FC Porto hosts Braga in the second leg of the Taça de Portugal semifinals. The match will be played on Wednesday, March 3rd at Estádio do Dragão (Porto)
Sergio Conceicao's men have shown a perfect game in the recent Champions League match against Juventus (2-1 win). Moreover, they are the main pursuers of Sporting Lisbon in the national championship (10 points behind). FC Porto demonstrates balanced football without an emphasis on attacking actions. The Dragons feel good both in the counterattacking game and in total possession of the ball. Porto has a balanced lineup with both football veterans and talented youth. The Dragons' transfer policy is aimed at collecting all the best performers from Portuguese clubs. In the current season, such players as Sanusi, Taremi, and Grujic have shone in the team. Diaz, Pepe, Oliveira, Marega, and Otavio are in good shape either.
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Braga continues to sell off its leaders for good money and weaken in terms of personnel. In the 20/21 season, the club lost such players as Trincao, Paulinho, Wilson Eduardo, and Hassan. Instead, the bosses invited a large number of free agents and bought only a few performers (Abel Ruiz, Gornicek, and Borja). Mateus, Carmo, Galeno, Ricardo Horta, and Fransergio got in good shape. Experienced Carlos Carvalhal is currently working with Braga. Under his leadership, the club occupies an intermediate third place in the Primeira standings. Beyond that, this Portuguese club was recently eliminated by Roma in the Europa League.
In the championship, the teams parted in peace on the pitch of Braga (2:2), and the Dragons won the match at Dragao (3: 1). The Archbishops try to take their toll at the expense of the high-quality game organization, rough tackling in the midfield, and quick counterattacks. Sergio Conceicao's men like to possess the ball, use combinations, and create chances due to their advantage in the class. The hosts will be the favorites of the confrontation and are likely to gain victory in regulation time.
Prediction for the match: FC Porto to win