Vizela hosts Braga in the Taça de Portugal 1/8 finals. The match will be played on Thursday, December 23rd at Estádio do Vizela (Caldas de Vizela)
Vizela was founded before the Second World War and even rose to the Primeira Liga at one time. There were hopes for a repeat of success at the beginning of this century. But in 2008, there was the Golden Whistle, that is, a large-scale corruption scandal. In order to avoid severe punishment for their activity, Vizela’s bosses were forced to agree to the role of a farm club for just Braga! Only recently has the club managed to gradually gain momentum. The reward was the 2nd place in the last draw of the second division and the promotion to the elite. And Vizela looks not bad as for its level. It earns points regularly and keeps at a distance from the relegation zone.
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Braga can be called both the 4th power in Portugal and the “champion of the rest of the country.” After all, the same picture usually repeats itself for years: the Archbishops are located under the three grandees but above all the others. Perhaps, now there are some questions for Carlos Carvalhal and his charges. They have let the trio of favorites break too far away from themselves, and, on the contrary, they are at the level of Estoril and Portimonense. In the Europa League, Braga hardly managed to outrank Midtjylland in the fight for 2nd place in the group. In February, the Archbishops will face Sheriff Tiraspol, who moved from the Champions League. The defeat in the League Cup stands out: Braga left it after losing 1-5 to Boavista. Of course, the club should make amends for such failures in other tournaments.
It is clear that Braga and its farm club could play only friendly matches. At the official level, the clubs played only in the fall, and Braga was able to defeat Vizela with a score of 4-1. Perhaps the upcoming game won’t end with such a romp. But Braga is stronger and needs a good result, so we bet on the victory of the visitors on Thursday.
Prediction for the match: Braga to win
