Sporting Clube de Portugal vs Sporting Clube de Braga, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sporting Clube de Portugal vs Sporting Clube de Braga — Primeira Liga at Estadio Jose Alvalade.
- Sporting Clube de Portugal 34 games · 82 pts (2025/26)
- Sporting Clube de Braga 34 games · 59 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Tiago Martins
- Referee Jorge de Sousa
- Referee Pedro Vilaca
- Referee Sergio Jesus
- Referee Bruno Trindade
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
Last 5 meetings
2019-02-17
Sporting Clube de Portugal
3–0
Sporting Clube de Braga
2018-09-24
Sporting Clube de Braga
1–0
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2018-01-20
Sporting Clube de Braga
1–0
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2017-08-26
Sporting Clube de Portugal
1–0
Sporting Clube de Braga
2017-05-18
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2–0
Sporting Clube de Braga
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 3–0 | W |
| 14 Feb | Villarreal CF | H | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Feb | CD Feirense | A | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Feb | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 2–4 | L |
| 30 Jan | Vitoria FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Jan | Moreirense FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Feb | GD Chaves | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Feb | CD Aves | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Jan | CD Santa Clara | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Jan | CD Nacional | A | 3–0 | W |
| 10 Jan | Portimonense SC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Sporting Clube de Portugal | Sporting Clube de Braga | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #4 |
| 82 | Points | 59 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 25 / 7 / 2 | W / D / L | 16 / 11 / 7 |
| 89 | Scored | 64 |
| 24 | Conceded | 36 |
| +65 | GD | +28 |
| 2.41 | PPG | 1.74 |
| 74% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
44%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Portugal this season
Sporting Clube de Portugal this season
35%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Braga this season
Sporting Clube de Braga this season
Sporting Clube de Portugal are 2nd (82 pts). Sporting Clube de Braga are 4th (59 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sporting Clube de Portugal
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
5/1
76+
3/3
■ 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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Sporting Clube de Portugal launch into their encounter with Sporting Clube de Braga.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Estadio Jose Alvalade. Sporting Clube de Braga seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' Ricardo Esgaio is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sporting Clube de Braga so far.
- 20' The travelling Sporting Clube de Braga supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' It looks surprising Sporting Clube de Portugal does not make any changes. Cristian Borja has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 30' Sporting Clube de Braga looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 33' The deadlock is broken! Bruno Fernandes gets on the scoresheet on 33 minutes.
- 38' Sporting Clube de Portugal are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sporting Clube de Braga's shape.
- 40' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Stefan Ristovski.
- 45' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 46' The crowd applauds Ricardo Esgaio as he leaves the pitch. Wilson Eduardo steps in for Sporting Clube de Braga.
- 48' Poor challenge from Claudemir. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 50' The deadlock is broken! Bas Dost gets on the scoresheet on 50 minutes.
- 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 60' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 65' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sporting Clube de Portugal and Sporting Clube de Braga are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 68' Brilliant from the ! Bas Dost makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 68.
- 69' Ricardo Horta is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joao Novais at the 69 minute mark.
- 70' Luiz Phellype is replacing Bas Dost for the Sporting Clube de Portugal side.
- 75' Nemanja Gudelj is having his name booked by the referee on 75.
- 76' The whistle greets Paulinho as he departs to be replaced by Ricardo.
- 78' A tactical swap from Sporting Clube de Portugal — Raphinha on, Abdoulay Diaby off on 78 minutes.
- 82' A meaty challenge results in booking for Renan Ribeiro on 82.
- 82' Another change for Sporting Clube de Portugal made on 82 minute. Wendel leaves to be changed by Idrissa Doumbia.
- 83' Sporting Clube de Braga receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 83.
- 84' Raul Silva was booked on 84.
- 89' The 28-year-old Wendel has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Sporting Clube de Portugal 3-0 Sporting Clube de Braga.
Lineups
Sporting Clube de Portugal Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 9
- 8
-
23
Abdoulay Diaby ↓ Raphinha 78'
- 13
-
37
Wendel ↓ Idrissa Doumbia 82'
-
28
Bas Dost ↓ Luiz Phellype 70'
- 86
- 40
- 26
Bench
- 24
- 19
- 6
-
21
Raphinha ↑ 78'
- 5
-
29
Luiz Phellype ↑ 70'
-
98
Idrissa Doumbia ↑ 82'
Coach
Marcel Keizer
Sporting Clube de Braga Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 87
- 36
-
47
Ricardo Esgaio ↓ Wilson Eduardo 46'
- 34
- 5
- 27
- 99
-
20
Paulinho ↓ Ricardo Ryller 76'
-
17
Joao Novais ↓ Ricardo Horta 69'
- 25
Bench
- 6
- 11
- 28
-
7
Wilson Eduardo ↑ 46'
-
8
Ricardo Ryller ↑ 76'
-
21
Ricardo Horta ↑ 69'
- 77
Coach
Abel Ferreira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pedro Goncalves | 8 |
| Marcus Edwards | 3 |
| Hidemasa Morita | 3 |
| Bas Dost | 2 |
| Nuno Santos | 2 |
| Conrad Harder | 2 |
| Ricardo Horta | 2 |
| Matheus Nunes | 2 |
Head to Head
2019-02-17
Sporting Clube de Portugal
3–0
Sporting Clube de Braga
2018-09-24
Sporting Clube de Braga
1–0
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2018-01-20
Sporting Clube de Braga
1–0
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2017-08-26
Sporting Clube de Portugal
1–0
Sporting Clube de Braga
2017-05-18
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2–0
Sporting Clube de Braga
Sporting Clube de Portugal Form
2019-02-17
Sporting Clube de Portugal
3–0
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2019-02-14
Sporting Clube de Portugal
0–1
Villarreal CF
L
2019-02-10
CD Feirense
1–3
Sporting Clube de Portugal
W
2019-02-03
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2–4
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
L
2019-01-30
Vitoria FC
1–1
Sporting Clube de Portugal
D
2019-01-19
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2–1
Moreirense FC
W
Sporting Clube de Braga Form
2019-02-17
Sporting Clube de Portugal
3–0
Sporting Clube de Braga
L
2019-02-10
Sporting Clube de Braga
2–1
GD Chaves
W
2019-02-02
CD Aves
0–2
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2019-01-29
Sporting Clube de Braga
1–0
CD Santa Clara
W
2019-01-18
CD Nacional
0–3
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2019-01-10
Portimonense SC
1–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.91
Sporting Clube de Portugal xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97
Sporting Clube de Braga xG
I would bet for:
Sporting Clube de Portugal to win 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sporting Clube de Portugal win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Sporting Clube de Portugal or Draw
80%
Draw or Sporting Clube de Braga
45%
Sporting Clube de Portugal or Sporting Clube de Braga
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sporting Clube de Portugal win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 0
10%
1 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9.6%
0 – 0
7.3%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4.7%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Sporting Clube de Portugal
| Handicap | Sporting Clube de Portugal covers | Push | Sporting Clube de Braga covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 18% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 23% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sporting Clube de Portugal keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Sporting Clube de Braga keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

