Sporting Clube de Braga vs FC Porto, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sporting Clube de Braga vs FC Porto — Primeira Liga at Estadio Municipal de Braganca.
- Sporting Clube de Braga 34 games · 59 pts (2025/26)
- FC Porto 34 games · 88 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Jorge de Sousa
- Referee Antonio Nobre
- Referee Gustavo Correia
- Referee Pedro Ribeiro
- Referee Sergio Jesus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | FC Porto | H | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Mar | Vitoria FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Vitória SC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Mar | Rio Ave FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Feb | Os Belenenses Futebol | H | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Feb | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Mar | CS Maritimo | H | 3–0 | W |
| 10 Mar | CD Feirense | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Mar | AS Roma | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Feb | CD Tondela | A | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Sporting Clube de Braga | FC Porto | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #1 |
| 59 | Points | 88 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 16 / 11 / 7 | W / D / L | 28 / 4 / 2 |
| 64 | Scored | 66 |
| 36 | Conceded | 18 |
| +28 | GD | +48 |
| 1.74 | PPG | 2.59 |
| 47% | Win % | 82% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
35%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Braga this season
Sporting Clube de Braga this season
62%
Clean Sheets
FC Porto this season
FC Porto this season
Sporting Clube de Braga are 4th (59 pts). FC Porto are 1st (88 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
FC Porto
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
3/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/–
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Sporting Clube de Braga and FC Porto get this one started.
- 4' Wilson Eduardo is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 7' The referee has no hesitation. Pepe is booked for FC Porto — Yellow card on 7.
- 12' 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.
- 17' Moussa Marega has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 49 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 22' It looks like no one’s ball. Sporting Clube de Braga is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 26' What a moment for Tiquinho! That strike on 26 puts his side firmly in control.
- 31' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Abel Ferreira will be considering his options from the bench.
- 36' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 41' FC Porto are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 46' The FC Porto bench stirs into life. Otavio is withdrawn and Yacine Brahimi gets his opportunity.
- 47' Sporting Clube de Braga is taking the lead after the goal scored by Murilo on 47.
- 52' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 55' Controversy at the stadium! Yacine Brahimi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 57' Fresh legs for FC Porto! Wilson Manafa comes on to replace Pepe.
- 62' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sporting Clube de Braga side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 67' FC Porto looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 69' Alex Telles doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 72' Time for substitution for FC Porto. Alex Telles is replaced by Fernando.
- 77' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 79' Tiquinho with the second goal in the match!
- 80' The Sporting Clube de Braga bench stirs into life. Dyego Sousa is withdrawn and Paulinho gets his opportunity.
- 82' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Nuno Sequeira.
- 83' The Sporting Clube de Braga manager makes a substitution. Ricardo Esgaio departs to be replaced by Xadas.
- 88' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 89' A moment of madness from Felipe on 89 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Porto will be frustrated.
- 89' Ricardo Horta has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nuno Sequeira on 89 minute.
- 90' The referee shows FC Porto player a Yellow card on 90.
- Full Time. FC Porto beats Sporting Clube de Braga
Lineups
Sporting Clube de Braga Lineups
Starting XI
- 60
- 19
- 12
- 14
- 87
- 36
-
47
Ricardo Esgaio ↓ Xadas 83'
-
5
Nuno Sequeira ↓ Ricardo Horta 89'
- 7
-
99
Dyego Sousa ↓ Paulinho 80'
- 25
Bench
- 28
-
10
Xadas ↑ 83'
- 8
-
20
Paulinho ↑ 80'
-
21
Ricardo Horta ↑ 89'
- 17
- 77
Coach
Abel Ferreira
FC Porto Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 16
- 17
- 1
- 28
-
13
Alex Telles ↓ Fernando 72'
- 22
-
25
Otavio ↓ Yacine Brahimi 46'
- 29
- 11
-
33
Pepe ↓ Wilson Manafa 57'
Bench
- 20
- 2
- 26
-
8
Yacine Brahimi ↑ 46'
- 10
-
12
Wilson Manafa ↑ 57'
-
37
Fernando ↑ 72'
Coach
Sergio Conceicao
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tiquinho Soares | 4 |
| Fransergio | 3 |
| Sergio Oliveira | 3 |
| Ricardo Horta | 3 |
| Alex Telles | 3 |
| Pepe | 2 |
| Evanilson | 2 |
| Galeno | 2 |
Head to Head
Sporting Clube de Braga Form
2019-03-30
Sporting Clube de Braga
2–3
FC Porto
L
2019-03-16
Vitoria FC
0–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2019-03-09
Sporting Clube de Braga
1–0
Vitória SC
W
2019-03-03
Rio Ave FC
1–2
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2019-02-22
Sporting Clube de Braga
0–2
Os Belenenses Futebol
L
2019-02-17
Sporting Clube de Portugal
3–0
Sporting Clube de Braga
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.02
Sporting Clube de Braga xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.85
FC Porto xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Porto win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.87
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Sporting Clube de Braga or Draw
49%
Draw or FC Porto
77%
Sporting Clube de Braga or FC Porto
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
0 – 1
9.8%
0 – 2
9.6%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 0
7.5%
1 – 3
5.9%
0 – 3
5.8%
2 – 1
5.2%
1 – 0
4.9%
2 – 2
4.9%
2 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Sporting Clube de Braga
| Handicap | Sporting Clube de Braga covers | Push | FC Porto covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -0.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| +0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +1 | 45% | 23% | 32% |
| +1.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +2 | 68% | 17% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Sporting Clube de Braga keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
FC Porto keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.