Sporting Braga vs Famalicão Prediction, Preview and Stats

Portugal flag 2025/2026 Liga Portugal, Portugal
Estádio Municipal de Braga Sun, 19 Apr - 7:30 PM
Liga Portugal
Sporting Braga SCB
2 2
Famalicão FCF
Full Time Sun, 19 Apr 7:30 PM
Round 30 Regular Season
Ricardo Horta - 90+9' (P)
Fran Navarro - 2'
Goal
|
Goal
Rafa Soares - 65'
Gil Dias - 40'

CONTEXT

Sporting Braga hosted Famalicão in the Primeira Liga, ending in a 2-2 draw despite Braga's status as the stronger team. The match was level 1-1 at halftime, with Braga controlling 69% possession overall. A red card to Braga in the second half shifted dynamics, allowing Famalicão to equalize and secure a point. This result marks a significant 72.9% structural deviation for Braga, who dominated proceedings but faltered numerically. Efficiency remained in line with circumstances, though the absence of xG data limits deeper chance quality analysis. The red card introduced clear distortion in the second half, preventing Braga from converting possession into a win. Famalicão's resilience exploited the opportunity effectively.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Match exhibited 72.9% deviation classified as significant for Sporting Braga.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift stayed in line with expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment unassessable due to unavailable data.
  • Market alignment: Market alignment absent as draw defied pre-match favoritism toward Sporting Braga.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations unevaluable from missing metrics.
  • Event impact: Red card event altered second-half flow toward draw.
  • Red card distortion: Red card caused distortion in second-half adjustments.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

D. Oliveira Silva

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

C. Campos

1st Assistant

N. Cunha

2nd Assistant

D. Araújo

4th Official

Sporting Braga C. Vicens
C. Vicens
VS
Famalicão H. Carvalho Oliveira
H. Carvalho Oliveira
2.1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.62
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Arouca Rank: W
Moreirense Rank: W
Porto Rank: L
Sporting CP Rank: D
Nacional Rank: W
Vitória Guimarães Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Moreirense Rank: D
Porto Rank: D
Nacional Rank: W
Vitória Guimarães Rank: W
Arouca Rank: W
Rio Ave Rank: D
5
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
5 - 6 - 2
2

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Sporting Braga
50.86%
Draw
27.08%
Away Famalicão
22.06%

Movement

Changes since opening
Sporting Braga
+50.67%
Draw
+22.88%
Famalicão
-73.55%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
39.82
27.78
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sporting Braga
Famalicão
Power Score
39.82
27.78
League Position
4
5
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

vs
Sporting Braga Opponent-weighted form score
Famalicão Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Sporting Braga Famalicão

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

vs

Sporting Braga

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Famalicão

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Sporting Braga ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Famalicão
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
19.42
24.35
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
24.35
19.42
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Sporting Braga -0.48 Efficiency Index
vs
Famalicão +0.48 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Sporting Braga
Famalicão
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Sporting Braga ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Famalicão
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Sporting Braga Famalicão
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
vs
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Sporting Braga Famalicão
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
vs
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Sporting Braga
Famalicão
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

Sporting Braga
vs
Famalicão
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Sporting Braga Famalicão
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Sporting Braga Famalicão
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
Sporting Braga
Famalicão
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • FCF had peak pressure around 44'.
  • FCF started the game with stronger pressure.
SCB Pressure FCF Pressure
Pressure Index: FCF reached the top pressure at 44' (84.16).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 13 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Sporting Braga SCB Home
13 matches
Famalicão FCF Away
Match Record
5
Wins
2
6
Draws
6
2
Losses
5
Goals
25
Goals Scored
18
18
Goals Conceded
25
+7
Goal Difference
-7

Data last updated: 2026-04-20T00:06:56+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch
L. Horníček
Czech Republic
1 L. Horníček
G. Lagerbielke
Sweden
14 G. Lagerbielke
V. Carvalho Vieira
Substitution
Brazil
6 V. Carvalho Vieira
G. Moscardo de Salles
Brazil
17 G. Moscardo de Salles
V. Gómez Perea
Spain
2 V. Gómez Perea
J. Iria Santos Moutinho
Substitution
Portugal
8 J. Iria Santos Moutinho
F. Grillitsch
Substitution
Austria
27 F. Grillitsch
L. Cruz Lelo
Portugal
5 L. Cruz Lelo
Pau Victor
Spain
18 Pau Victor
R. Horta
Portugal
21 R. Horta
F. Navarro Aliaga
Substitution
Spain
39 F. Navarro Aliaga
Pitch
L. Carević
Montenegro
25 L. Carević
L. Soares Alves
Portugal
5 L. Soares Alves
J. de Haas
Netherlands
16 J. de Haas
I. Ba
Senegal
55 I. Ba
R. Pinheiro Ferreira
Portugal
17 R. Pinheiro Ferreira
M. De Amorim
France
14 M. De Amorim
T. van de Looi
Netherlands
6 T. van de Looi
P. Costa Santos
Substitution
Portugal
80 P. Costa Santos
M. Lopes Moura
Substitution
Brazil
7 M. Lopes Moura
S. Elisor
Substitution
France
12 S. Elisor
G. Bastião Dias
Portugal
23 G. Bastião Dias

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 19, 2026, 07:30 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Liga Portugal, Portugal · Round 30 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Estádio Municipal de Braga
Capacity :
30286
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Carlos Campos
Nélson Cunha
Diogo Araújo
David Rafael Oliveira Silva

Statistics

Possession
SCB
65%
FCF
35%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 2
2 Big Chances Created 1
4 Shots 3
68 Dangerous attacks 31
69 Possession 31
5 Corners 2
10 Free kicks 10
2 Yellow Cards 5

Match Overview

23 Throwins 26
46 Successful Dribbles Percentage 33
1 Assists 2
22 Successful Headers 7
5 Goal Kicks 7
13 Dribble Attempts 9
6 Successful Dribbles 3
61 Ball Safe 63
8 Goal Attempts 6
1 Injuries 1
4 Substitutions 3
1 Penalties 0

Attacking

147 Attacks 59
0 Counter Attacks 5

Possession

745 Passes 336
18 Successful Long Passes 13
38 Long Passes 36
47 Successful Long Passes Percentage 36
8 Key Passes 4
673 Successful Passes 270
90 Successful Passes Percentage 80

Defensive

46 Duels Won 36
7 Interceptions 8
1 Saves 2
9 Tackles 16

Build-up

17 Total Crosses 8
6 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

10 Fouls 11
0 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : David Rafael Oliveira Silva

Starting XI

1
Lukas Hornicek
Lukas Hornicek Goalkeeper
6.82
6
Vítor Carvalho
Vítor Carvalho Defender
7
20
Mario Dorgeles
Mario Dorgeles
Midfielder73'
6.81
14
Gustaf Lagerbielke
Gustaf Lagerbielke Defender
6.92
17
Gabriel Moscardo
Gabriel Moscardo Defender
6.58
2
Víctor Gómez
Víctor Gómez Midfielder
6.95
5
Leonardo Lelo
Leonardo Lelo Midfielder
6.99
8
João Moutinho
João Moutinho Midfielder
7.03
34
Demir Ege Tıknaz
Demir Ege Tıknaz
Midfielder73'
6.78
27
Florian Grillitsch
Florian Grillitsch Midfielder
6.95
9
Amine El Ouazzani
Amine El Ouazzani
Attacker86'
6.76
18
Pau Víctor
Pau Víctor Attacker
6.98
21
Ricardo Horta
Ricardo Horta Attacker
7.61
39
Fran Navarro
Fran Navarro Attacker
6.58
29
Gorby
Gorby
Midfielder78'
6.77
Referee : David Rafael Oliveira Silva

Starting XI

25
Lazar Carević
Lazar Carević Goalkeeper
7.06
5
Rafa Soares
Rafa Soares Defender
6.75
16
Justin de Haas
Justin de Haas Defender
7.04
17
Rodrigo Pinheiro
Rodrigo Pinheiro Defender
7
55
Ibrahima Ba
Ibrahima Ba Defender
7.07
6
Tom van de Looi
Tom van de Looi Midfielder
6.93
14
Mathias de Amorim
Mathias de Amorim Midfielder
6.92
80
Pedro Santos
Pedro Santos Midfielder
6.74
3
Léo Realpe
Léo Realpe
Defender76'
6.9
7
Sorriso
Sorriso Attacker
7.06
2
Garcia
Garcia
Defender82'
6.69
12
Simon Elisor
Simon Elisor Attacker
6.73
9
Umar Abubakar
Umar Abubakar
Attacker89'
6.56
23
Gil Dias
Gil Dias Attacker
7.01

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Ricardo Horta
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
90+9'
90+6'
Event
Foul / 7th Yellowcard
Event
Carlos Vicens
1st Redcard
90+5'
90+1'
Event
Justin de Haas
Off the ball foul / 6th Yellowcard
89'
Event
Umar Abubakar Simon Elisor
7th Substitution
Event
Argument / 5th Yellowcard
88'
88'
Event
Simon Elisor
Unsportsmanlike conduct / 8th Yellowcard
88'
Event
Argument / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Amine El Ouazzani Florian Grillitsch
6th Substitution
86'
82'
Event
Garcia Sorriso
5th Substitution
Event
Gorby Fran Navarro
4th Substitution
78'
77'
Event
Ibrahima Ba
Time wasting / 3rd Yellowcard
76'
Event
Léo Realpe Pedro Santos
3rd Substitution
Event
Mario Dorgeles Vítor Carvalho
1st Substitution
73'
Event
Demir Ege Tıknaz João Moutinho
2nd Substitution
73'
68'
Event
Gil Dias
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
65'
Event
Rafa Soares
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
Event
João Moutinho
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
50'
1ST-HALF
40'
Event
Gil Dias
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Fran Navarro
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
2'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Demir Ege Tiknaz's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist came from Mario Dorgeles.
90
Corner Corner
Sporting Braga wins a corner after Léo Realpe concedes.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Rodrigo Pinheiro from Famalicão receives a yellow card.
90
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Gustaf Lagerbielke from Sporting Braga heads the ball from the center of the box, but it's saved.
90
Corner Corner
Sporting Braga wins a corner after Justin de Haas concedes.
90
Update Update
Umar Abubakar is flagged for offside for Famalicão.
90
Update Update
Penalty awarded to Sporting Braga as Víctor Gómez is fouled in the penalty area.
90
Update Update
Justin de Haas of Famalicão concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
90
Corner Corner
Missed chance. Gabriel Moscardo of Sporting Braga heads the ball from the right side of the six-yard box, but it goes over the bar. The assist came from Mario Dorgeles with a cross after a corner.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Jean-Baptiste Gorby of Sporting Braga.
90
Update Update
Umar Abubakar from Famalicão won a free kick in defense.
90
Update Update
Rodrigo Pinheiro from Famalicão commits a foul.
90
Update Update
Ricardo Horta from Sporting Braga won a free kick on the left wing.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with the match finishing 2-2 between Sporting Braga and Famalicão.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Ricardo Horta scores for Sporting Braga with a right-footed shot to the center of the goal. The match remains 2-2.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Justin de Haas of Famalicão receives a yellow card for a foul.
89
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Famalicão: Umar Abubakar replaces Simon Elisor.
88
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Simon Elisor from Famalicão receives a yellow card.
88
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Gustaf Lagerbielke of Sporting Braga receives a yellow card.
87
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Rodrigo Pinheiro from Famalicão.
86
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sporting Braga: Amine El Ouazzani replaces Florian Grillitsch.
85
Update Update
Rodrigo Pinheiro from Famalicão won a free kick in defense.
85
Update Update
Foul committed by Mario Dorgeles of Sporting Braga.
84
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Demir Ege Tiknaz of Sporting Braga heads the ball from the center of the box, but Lazar Carevic of Famalicão saves it in the left corner. The assist came from Ricardo Horta's cross.
84
Update Update
Gabriel Moscardo from Sporting Braga won a free kick on the right wing.
84
Update Update
Rafa Soares from Famalicão commits a foul.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Famalicão: Gustavo Garcia replaces Sorriso.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sporting Braga: Jean-Baptiste Gorby replaces Fran Navarro.
77
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ibrahima Ba from Famalicão receives a yellow card.
77
Update Update
Fran Navarro of Sporting Braga has won a free kick in defense.
77
Update Update
Fouled by Justin de Haas of Famalicão.
76
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Famalicão: Léo Realpe replaces Pedro Santos.
73
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sporting Braga: Mario Dorgeles replaces Vítor Carvalho.
73
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sporting Braga: Demir Ege Tiknaz replaces João Moutinho.
72
Corner Corner
Sporting Braga wins a corner after Rodrigo Pinheiro concedes.
68
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Gil Dias from Famalicão receives a yellow card for a foul.
68
Update Update
Fouled by Gil Dias of Famalicão.
68
Update Update
Leonardo Lelo of Sporting Braga won a free kick in defense.
65
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Famalicão takes the lead 2-1 with Rafa Soares scoring from the center of the box into the top left corner, assisted by Gil Dias.
64
Update Update
Vítor Carvalho from Sporting Braga won a free kick in the attacking area.
64
Update Update
Foul committed by Simon Elisor of Famalicão.
62
Attempt Attempt
Florian Grillitsch from Sporting Braga misses a chance with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes high.
62
Attempt Attempt
Ricardo Horta's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
59
Corner Corner
Gustaf Lagerbielke from Sporting Braga misses a header from inside the six-yard box on the left side. The assist came from Ricardo Horta, who delivered a cross after a corner.
58
Corner Corner
Sporting Braga wins a corner after Gil Dias concedes.
53
Update Update
Foul committed by Leonardo Lelo of Sporting Braga.
53
Update Update
Pedro Santos from Famalicão won a free kick in the defensive area.
51
Update Update
Pau Víctor fouled a player from Sporting Braga.
51
Update Update
Justin de Haas from Famalicão won a free kick in defense.
50
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
João Moutinho of Sporting Braga receives a yellow card for a foul.
48
Update Update
Mathias de Amorim from Famalicão won a free kick in an attacking position.
48
Update Update
Foul committed by João Moutinho - Sporting Braga.
46
Update Update
Vítor Carvalho of Sporting Braga won a free kick in the attacking area.
46
Update Update
Foul committed by Simon Elisor of Famalicão.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with the match tied at 1-1 between Sporting Braga and Famalicão.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with the score at Sporting Braga 1, Famalicão 1.
45
Attempt Attempt
Tom van de Looi from Famalicão had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from long distance on the left, but it went just to the left. Sorriso provided the assist.
43
Corner Corner
Missed chance. Simon Elisor of Famalicão heads the ball from inside the six-yard box on the left side, but it goes over the bar. The assist came from Sorriso, who delivered a cross after a corner.
42
Corner Corner
Famalicão wins a corner after Gustaf Lagerbielke concedes.
40
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Gil Dias scores for Famalicão with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box into the left corner. The match is now 1-1.
38
Update Update
Handball by Gil Dias of Famalicão.
37
Update Update
Foul committed by Justin de Haas of Famalicão.
37
Update Update
Fran Navarro of Sporting Braga won a free kick in defense.
35
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Vítor Carvalho from Sporting Braga.
33
Update Update
Mathias de Amorim from Famalicão commits a foul.
33
Update Update
Fran Navarro of Sporting Braga won a free kick in defense.
32
Update Update
Foul committed by Fran Navarro of Sporting Braga.
32
Update Update
Foul committed by Fran Navarro of Sporting Braga.
30
Update Update
Florian Grillitsch from Sporting Braga committed a foul.
30
Update Update
Simon Elisor from Famalicão won a free kick on the right wing.
27
Update Update
Rodrigo Pinheiro from Famalicão commits a foul.
27
Update Update
Florian Grillitsch of Sporting Braga won a free kick in defense.
25
Update Update
Sorriso won a free kick on the left wing against Famalicão.
25
Update Update
Foul committed by Gustaf Lagerbielke of Sporting Braga.
22
Corner Corner
Vítor Carvalho from Sporting Braga missed a chance, heading the ball from the center of the box over the goal. The assist came from Leonardo Lelo, who provided a cross after a corner.
21
Corner Corner
Sporting Braga wins a corner after Mathias de Amorim concedes.
16
Update Update
Foul committed by Vítor Carvalho of Sporting Braga.
16
Update Update
Simon Elisor from Famalicão won a free kick in an attacking position.
10
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Florian Grillitsch of Sporting Braga.
8
Corner Corner
Tom van de Looi from Famalicão had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box after a corner.
7
Corner Corner
Famalicão wins a corner after Gustaf Lagerbielke concedes.
7
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Gil Dias from Famalicão takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved by Lukás Hornícek, the goalkeeper for Sporting Braga, in the center of the goal.
6
Update Update
Sorriso won a free kick in defense against Famalicão.
6
Update Update
Foul committed by Gustaf Lagerbielke of Sporting Braga.
2
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Fran Navarro scores for Sporting Braga with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box. The score is now 1-0.

CONCLUSION

Sporting Braga's 69% possession dominance could not overcome the red card's impact, resulting in a 2-2 draw with Famalicão. As the stronger team, Braga faced significant structural deviation at 72.9%, with market expectations unaligned to the outcome. Efficiency held steady amid disruption, but the numerical disadvantage distorted proceedings post-halftime. This match exemplifies how disciplinary events can neutralize home advantage, forcing resilience from the visitors. Without xG, full performance nuance remains elusive, yet the draw underscores Famalicão's opportunistic play.

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