Vitória SC vs Sporting Clube de Braga, Primeira Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
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Vitória SC vs Sporting Clube de Braga — Primeira Liga at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques.
- Vitória SC 34 games · 42 pts (2025/26)
- Sporting Clube de Braga 34 games · 59 pts (2025/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Jan | FC Vizela | A | 2–3 | L |
| 23 Jan | GD Estoril Praia | H | 3–1 | W |
| 17 Jan | Portimonense SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Jan | Gil Vicente FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Boavista FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb | Vitória SC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Jan | Moreirense FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Jan | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Jan | CS Maritimo | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Jan | FC Famalicão | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Dec | FC Arouca | A | 6–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Vitória SC | Sporting Clube de Braga | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #4 |
| 42 | Points | 59 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 6 / 16 | W / D / L | 16 / 11 / 7 |
| 39 | Scored | 64 |
| 51 | Conceded | 36 |
| -12 | GD | +28 |
| 1.24 | PPG | 1.74 |
| 35% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Vitória SC this season
Vitória SC this season
35%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Braga this season
Sporting Clube de Braga this season
Vitória SC are 9th (42 pts). Sporting Clube de Braga are 4th (59 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vitória SC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
3/3
76+
1/2
■ 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' Temperatures are rising at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques as Vitória SC face off against Sporting Clube de Braga in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 3' Poor challenge from Tiago Silva. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 8' Almoatasembellah Ali has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 13' The energy levels are beginning to show. Carlos Carvalhal might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 18' GOAL! Oscar Estupinan fires home to make it 0-1!
- 20' Sporting Clube de Braga receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 20.
- 25' Vitória SC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 28' That is a Yellow card for Vitoria SC. Oscar Estupinan will be fuming at that decision.
- 33' It is a cagey affair so far. Vitória SC in their trying to find a way past Sporting Clube de Braga's compact .
- 38' Supporters expect more eagerness from Bruno Varela, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 43' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tomas Handel.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jorge Fernandes on 45.
- 46' Andre Castro makes way for Andre Horta at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sporting Clube de Braga.
- 48' Magnificent from Vitor Oliveira! That is 26 goals in 428 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 50' GOAL! Vitor Oliveira fires home to make it 0-3!
- 55' Sporting Clube de Braga are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 58' That is a Yellow card for Vitoria SC. Alfa Semedo will be fuming at that decision.
- 63' Andre Almeida gets the nod from Vitoria SC. He replaces Tiago Silva and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' Time for substitution for Sporting Clube de Braga. Bruno Rodrigues is replaced by Diogo Leite.
- 69' Sporting Clube de Braga looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 74' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Vitória SC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 76' Another change for Vitoria SC made on 76 minute. Oscar Estupinan leaves to be changed by Nelson Da Luz.
- 81' It is a substitution in Vitoria SC team. Tomas Handel is replaced by Helder Sa on 81 minute.
- 86' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Rafa Soares suffering a number of foals already.
- 88' Abel Ruiz makes way for Miguel Fale at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sporting Clube de Braga.
- 90' A stunning finish from Nelson Da Luz — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Vitória SC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Vitória SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 16
- 44
- 4
- 14
- 30
- 5
- 19
- 88
- 62
- 76
Bench
- 98
- 7
- 70
- 23
- 9
- 29
- 13
- 91
- 20
Coach
Pepa
Sporting Clube de Braga Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
9
Abel Ruiz ↓ Miguel Fale 88'
- 3
- 1
- 21
- 8
-
88
Andre Castro ↓ Andre Horta 46'
-
74
Moura ↓ Roger Fernandes 46'
- 99
-
86
Bruno Rodrigues ↓ Diogo Leite 64'
-
70
Fabiano Silva ↓ Yan Couto 46'
Bench
- 45
-
4
Diogo Leite ↑ 64'
-
10
Andre Horta ↑ 46'
- 12
-
2
Yan Couto ↑ 46'
- 57
-
78
Roger Fernandes ↑ 46'
- 67
-
96
Miguel Fale ↑ 88'
Coach
Carlos Carvalhal
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paulinho | 2 |
| Vitor Oliveira | 2 |
| Tiago Silva | 2 |
| Alisson Safira | 2 |
| Joao Mendes | 2 |
| Ricardo Horta | 2 |
| Galeno | 2 |
| Bruma | 1 |
Head to Head
Vitória SC Form
Sporting Clube de Braga Form
2022-02-05
Vitória SC
2–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
L
2022-01-30
Sporting Clube de Braga
2–0
Moreirense FC
W
2022-01-22
Sporting Clube de Portugal
1–2
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2022-01-15
Sporting Clube de Braga
0–1
CS Maritimo
L
2022-01-09
Sporting Clube de Braga
2–2
FC Famalicão
D
2021-12-30
FC Arouca
0–6
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.22
Vitória SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.87
Sporting Clube de Braga xG
I would bet for:
Vitória SC or Sporting Clube de Braga 75% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Vitória SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.09
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Vitória SC or Draw
56%
Draw or Sporting Clube de Braga
69%
Vitória SC or Sporting Clube de Braga
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Vitória SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 2
7.9%
0 – 1
7.8%
0 – 0
6.2%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
5.8%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 3
4.8%
1 – 0
4.7%
2 – 3
3.6%
2 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Vitória SC
| Handicap | Vitória SC covers | Push | Sporting Clube de Braga covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +1 | 49% | 22% | 30% |
| +1.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +2 | 70% | 16% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Vitória SC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
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.

