Setubal – Braga Prediction & Preview and Betting Tips (22.12.2017)

Vitória Setúbal and Sporting Braga meet at Estádio do Bonfim, in a match for this phase of the League Cup (Group Stage). The record of direct confrontations in this stadium is favorable to the visiting team, which in the last 6 matches won 2, drew 3 and lost 1. But the last time they met in this stadium was on 10-09-2017, for the Primeira Liga, which ended with the victory of Vitória Setúbal by (2-0). Gonçalo Paciência (24 ‘) and João Amaral (26′) scored the goals of Vitória Setúbal. Attention to the house factor, since the Vitória Setúbal usually conquer different results at home and abroad.

Vitória Setúbal:

The home team plays its second match in Group A, after having won by (1-2) in its first match in this group stage, against Portimonense. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 2 draws and 10 losses in away matches; against 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses at their stadium. The team comes to this match after a loss away with Feirense by (1-0). In the last 10 home matches for all competitions, Vitória Setúbal has won 3, tied 4 and lost 3. Defensive consistency has not been their best feature, as they have at least one goal in each of the last 10 matches. In their away matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 19 of the last 44 matches have ended with Under 1,5 goals and 33 out of 44 have ended with Under 2,5 goals. This is a team that has presented difficulties in opening the scoring and who only managed to score the first goal once in the last 9 games. In 9 games, he only managed 2 comebacks in the 8 games in which he suffered the first goal. There are 2 periods that stand out in the last 11 home matches for all competitions: they have scored 4 of their 10 goals between minutes (76’-90 ‘); He suffered 5 of his 12 goals between the minutes (76’-90 ‘).

The Vitória de Setúbal had a very positive period in the season, adding several consecutive victories, but it goes through a very black phase, since it has seven consecutive defeats in several competitions. It is curious to see that the team’s last victory was precisely for the League Cup, when they beat Portimonense 2-1.

Despite being in the first position of Group A, we do not believe that coach José Couceiro considers this competition a priority. In this way, he is expected to place some less usual players on the field. João Amaral is one of the great stars of this Vitória de Setúbal, with 5 goals scored in 18 games played.

Sporting Braga:

The visiting team comes to this 2nd round of Group A after a draw in its opening in this group stage, against Benfica, by (1-1). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 20 goals scored and 19 conceded; against 11 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses at their stadium, with 36 goals scored and 14 suffered. The team comes to this match after a home win against Belenenses by (4-0). In the last 10 away matches Sporting Braga has won 4, tied 3 and lost 3. Defensive consistency has not been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored regularly, since he scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. In 12 games, he suffered the first goal 6 times and never got the comeback.

After two consecutive losses, Braga finally managed to return to victories in the season, beating Belenenses at home 4-0. The irregular phase that crosses is due to the presence of the team in the Europa League, competition in which he achieved access to the next phase. In the first match for the League Cup, Braga drew 1-1 against Benfica.

For no longer playing the Portuguese Cup, coach Abel Ferreira must concentrate on winning this League Cup. For this reason, it is expected to enter the field with the usual owners. The 4-4-2 will most likely be the tactical scheme used by the visiting coach. The Brazilian Dyego Sousa is the most effective player of Braga in all competitions, with 8 goals scored.