Vitoria SC vs Sporting Clube de Braga, Primeira Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
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Vitoria SC vs Sporting Clube de Braga — Primeira Liga at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques.
- Vitoria SC 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Sporting Clube de Braga 6 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bruno Rodrigues
- Referee Hugo Miguel
- Referee Fabio Costa
- Referee Antonio Nobre
- Referee Pedro Martins
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 7 | 15 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 7 | 11 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 6 | 11 |
| 7 | Academico de Viseu FC | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | Moreirense FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Gil Vicente FC | 6 | 8 |
| 11 | CS Maritimo | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | FC Alverca | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | FC Famalicao | 7 | 7 |
| 14 | Vitoria SC | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | CD Nacional | 7 | 4 |
| 16 | Rio Ave FC | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | Casa Pia AC | 7 | 4 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 7 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Oct | Boavista FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Oct | FC Paços de Ferreira | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Sep | Rio Ave FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Sep | Os Belenenses Futebol | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Jul | CD Santa Clara | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct | Vitoria SC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Oct | PAE AEK | H | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | CD Nacional | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Oct | CD Tondela | A | 4–0 | W |
| 25 Sep | CD Santa Clara | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Sep | FC Porto | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Vitoria SC | Sporting Clube de Braga | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #6 |
| 5 | Points | 11 |
| 7 | Played | 6 |
| 1 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 1 |
| 5 | Scored | 7 |
| 8 | Conceded | 5 |
| -3 | GD | +2 |
| 0.71 | PPG | 1.83 |
| 14% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
35%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Vitoria SC this season
Vitoria SC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Braga this season
Sporting Clube de Braga this season
Vitoria SC are 14th (5 pts). Sporting Clube de Braga are 6th (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vitoria SC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sporting Clube de Braga
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Vitoria SC
| Samu | 1 G |
| Gustavo Silva | 1 G |
| Alioune Ndoye | 1 G |
Sporting Clube de Braga
| Pau Victor Delgado | 3 G | 1 A |
| Fran Navarro | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Vitória SC launch into their encounter with Sporting Clube de Braga.
- 5' It’s high time Carlos Carvalhal made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' Sporting Clube de Braga looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Diego Rodrigues scoring 1 goals.
- 15' 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 Mikel Agu suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 25' Vitória SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sporting Clube de Braga backline.
- 26' It’s a booking for Vitoria SC player. Andre Andre gets a Yellow card.
- 28' Ricardo Esgaio puts Sporting Clube de Braga on the lead.
- 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' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 43' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Andre Horta made 293 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 48' The energy levels are beginning to show. João Henriques might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 53' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 56' A meaty challenge results in booking for Paulinho on 56.
- 61' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 63' Time for substitution for Sporting Clube de Braga. Iuri Medeiros is replaced by Andre Horta.
- 67' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Andre Castro.
- 72' Sporting Clube de Braga fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 73' A moment of madness from Rochinha on 73 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Vitoria SC will be frustrated.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Denis Poha. He replaces Andre Andre on 73 minute.
- 74' Sporting Clube de Braga make a change. Paulinho trudges off to be replaced by Guilherme Schettine on 74 minutes.
- 79' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Sporting Clube de Braga winning 100% of all matches.
- 83' That is a Red card for Sporting Clube de Braga. David Carmo will be fuming at that decision.
- 85' Sporting Clube de Braga player sees a Red card in front of him.
- 86' Another substitution for Vitoria SC to replace Silvio by Noah Holm on 86 minute.
- 87' Vitoria SC make a change. Rochinha trudges off to be replaced by Miguel Luis on 87 minutes.
- 88' Another change for Sporting Clube de Braga made on 88 minute. Ricardo Horta leaves to be changed by Joao Novais.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Sporting Clube de Braga players.
Lineups
Vitoria SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 16
- 44
- 10
- 11
- 1
- 5
- 24
- 28
- 9
- 60
Bench
- 22
- 8
- 88
- 19
- 70
- 26
- 27
- 29
- 86
Coach
João Henriques
Sporting Clube de Braga Lineups
Starting XI
-
45
Iuri Medeiros ↓ Andre Horta 63'
-
90
Galeno ↓ Vitor Tormena 88'
- 1
- 36
- 47
- 5
- 27
- 20
-
21
Ricardo Horta ↓ Joao Novais 88'
- 16
- 88
Bench
- 9
-
15
Andre Horta ↑ 63'
-
3
Vitor Tormena ↑ 88'
- 12
-
7
Joao Novais ↑ 88'
-
95
Guilherme Schettine ↑ 74'
- 10
-
8
Almoatasembellah Ali ↑ 74'
- 74
Coach
Carlos Carvalhal
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tiago Silva | 2 |
| Alisson Safira | 2 |
| Joao Mendes | 2 |
| Ricardo Horta | 2 |
| Galeno | 2 |
| Paulinho | 2 |
| Vitor Oliveira | 2 |
| Trincao | 1 |
Head to Head
Vitoria SC Form
Sporting Clube de Braga Form
2020-10-25
Vitoria SC
0–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2020-10-22
Sporting Clube de Braga
3–0
PAE AEK
W
2020-10-17
Sporting Clube de Braga
2–1
CD Nacional
W
2020-10-03
CD Tondela
0–4
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2020-09-25
Sporting Clube de Braga
0–1
CD Santa Clara
L
2020-09-19
FC Porto
3–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.53
Vitoria SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Sporting Clube de Braga xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 75% + Under — clean sheet likely 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sporting Clube de Braga win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.73
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 2.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 3.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Vitoria SC or Draw
51%
Draw or Sporting Clube de Braga
81%
Vitoria SC or Sporting Clube de Braga
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sporting Clube de Braga win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
20.2%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
12.2%
1 – 1
12%
1 – 0
8%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 3
4.8%
2 – 1
2.9%
1 – 3
2.8%
2 – 0
2.2%
2 – 2
1.9%
0 – 4
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Vitoria SC
| Handicap | Vitoria SC covers | Push | Sporting Clube de Braga covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 11% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +1 | 49% | 28% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 15% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Vitoria SC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Sporting Clube de Braga keeps clean sheet
59%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

