Gil Vicente vs Braga Prediction: Os Arsenalistas Ready To Blow Up Barcelos

Gil Vicente will welcome Braga to the Estádio Cidade de Barcelos in the ninth round of the Primeira Liga.

Following a lackluster performance in the Champions League, it's back to the drawing board for Braga, who are hellbent on redeeming themselves, and it seems their quest for redemption has popped up earlier than expected as they take on a side they currently maintain a two-match winning streak over.

Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between Gil Vicente vs. Braga, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Gil Vicente

Form: LWLWL

Gil Vicente went into the international break low on motivation after a six-goal thriller against Chaves on the road, which witnessed them drop points in a 4-2 defeat.

However, after the international break, they got up and running again with a not-so-convincing narrow 2-1 win over Os Belenenses on the road in the third round of the Taca de Portugal.

Gil Vicente has obtained mixed results in the league, with three losses and two wins from five matches. Despite inconsistent form, they have been impressive at home, losing just one of their six matches alongside five wins, a run that stretches to the previous season. It's also worth noting that they are currently on a two-match winning streak with seven goals scored and three conceded.

They currently occupy ninth place with nine points in the standings, with Casa Pia tenth and Famalicao three points behind. Their European ambitions are hindered by a significant seven-point deficit.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Andrew; L. Ulineia Buta, R. Fernandes, G. Pereira, Ze Carlos; M. Dominguez, P. Tiba; F. Correia, M. Neto, Murilo; L. Aurelio

Braga

Form: WWWLW

The bar wasn't set high for Os Arsenalistas on the third match day of the Champions League group stage campaign when they got to face a star-studded Real Madrid side at home, who have kept a 100% win record in Group C. The end result was a 2-1 defeat, placing them in third place with three points, three behind the knockout qualification stage spot.

Prior to that, they were involved in a tussle with Rebordosa AC in the third round of the Taca de Portugal, and given that it was a mismatch from the beginning, Artur Jorge's side were able to run out comfortable 2-0 winners away from home. This comes after a narrow 2-1 league win over Rio Ave. before the international break.

Despite a shaky start to the season, three consecutive wins have put them within touching distance of bombarding their way into the top three in the standings. With three wins in four away matches barred by a solitary loss, they'll be keen on picking up maximum points.

They currently occupy fourth place with 16 points in the standings, with fifth-placed Vitoria SC six points behind first place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Matheus; Gomez, S. Niakate, Jose Fonte, C. Borja; Musrati, Zalazar Martinez, R. Horta; Djalo, Abel Ruiz, Bruma

Match Facts

• Gil Vicente has seen the total go over 2.5 goals in three of their four Primeira Liga home matches.
• Braga are currently on a two-match winning streak when playing against Gil Vicente, winning by a one-goal margin.
• Gil Vicente averages 3.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Braga averages 3 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 28 meetings, Gil Vicente has won 5 times, Braga has won 16 times, and there have been 7 draws, with the goal difference being 43-23 in favor of Braga.

Expert Betting Tips

Gil Vicente's loss to Chaves before the international break didn't come as a surprise given a winless run that stretches a whopping 14 years. Now they come against a side that they have a poor record against, winning just one of their last thirteen matches alongside nine losses and three draws. That alone is enough to put them under the bus for a convincing defeat in front of their fans.

Having failed to conjure up a talismanic performance against Real Madrid in the Champions League group stage campaign,Braga will be hopeful of getting the job done in this one as they look to make their way into the top three of the Primeira Liga standings.

While the visitors have been prone to defensive lapses, they do, however, boast the best attacking style in the Primeira Liga, and that's why their name is at the top of the charts when it comes to the best offensive side, with 20 goals scored in eight matches. As such, picking them up to win or draw combined with the total exceeding 2.5 goals should surface.

• 2X & TO 2.5 for 2.05
• Both Teams To Score + Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.76
• Anytime Goalscorer - Abel Ruiz for 2.20