Main prediction: Sporting Braga to win the clash
Alternative tip: Gil Vicente to win and both teams to score
Other market: 10 or more corners
The season is still early days and Sporting Braga are back on the pitch this 16/08 (Sunday).
The clash is against Gil Vicente, at Estádio Municipal de Braga (Pedreira), at 20:30, in the Liga Portugal.
Only a few matches into the league so far. In their last 5 across all competitions, Sporting Braga have won 3 time(s) and Gil Vicente have won 2. Sporting Braga are the clear favourites with a 56% chance at the sportsbooks.
See where to watch, the probable line-ups and the best prediction for Sporting Braga vs Gil Vicente.
Prediction for Sporting Braga vs Gil Vicente
2nd Half Under 1.5 Goals
Overview Sporting Braga vs Gil Vicente
Sporting Braga are favourites, with odds of 1.8 and a 56% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Sporting Clube de Braga, with 14 win(s) against 4 for Gil Vicente. The odds for a Gil Vicente Futebol Clube win are 5.78 and a draw is 8.5.
In the Portuguese League, Sporting Braga have 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded. The top scorer is Pau Victor, with 1 goal(s). On the other side, Gil Vicente have 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 0 conceded. Héctor Hernández Marrero is the top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Sporting Braga and Gil Vicente
In 23 clashes, Sporting Braga have the advantage over Gil Vicente: 14 win(s) against 4 and 5 draw(s). The most recent was on 14/02/2026, in the Liga Portugal. Gil Vicente won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Sporting Braga vs Gil Vicente, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
Check out all the predictions for the Liga Portugal and see all the analysis before you bet.
Sporting Braga: current form
Sporting Braga have played only 1 match(es) in the Liga Portugal.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 3 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s).
In the Primeira Liga the situation is this:
0 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Pau Victor (1 goal(s))
Gil Vicente: current form
Meanwhile, Gil Vicente have played only 1 match(es) in the Liga Portugal.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
0.8 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Héctor Hernández Marrero (1 goal(s))
Sporting Braga vs Gil Vicente key players
In the Liga Portugal, Pau Victor carries Sporting Clube de Braga's attack with 1 goal(s).
The playmaker is Demir Ege Tıknaz, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Rodrigo Zalazar has 16 goal(s).
For The Roosters, Héctor Hernández Marrero is the one who finds the net the most with 1 goal(s) in the Liga Portugal.
In the season, Murilo de Souza reaches a total of 11 goal(s).
Sporting Braga vs Gil Vicente statistics in the Liga Portugal
Few matches into the league yet. Sporting Braga have an average of 6 corners and 2 cards per match. Gil Vicente have 7 corners and 1 cards. Check the statistics for Sporting Braga vs Gil Vicente in the table below.
Sporting Braga
Portugal - Liga Bwin
Gil Vicente
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L D W |
1.4 |
| Home | W L W L W |
1.8 |
| Away | L D D L D |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.62 | 1.62 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
-0.19 | 0.81 | 0 |
More tips for Sporting Braga vs Gil Vicente
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Sporting Braga vs Gil Vicente in the Liga Portugal:
Correct score prediction for Sporting Braga vs Gil Vicente
The favoritism in the odds points to Sporting Braga. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Sporting Braga 1-0 Gil Vicente. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Sporting Braga vs Gil Vicente
Check out where to watch the live match between Gil Vicente and Sporting Braga:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Sporting Braga and Gil Vicente
The line-ups for Sporting Braga vs Gil Vicente in the Primeira Liga are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Sporting Clube de Braga line-up
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2
Víctor Gómez
Defender
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7
Diogo Martins Travassos
Defender
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8
João Moutinho
Midfielder
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10
Pau Victor
Forward
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14
Gustaf Lagerbielke
Defender
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20
Mario Dorgeles
Midfielder
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21
Ricardo Horta
Forward
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22
Sergio Barcia
Defender
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31
Bernardo Fontes
Goalkeeper
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34
Demir Ege Tıknaz
Midfielder
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44
Adrian Bajrami
Defender
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Gil Vicente Futebol Clube line-up
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4
Marvin Elimbi Gilbert
Defender
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5
Facundo Agustín Cáseres
Midfielder
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10
Santiago Garcia Gonzalez
Midfielder
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11
Joelson Fernandes
Forward
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12
Andreas Sejr Lausen
Midfielder
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20
Gil Pinto Martins
Midfielder
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26
Weverson Costa
Defender
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29
Carlos Parente
Forward
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30
Lucas Azevedo
Goalkeeper
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39
Jonathan Buatu Mananga
Defender
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47
Ricardo Esgaio
Defender
The Gil Vicente starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Sporting Braga vs Gil Vicente
Match: Sporting Braga vs Gil Vicente
Tournament: Primeira Liga 2026/27
Date: 16/08/2026
Time: 20:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Estádio Municipal de Braga (Pedreira)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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