Braga vs Santa Clara Prediction and Betting Tips

Braga return to action in the Portuguese Primeira Liga when they play host to Santa Clara at the Estadio Braga Municipal on Monday. Carlos Vicens’ men have won each of their last three league matches since November’s 2-1 loss against Porto, and they will be out to extend this impressive run.

Braga picked up their fourth Europa League win of the campaign on Thursday as they edged out OGC Nice 1-0 when the two sides squared off at the Allianz Riviera Stadium.

Vicens’ side, who are currently seventh in the Europa League table, are unbeaten in their last seven matches, claiming one draw and six wins, including three consecutive victories in the Primeira Liga.

Braga have picked up 22 points from their 13 Primeira Liga matches so far to sit sixth in the league standings, three points off fourth-placed Gil Vicente in European qualifying places.

Elsewhere, Santa Clara returned to winning ways in the Primeira Liga last time out when they held their own to see out a 1-0 victory over Casa Pia at the Estadio de Sao Miguel.

Vasco Matos’ men failed to win their previous three matches, suffering consecutive defeats against Gil Vicente and Sporting Lisbon before playing out a 1-1 draw with Rio Ave on November 30.

With 15 points from their 13 Primeira Liga matches, Santa Clara currently sit 11th in the league standings, but they could move into ninth place with a win on Monday.

Braga vs Santa Clara Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

With 13 wins from the last 22 meetings between the sides, Braga boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
Santa Clara have picked up three wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on six occasions.
Braga are unbeaten in their last 10 games against Santa Clara, picking up seven wins and three draws since a 1-0 loss in September 2020.
Santa Clara have won just one of their six Primeira Liga away matches this season, while losing three and claiming two draws so far.
Braga have won all but one of their last six home matches across all competitions, with a 4-3 loss against Genk in the Europa League on November 6 being the exception.

Braga vs Santa Clara Prediction

Braga have put together a solid run of results in recent weeks and will be backing themselves against Santa Clara, who have failed to win their last 10 encounters.

Vicens’ men boast the firepower needed to get the job done and we are backing them to secure all three points here.

Prediction: Braga 2-0 Santa Clara