Moreirense FC vs Sporting Clube de Braga, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
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Moreirense FC vs Sporting Clube de Braga — Primeira Liga at Estadio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas.
- Moreirense FC 11 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
- Sporting Clube de Braga 11 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Assistant 1 Paulo Soares
- Assistant 2 Andre Almeida (Portugal)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 11 | 33 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 11 | 24 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 11 | 21 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | Académico de Viseu FC | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Gil Vicente FC | 11 | 18 |
| 8 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | Moreirense FC | 11 | 14 |
| 10 | FC Famalicão | 11 | 13 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 11 | 10 |
| 13 | CD Nacional | 11 | 10 |
| 14 | Vitória SC | 11 | 9 |
| 15 | CS Marítimo | 10 | 8 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | Rio Ave FC | 11 | 7 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 10 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Sep | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 2–3 | L |
| 03 Sep | GD Chaves | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Aug | FC Famalicão | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Aug | FC Porto | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 May | FC Vizela | H | 4–1 | W |
| 07 May | GD Estoril Praia | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Sep | Moreirense FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Sep | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Aug | Panathinaikos AO | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | Panathinaikos AO | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Aug | GD Chaves | A | 4–2 | W |
| 15 Aug | FK TSC Backa Topola | A | 4–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Moreirense FC | Sporting Clube de Braga | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #8 |
| 14 | Points | 17 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 4 / 2 / 5 | W / D / L | 5 / 2 / 4 |
| 13 | Scored | 13 |
| 18 | Conceded | 11 |
| -5 | GD | +2 |
| 1.27 | PPG | 1.55 |
| 36% | Win % | 45% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
9%
Clean Sheets
Moreirense FC this season
Moreirense FC this season
45%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Braga this season
Sporting Clube de Braga this season
Moreirense FC are 9th (14 pts). Sporting Clube de Braga are 8th (17 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Moreirense FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
5/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
2/4
61-75
–/3
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sporting Clube de Braga
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/1
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Moreirense FC
| Nile John | 3 G | |
| Tiago Andrade | 2 G | 2 A |
| Manuel Mendonca | 2 G | 1 A |
| Joao Veloso | 1 G | 2 A |
Sporting Clube de Braga
| Pau Victor Delgado | 5 G | 1 A |
| Fran Navarro | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Estadio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas as Moreirense FC face off against Sporting Clube de Braga in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Goncalo Franco, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' Moreirense FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Sporting Clube de Braga's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 16' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Maracas.
- 21' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 26' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 27' Rony Lopes adds to his 0 season tally! Sporting Clube de Braga lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 32' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jose Fonte.
- 37' Fabiano Silva has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 40' A goal from the Brazil international Andre Luis! He fires home on 40 to make it 1-1!
- 41' GOAL! Andre Luis fires home to make it 2-1!
- 46' Against the run of play, Madson has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 46' Another substitution for Sporting Clube de Braga to replace Andre Horta by Joao Moutinho on 46 minute.
- 51' It is a cagey affair so far. Moreirense FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Sporting Clube de Braga's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 53' Joao Moutinho is having his name booked by the referee on 53.
- 55' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Joao Moutinho.
- 57' Sporting Clube de Braga ring the changes. Vitor Carvalho has done his job and it is now time for Ali Al Musrati to step up.
- 62' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 64' A tactical swap from Sporting Clube de Braga — Pizzi on, Rony Lopes off on 64 minutes.
- 65' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lawrence Ofori on 65.
- 67' The referee shows Moreirense FC player a Yellow card on 67.
- 72' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 77' Roger Fernandes is replacing Victor Gomez for the Sporting Clube de Braga side.
- 82' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Simon Banza makes it 3-2.
- 87' Moreirense FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ruben Ramos is hanging Goncalo Franco on the field on 87 minute.
- 90' The whistle greets Alanzinho as he departs to be replaced by Pedro Aparicio.
- Moreirense FC will have plenty to reflect on. Sporting Clube de Braga were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Moreirense FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 44
- 9
-
19
Joao Camacho ↓ Pedro Amador 90'
- 80
- 26
-
31
Madson ↓ Jeremy Antonisse 77'
- 40
-
88
Goncalo Franco ↓ Ruben Ramos 87'
-
11
Alanzinho ↓ Pedro Aparicio 90'
- 23
- 2
Bench
- 22
- 14
-
18
Pedro Amador ↑ 90'
-
17
Jeremy Antonisse ↑ 77'
-
6
Ruben Ramos ↑ 87'
- 7
-
10
Pedro Aparicio ↑ 90'
- 77
- 66
Coach
Rui Borges
Sporting Clube de Braga Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
20
Rony Lopes ↓ Pizzi 64'
- 6
- 23
- 7
- 15
-
10
Andre Horta ↓ Joao Moutinho 46'
-
26
Cristian Borja ↓ Adrian Gomez 64'
-
18
Vitor Carvalho ↓ Ali Al Musrati 57'
- 1
- 14
-
2
Victor Gomez ↓ Roger Fernandes 77'
Bench
-
28
Joao Moutinho ↑ 46'
-
19
Adrian Gomez ↑ 64'
-
22
Pizzi ↑ 64'
- 12
- 16
- 88
-
8
Ali Al Musrati ↑ 57'
-
11
Roger Fernandes ↑ 77'
- 47
Coach
Artur Jorge
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Horta | 5 |
| Wilson Eduardo | 2 |
| Abel Ruiz | 2 |
| Rodrigo Zalazar | 2 |
| Fransergio | 2 |
| Iuri Medeiros | 2 |
| Fran Navarro | 2 |
| Andre Horta | 1 |
Head to Head
Moreirense FC Form
Sporting Clube de Braga Form
2023-09-09
Moreirense FC
2–3
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2023-09-03
Sporting Clube de Braga
1–1
Sporting Clube de Portugal
D
2023-08-29
Panathinaikos AO
0–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2023-08-23
Sporting Clube de Braga
2–1
Panathinaikos AO
W
2023-08-19
GD Chaves
2–4
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2023-08-15
FK TSC Backa Topola
1–4
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.24
Moreirense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.03
Sporting Clube de Braga xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sporting Clube de Braga win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Moreirense FC or Draw
47%
Draw or Sporting Clube de Braga
77%
Moreirense FC or Sporting Clube de Braga
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Moreirense FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
7.8%
0 – 1
7.1%
1 – 3
6.3%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 1
5.7%
0 – 0
5.3%
0 – 3
5.2%
1 – 0
4%
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 4
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Moreirense FC
| Handicap | Moreirense FC covers | Push | Sporting Clube de Braga covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 21% | 33% |
| +1.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +2 | 67% | 17% | 16% |
| +2.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
Clean Sheet
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Sporting Clube de Braga keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.