Sporting Clube de Braga vs FC Porto, Primeira Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sporting Clube de Braga vs FC Porto — Primeira Liga at Estadio Municipal de Braga.
- 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 Claudio Ruivo Pereira
- Referee Bruno Alexandre Da Silva Esteves
- Referee Nuno Manso
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul | FC Porto | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Jul | CD Tondela | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Jul | Os Belenenses Futebol | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Jul | FC Pacos de Ferreira | A | 5–1 | W |
| 04 Jul | CD Aves | H | 4–0 | W |
| 30 Jun | Rio Ave FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Jul | Moreirense FC | H | 6–1 | W |
| 15 Jul | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Jul | CD Tondela | A | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Jul | Os Belenenses Futebol | H | 5–0 | W |
| 29 Jun | FC Pacos de Ferreira | A | 1–0 | 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio Municipal de Braga!
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sporting Clube de Braga and FC Porto are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 6' Brilliant from the ! Mateus Uribe makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 6.
- 11' The 34-year-old Matheus has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 12' FC Porto manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sergio Oliveira is hanging Mateus Uribe on the field on 12 minute.
- 17' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Pepe made 123 appearances and scored 18 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 18' Controversy at the stadium! Diogo Leite argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 23' Wilson Manafa has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 330 appearances.
- 28' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with FC Porto winning 100% of all matches.
- 33' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 38' FC Porto come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 43' The energy levels are beginning to show. Artur Jorge might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 45' Joao Palhinha has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
- 46' The FC Porto bench stirs into life. Tiquinho is withdrawn and Ze Luis gets his opportunity.
- 48' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Sergio Oliveira makes it 0-2.
- 48' Ze Luis catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 48.
- 50' The referee calls foul for Paulinho. He receives a Yellow card.
- 52' Sergio Oliveira picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 53' The FC Porto manager makes a substitution. Luis Diaz departs to be replaced by Fabio Vieira.
- 54' Ricardo Horta is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the left winger.
- 59' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 64' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sporting Clube de Braga must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 66' A stunning finish from Fransergio — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 70' Sporting Clube de Braga receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 70.
- 75' FC Porto fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 80' Matheus is having his name booked by the referee on 80.
- 85' The FC Porto manager makes a substitution. Otavio departs to be replaced by Joao Lopes.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Raul Silva. He replaces Fransergio on 86 minute.
- 89' The referee has no hesitation. Ricardo Horta is booked for Sporting Clube de Braga — Yellow card on 89.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Sporting Clube de Braga. Ricardo Horta will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' It is a substitution in Sporting Clube de Braga team. Paulinho is replaced by Joao Novais on 90 minute.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for FC Porto.
Lineups
Sporting Clube de Braga Lineups
Starting XI
-
15
Andre Horta ↓ Fabiano 46'
- 60
- 1
- 47
-
27
Fransergio C ↓ Raul Silva 86'
-
20
Paulinho ↓ Joao Novais 90'
- 21
- 77
- 92
- 4
- 81
Bench
- 82
- 90
- 9
- 36
-
34
Raul Silva ↑ 86'
-
17
Joao Novais ↑ 90'
-
85
Samuel Almeida Costa ↑ 46'
- 89
-
70
Fabiano ↑ 46'
Coach
Artur Jorge
FC Porto Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 13
- 22
-
25
Otavio ↓ Joao Mario Lopes 85'
-
29
Tiquinho Soares ↓ Ze Luis 46'
- 4
- 3
-
16
Mateus Uribe ↓ Sergio Oliveira 12'
-
7
Luis Diaz ↓ Fabio Vieira 53'
- 18
- 31
Bench
- 15
-
27
Sergio Oliveira ↑ 12'
-
20
Ze Luis ↑ 46'
-
49
Fabio Silva ↑ 85'
- 2
- 77
-
50
Fabio Vieira ↑ 53'
-
57
Joao Mario Lopes ↑ 85'
- 71
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
2020-07-25
Sporting Clube de Braga
2–1
FC Porto
W
2020-07-20
CD Tondela
1–0
Sporting Clube de Braga
L
2020-07-15
Sporting Clube de Braga
1–1
Os Belenenses Futebol
D
2020-07-10
FC Pacos de Ferreira
1–5
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2020-07-04
Sporting Clube de Braga
4–0
CD Aves
W
2020-06-30
Rio Ave FC
4–3
Sporting Clube de Braga
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.27
Sporting Clube de Braga xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
FC Porto xG
I would bet for:
Sporting Clube de Braga or FC Porto 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sporting Clube de Braga win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Sporting Clube de Braga or Draw
65%
Draw or FC Porto
63%
Sporting Clube de Braga or FC Porto
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Porto win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 0
8.8%
0 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
8.3%
1 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Sporting Clube de Braga
| Handicap | Sporting Clube de Braga covers | Push | FC Porto covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Sporting Clube de Braga keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
FC Porto keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

