Portuguese Primeira Liga, round 8 · Friday, 9 October, MSK · Estádio Municipal de Braga

Braga — Sporting CP

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Model prediction and result

1:3Came true
Braga25%
Draw29%
Sporting CP46%
Model estimate at MSK, the last one before kick-off

In short

Final score 1:3: the model's most likely outcome, Sporting CP to win (46%), came true.

Sporting CP are clear favourites: 46% against 25% for the opponent, draw 29%.

2.6 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (2.7).

Over 2.5 goals — 49%, both teams to score — 55%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings Sporting CP are about 0.3 goals per match stronger.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Braga — Sporting CP What is xG?1.1–1.5
Braga not to lose54%
Sporting CP not to lose75%
No draw71%
Both teams to score: yes55%
Both teams to score: no45%
Total over 2.549%
Total under 2.551%

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Form

Braga

  • 20.09away · Santa Clara0:0
  • 14.09Estoril1:0
  • 10.09away · Estrela da Amadora1:2
  • 05.09away · Alverca2:1
  • 31.08Vitória de Guimarães1:0

Sporting CP

  • 19.09Arouca2:2
  • 13.09away · Famalicão1:1
  • 09.09Galatasaray3:1
  • 05.09Nacional2:0
  • 28.08away · Rio Ave4:0

Head to head

  • 07.03.2026Braga — Sporting CP2:2
  • 05.10.2025Sporting CP — Braga1:1
  • 07.04.2025Sporting CP — Braga1:1
  • 10.11.2024Braga — Sporting CP2:4
  • 11.02.2024Sporting CP — Braga5:0

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWDLGoals+/−Pts
2, Champions LeagueBenfica861124–7+1719
3, Champions League qualifyingSporting CP853020–9+1118
4, Europa League or Conference LeagueSanta Clara853012–4+818
8Gil Vicente73226–5+111
9Braga73228–8011
10Estrela da Amadora824214–15-110

Season 2026/27

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Next matches

  • LensSporting CP13 October · Champions League
    1The most likely outcome did not happen: 1Final score 0:2. Model's score: 1:0.2.8
  • FC KøbenhavnBraga15 October · Conference League
    1The model's most likely outcome: 1Model's score: 2:12.8

Primeira Liga on the same day

  • 2The most likely outcome came true: 2Final score 0:1. Model's score: 0:2.2.2

This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 46% will not happen in roughly 54 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →