Braga vs Vitoria Guimaraes Prediction and Betting Tips | October 31st 2024

Defending champions Braga will welcome local rivals Vitoria Guimaraes to the Estádio Municipal de Braga in the Taca da Liga quarterfinals on Thursday. The visitors were eliminated from the second round last season and will look to improve upon that performance.

The hosts returned to winning ways in the Primeira Liga last week with a 2-0 home win over Farense. Ismaël Gharbi, assisted by Bruma, broke the deadlock in the 41st minute and Amine El Ouazzani doubled their lead in the second half.

Vitoria are unbeaten in their last six games across all competitions, recording three wins. They played Estrela Amadora in the Primeira Liga on Sunday and were held to a 2-2 draw. Nuno Santos scored in the first half while Tiago Silva added the second goal from the penalty spot after the break. Estrela responded well, equalizing twice.

Braga vs Vitoria Guimaraes Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

The teams contest the Derbi do Minho and have a long-standing rivalry, meeting 157 times. The hosts have a narrow 63-61 lead in wins and 33 games have ended in draws.
They have met twice in the Taca da Liga, with one win for the hosts and one game ending in a draw.
They last met in the Primeira Liga in September and Vitoria recorded a 2-0 away win.
Os Arcebispos had scored one goal apiece in three of their four games in the Taca da Liga last season.
Vitoria Guimaraes are unbeaten in their last six away games across all competitions, recording four wins. They have scored 14 goals in these games while conceding five times.
The visitors are winless in their last five games in the Taca da Liga, with four ending in draws.

Braga vs Vitoria Guimaraes Prediction

Os Arcebispos have seen conclusive results in their last nine games, with five wins and four losses. They have suffered two losses at home this season, with one coming against Vitoria in September.

Roberto Fernández is sidelined with an injury and is not an option for this match. Bright Arrey-Mbi and Robson Bambu are also ruled out with injuries. João Moutinho and Rodrigo Zalazar were on the bench in the league win over Farense and should start here.

Os Conquistadores have enjoyed a good run of form and are unbeaten in their last six games. They have scored at least two goals in their last five outings and will look to continue that form here.

Jorge Fernandes is nursing a shoulder injury and is the only confirmed absentee for the visitors. Rui Borges is expected to field a strong starting XI with Bruno Varela and Bruno Gaspar leading the lineup.

While the visitors have the upper hand in terms of form, they have a poor record in the Taca da Liga, failing to score in three of their last five games. With that in mind and considering the home advantage for Os Arcebispos, the reigning champions are expected to eke out a narrow win.

Prediction: Braga 2-1 Vitoria Guimaraes

Braga vs Vitoria Guimaraes Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Braga to win

Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals

Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes

Bold Tip: Rodrigo Zalazar to score or assist any time - Yes