praia | 34 | 39 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Rio Ave FC | 34 | 36 |
| 13 | CD Santa Clara | 34 | 36 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 34 | 34 |
| 15 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 34 | 30 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 34 | 30 |
| 17 | CD Tondela | 34 | 28 |
| 18 | AVS | 34 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Jan | CD Tondela | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Jan | FC Porto | H | 2–4 | L |
| 05 Jan | FC Pacos de Ferreira | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Dec | Os Belenenses Futebol | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan | Moreirense FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Jan | FC Porto | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Jan | CD Tondela | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Jan | Os Belenenses Futebol | A | 7–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | FC Pacos de Ferreira | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Dec | SK Slovan Bratislava | A | 4–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Moreirense FC | Sporting Clube de Braga | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #4 |
| 43 | Points | 59 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 7 / 15 | W / D / L | 16 / 11 / 7 |
| 37 | Scored | 64 |
| 49 | Conceded | 36 |
| -12 | GD | +28 |
| 1.26 | PPG | 1.74 |
| 35% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Moreirense FC this season
Moreirense FC this season
35%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Braga this season
Sporting Clube de Braga this season
Moreirense FC are 7th (43 pts). Sporting Clube de Braga are 4th (59 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Moreirense FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sporting Clube de Braga
0-15
1/1
16-30
4/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/2
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Moreirense FC to score. At the same time, Sporting Clube de Braga does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Moreirense FC is showing some good football. However, Moreirense FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 8' The Portugal Trincao breaks the deadlock on 8 minutes. 0-1!
- 10' Goal! Rui Fonte scores his 11 goal in 466 matches.
- 15' Joao Palhinha has been relatively quiet despite scoring 21 goals in his last 428 appearances.
- 16' Moreirense FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 21' Moreirense FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 26' Luis Machado has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 31' Sporting Clube de Braga looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Fran Navarro scoring 1 goals.
- 36' The travelling Sporting Clube de Braga supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 41' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 46' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 51' It’s a booking for Sporting Clube de Braga player. Raul Silva gets a Yellow card.
- 56' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Filipe Soares on 56 minutes.
- 57' Poor challenge from Wilson Eduardo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 62' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 65' Luis Machado makes way for Bilel Aouacheria at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Moreirense FC.
- 68' David Carmo is replacing Raul Silva for the Sporting Clube de Braga side.
- 70' Fresh legs for Sporting Clube de Braga! Ricardo Horta comes on to replace Trincao.
- 71' Magnificent from Lazar Rosic! That is 2 goals in 428 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 71' David Carmo picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 76' The 36-year-old Raul Silva has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 81' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 86' A tactical swap from Sporting Clube de Braga — Nuno Sequeira on, Murilo off on 86 minutes.
- 87' The Moreirense FC manager makes a substitution. Alex Soares departs to be replaced by Luiz Henrique.
- 90' Luiz Henrique has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- 1-2 the final result. Moreirense FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Moreirense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 4
-
27
Pedro Nuno C ↓ Djavan 87'
- 21
- 29
-
70
Luis Machado ↓ Bilel Aouacheria 65'
- 3
- 75
- 14
- 16
-
26
Alex Soares ↓ Luiz Henrique 87'
Bench
-
97
Luiz Henrique ↑ 87'
- 5
-
10
Bilel Aouacheria ↑ 65'
- 23
- 88
-
20
Djavan ↑ 87'
- 19
Coach
Ricardo Soares
Sporting Clube de Braga Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 13
- 60
-
19
Murilo ↓ Nuno Sequeira 86'
- 1
- 36
- 47
-
34
Raul Silva ↓ David Carmo 68'
- 7
- 17
-
77
Trincao ↓ Ricardo Horta 70'
Bench
- 82
- 90
- 15
-
5
Nuno Sequeira ↑ 86'
- 20
-
21
Ricardo Horta ↑ 70'
-
92
David Carmo ↑ 68'
Coach
Micael Sequeira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Horta | 5 |
| Fransergio | 2 |
| Iuri Medeiros | 2 |
| Wilson Eduardo | 2 |
| Abel Ruiz | 2 |
| Rodrigo Zalazar | 2 |
| Guilherme Schettine | 1 |
| Lazar Rosic | 1 |
Head to Head
Moreirense FC Form
Sporting Clube de Braga Form
2020-01-29
Moreirense FC
1–2
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2020-01-17
FC Porto
1–2
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2020-01-12
Sporting Clube de Braga
2–1
CD Tondela
W
2020-01-04
Os Belenenses Futebol
1–7
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2019-12-15
Sporting Clube de Braga
0–1
FC Pacos de Ferreira
L
2019-12-12
SK Slovan Bratislava
2–4
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.17
Moreirense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.18
Sporting Clube de Braga xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sporting Clube de Braga win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.35
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Moreirense FC or Draw
46%
Draw or Sporting Clube de Braga
78%
Moreirense FC or Sporting Clube de Braga
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sporting Clube de Braga win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.8%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
8.3%
0 – 1
7.1%
1 – 3
6.8%
0 – 3
5.9%
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 1
5.1%
0 – 0
5%
2 – 3
4%
1 – 4
3.7%
1 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Moreirense FC
| Handicap | Moreirense FC covers | Push | Sporting Clube de Braga covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -0.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| +0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +1 | 41% | 22% | 37% |
| +1.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +2 | 63% | 18% | 19% |
| +2.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
Clean Sheet
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Sporting Clube de Braga keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

