Vitoria SC vs Sporting Clube de Braga, Primeira Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vitoria SC vs Sporting Clube de Braga — Primeira Liga at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques.
- Vitoria SC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sporting Clube de Braga 0 games · 0 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 | CD Tondela | 32 | 27 |
| 2 | AVS | 33 | 20 |
| 3 | CS Maritimo | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | FC Arouca | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | FC Famalicão | 1 | 1 |
| 6 | GD Estoril Praia | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Académico de Viseu FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | FC Porto | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Gil Vicente FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Moreirense FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | FC Alverca | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Rio Ave FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | CD Santa Clara | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | CD Nacional | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Vitoria SC | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | Casa Pia AC | 1 | 0 |
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 Pacos 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #12 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 1 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 1 | Conceded | 0 |
| -1 | GD | +0 |
| 0.00 | PPG | – |
| 0% | Win % | – |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Vitoria SC this season
Vitoria SC this season
Vitoria SC are 19th (0 pts). Sporting Clube de Braga are 12th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Vitória SC is hosting Sporting Clube de Braga for another epic battle.
- 5' Portugal international Silvio has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' Vitória SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' The travelling Sporting Clube de Braga supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Carlos Carvalhal will be considering his options from the bench.
- 26' The referee shows Vitoria SC player a Yellow card on 26.
- 28' GOAL! Ricardo Esgaio fires home to make it 0-1!
- 33' Vitória SC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sporting Clube de Braga's shape.
- 38' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joao Novais, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 43' It looks like no one’s ball. Sporting Clube de Braga is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 48' Vitória SC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 53' A quiet spell here at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques. Vitória SC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 56' The referee calls foul for Paulinho. He receives a Yellow card.
- 61' 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.
- 63' Andre Horta has so much to prove this time. He replaces Iuri Medeiros on 63 minute.
- 67' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Andre Castro.
- 72' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 73' A moment of madness from Rochinha on 73 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Vitoria SC will be frustrated.
- 73' Denis Poha is ready to make an impact after coming on for Andre Andre at the 73 minute mark.
- 74' Guilherme Schettine gets the nod from Sporting Clube de Braga. He replaces Paulinho and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' Jorge Fernandes has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 172 appearances.
- 83' Controversy at the stadium! David Carmo argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 85' It’s gonna be a Red card for Fransergio.
- 86' The Vitoria SC bench stirs into life. Silvio is withdrawn and Noah Holm gets his opportunity.
- 87' The Vitoria SC bench stirs into life. Rochinha is withdrawn and Miguel Luis gets his opportunity.
- 88' Sporting Clube de Braga ring the changes. Ricardo Horta has done his job and it is now time for Joao Novais to step up.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Sporting Clube de Braga take all three points.
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 |
| Andre Andre | 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
2 / 4
0.3
Vitoria SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
Sporting Clube de Braga xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 90% + Under — clean sheet likely 84%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Sporting Clube de Braga win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.03
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 1.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 2.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 3.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
Vitoria SC or Draw
59%
Draw or Sporting Clube de Braga
83%
Vitoria SC or Sporting Clube de Braga
58%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sporting Clube de Braga win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
38.3%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
9%
1 – 0
8.8%
0 – 2
8.7%
1 – 2
3.4%
0 – 3
2.1%
2 – 0
1.3%
2 – 1
1.2%
1 – 3
0.9%
2 – 2
0.6%
0 – 4
0.4%
Asian Handicap — Vitoria SC
| Handicap | Vitoria SC covers | Push | Sporting Clube de Braga covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 1% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 10% | 88% |
| -0.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 28% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 10% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Vitoria SC keeps clean sheet
48%
✓
Sporting Clube de Braga keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

