Casa Pia take on the visitors Braga in the round 29 match of Liga Portugal. The match will be played on Friday, April 21st at Estadio Pina Manique (Lisbon).
The Lisbon team has had a decent start in the Primeira Liga and is currently in the middle of the table in 8th place. The beginning of the season was more stable and Martinsh's men were in the European spots for some time, but the distance and lack of experience have cooled the host's enthusiasm. The black and reds approach the match against the third team in the championship with only one point in their last three Primeira Liga games. They lost 3-4 to Sporting in the derby, 1-3 to Vizela, and drew 1-1 with Rio Ave. Previously, the team relied on a reliable defense, which is now conceding in almost every game, resulting in a negative goal difference of 27-32.
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Braga, having relieved themselves of European commitments in the Champions League, immediately focused on their domestic duties. Today visitors’ task is to maintain at least 3rd place and to give Porto and Benfica a run for their money in their quest to qualify directly for the main European tournament. Sporting Lisbon's errors are helping Braga return to the medal zone (with a 7-point lead over the Portuguese vice-champion). The red and whites themselves are in very good form at the moment, with 6 wins in their last 7 games in different tournaments. The 5-0 win against Nacional in the first semi-final of the cup almost certainly gives Arthur Jorge's charges the chance to fight for the trophy. In the championship, they beat Estoril 4-1, Chaves 2-1, and Gil Vicente 1-0 in their last games. However, it is still too early to relax, as there is a chance to climb higher.
In the reverse fixture Braga lost to their opponents 0-1, although they later took revenge in the League Cup with the same scoreline with a weaker squad. In any case, this was the beginning of the season when Casa Pia looked more stable, while now everyone is used to Lisbon's team. The experience, increased motivation of the guests, and their fitness compared to their opponents should help them win against the black and reds away for the second time in a row. The hosts may have relaxed in the league, which Braga could take advantage of.
Prediction for the match: Braga to win.
