Braga prepares to face AVS in an important matchup in the Primeira Liga on Monday. Fresh off securing a spot in the Europa League last-16, Braga aims to reinforce their position in the league, currently sitting fourth. In contrast, AVS is struggling at the bottom of the table, with hopes of turning their season around.
Match Preview: AVS vs. Braga
AVS recently drew against Casa Pia, showing resilience by coming back from a three-goal deficit. The home side managed a 3-3 draw, thanks to late goals from Nene and Guilherme Neiva. Despite this positive display, AVS has yet to secure a league win this season, with five draws and 14 losses in 19 matches.
Defensively, AVS has been particularly weak, conceding 47 goals—three more than any other team in the league. In their last three encounters with Braga, they have lost twice and drawn once, managing to score only three goals while conceding seven.
Braga’s Recent Performance
Braga’s recent form includes an impressive run in the Europa League, where they recently ended their group stage with a goalless draw against Go Ahead Eagles. They finished sixth in the league standings with 17 points from their eight group matches.
In the Primeira Liga, Braga sits fourth with 33 points gained from 19 matches. They enter this fixture on a high, having secured two consecutive league victories after thrashing Alverca 5-0 last weekend. Since early November, Braga has achieved six wins and two draws from their last nine league outings, with only one defeat against Estoril Praia.
Team News
- AVS: Guillem Molina and Cristian Castro are unavailable due to injury and suspension, respectively. Tomane is expected to lead the attack.
- Braga: Sikou Niakate is doubtful due to a muscle injury, while Amine El Ouazzani is sidelined with a foot issue.
Projected Lineups
| AVS Starting XI | Braga Starting XI |
|---|---|
| Adriel | Hornicek |
| Algobia | Carvalho |
| Semedo | Barisic |
| Ponck | Arrey-Mbi |
| Kiki | Gomez |
| Roni | Moutinho |
| Mendonca | Gorby |
| Akinsola | Martinez |
| Lima | Zalazar |
| Perea | R Horta |
| Tomane | Delgado |
Prediction: AVS vs. Braga
Given their current form, AVS faces a daunting task against a Braga team that is unbeaten in eight of their last nine matches. Predicting the outcome, we anticipate a 2-0 victory for Braga as they aim to solidify their European qualification aspirations.
