Sporting Clube de Braga vs Panathinaikos AO, Champions League Q 2023 ALL
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Sporting Clube de Braga vs Panathinaikos AO — Champions League Q at Estadio Municipal de Braga.
- Sporting Clube de Braga 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Panathinaikos AO 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Felix Zwayer
16 games this season
🟨 2.7/game
⚽ 10.3 goals/game
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 Aug | FC Famalicão | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Aug | FK TSC Backa Topola | H | 3–0 | W |
| 27 May | FC Pacos de Ferreira | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Aug | Olympique de Marseille | A | 5–3 | W |
| 09 Aug | Olympique de Marseille | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Aug | SK Dnipro-1 | H | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Jul | SK Dnipro-1 | A | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Sporting Clube de Braga and Panathinaikos AO get this one started.
- 5' It looks surprising Sporting Clube de Braga does not make any changes. Ruben Perez has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 8' Filip Duricic picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 13' Victor Gomez has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 18' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sporting Clube de Braga must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 23' Sporting Clube de Braga are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Panathinaikos AO backline.
- 28' 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.
- 33' It’s high time Artur Jorge made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 36' The whistle greets Ali Al Musrati as he departs to be replaced by Andre Horta.
- 41' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sporting Clube de Braga needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 45' Sporting Clube de Braga player sees a card in front of him.
- 50' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sporting Clube de Braga and Panathinaikos AO are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 51' GOAL! Abel Ruiz scores on 51. Assisted by Ricardo Horta
- 53' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jose Fonte on 53.
- 58' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 63' The travelling Panathinaikos AO supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 65' A change in the Panathinaikos AO ranks — Filip Duricic exits the field as Bernard enters on 65.
- 66' Time for substitution for Panathinaikos AO. Andraz Sporar is replaced by Fotis Ioannidis.
- 71' Bernard needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 73' Magnificent from Alvaro Djalo! That is 18 goals in 428 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 76' Another change for Panathinaikos AO made on 76 minute. Sebastian Palacios leaves to be changed by Aitor Cantalapiedra.
- 81' Pizzi, a Portugal attacking midfielder, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 82' A change in the Panathinaikos AO ranks — Ruben Perez exits the field as Willian Arao enters on 82.
- 84' Willian Arao has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 84.
- 85' Sporting Clube de Braga make a change. Ricardo Horta trudges off to be replaced by Rony Lopes on 85 minutes.
- 86' Alberto Brignoli is having his name booked by the referee on 86.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Simon Banza. He replaces Abel Ruiz on 86 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Sporting Clube de Braga 2-1 Panathinaikos AO.
Lineups
Sporting Clube de Braga Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 4
-
7
Bruma ↓ Andre Castro 86'
- 19
-
9
Abel Ruiz ↓ Simon Banza 86'
-
22
Pizzi ↓ Alvaro Djalo 66'
-
21
Ricardo Horta ↓ Rony Lopes 85'
- 18
-
8
Ali Al Musrati ↓ Andre Horta 36'
- 1
- 2
Bench
-
20
Rony Lopes ↑ 85'
-
23
Simon Banza ↑ 86'
- 15
-
10
Andre Horta ↑ 36'
- 12
- 16
- 91
-
88
Andre Castro ↑ 86'
- 5
-
14
Alvaro Djalo ↑ 66'
- 17
- 90
Coach
Artur Jorge
Panathinaikos AO Lineups
Starting XI
- 52
- 17
- 21
-
4
Ruben Perez ↓ Willian Arao 82'
- 3
-
31
Filip Duricic ↓ Bernard 65'
- 91
- 23
-
9
Andraz Sporar ↓ Fotis Ioannidis 66'
- 34
- 2
Bench
-
–
Willian Arao ↑ 82'
-
10
Bernard ↑ 65'
-
22
Aitor Cantalapiedra ↑ 76'
- 77
- 5
-
16
Adam Gnezda Cerin ↑ 76'
- 27
- 25
-
7
Fotis Ioannidis ↑ 66'
- 12
- 15
- 24
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Abel Ruiz | 1 |
| Alvaro Djalo | 1 |
| Daniel Mancini | 1 |
| Bruma | 1 |
Sporting Clube de Braga Form
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
2023-08-11
Sporting Clube de Braga
1–2
FC Famalicão
L
2023-08-08
Sporting Clube de Braga
3–0
FK TSC Backa Topola
W
2023-05-27
Sporting Clube de Braga
3–0
FC Pacos de Ferreira
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.73
Sporting Clube de Braga xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33
Panathinaikos AO xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sporting Clube de Braga win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.06
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Sporting Clube de Braga or Draw
74%
Draw or Panathinaikos AO
51%
Sporting Clube de Braga or Panathinaikos AO
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
7.4%
2 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 1
5.4%
3 – 1
5.2%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Sporting Clube de Braga
| Handicap | Sporting Clube de Braga covers | Push | Panathinaikos AO covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 21% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Sporting Clube de Braga keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Panathinaikos AO keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

