On October 5, 2025, Sporting will play Braga at home during Matchday 8 of the Portuguese Primeira. Here’s an overview of the matchup.
Sporting
Sporting Lisbon comes into this game following a 1-2 loss to Napoli in the Champions League, ending their four-match winning streak across all competitions. This was their third loss of the season, with earlier defeats against Porto and Benfica. They kicked off their Champions League group stage with a win over Kairat but faced challenges in the next match.
In the league, Sporting has performed well, achieving six wins and one loss after seven matches, with their only defeat coming against Porto at home. They have shown strong defense, conceding just 4 goals while scoring 19. Their home record is positive as well: 3 wins and 1 loss in 4 games.
Historically, Sporting has had success against Braga at home, remaining unbeaten in their last four encounters in Lisbon, with 3 wins and 1 draw. Notably, they won all three matches by a score of 5-0.
Braga
Braga has found success in the Europa League, with back-to-back wins against Feyenoord (1-0) at home and Celtic (2-0) away. These results have helped them secure six points and fourth place in their group.
However, their league performance has been challenging. After seven rounds, Braga is seventh in the table with nine points, trailing the European spots by six. They have been winless in their last four domestic matches, collecting two draws and two losses.
Braga has historically struggled against Sporting, with only one win in their last eight meetings, alongside four losses and three draws.
Probable lineups
- Sporting: Silva, Vagiannidis, Inácio, Debast, Araujo, Yulmann, Morita, Pote, Cuenda, Suarez, Trincão.
- Braga: Gorniczek, Lagerbielke, Niakaté, Arrey-Mbi, Gomes, Moscardo, Moutinho, Lelo, Salazar, Navarro, Horta.
Interesting facts and head-to-head stats
- Sporting has won 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Sporting has won 3 of their last 4 home games.
- 7 of Sporting’s last 8 matches featured over 2.5 goals.
- Braga has avoided defeat in 19 of their last 21 matches.
- All of Braga’s last 5 matches had under 2.5 goals.
- Sporting is unbeaten in 7 of their last 8 meetings with Braga.
- Sporting has won 3 of their last 4 home matches against Braga.
Sporting vs Braga match prediction
Sporting aims to recover from their loss to Napoli and will be motivated for this important match against Braga. With a strong start to the league and solid home performance, they generally dominate this matchup. Braga has excelled in Europe but struggles in league play, highlighted by their winless streak. Expect an engaging match with Sporting favored to win. My prediction is a Sporting victory at odds of 1.47.