Vizela continue their search for a win after nine failed attempts in the Primeira Liga this week against Vizela. The match scheduled for Tuesday at the Estadio Municipal de Braga, with kickoff at 11:15 pm.
Braga suffered a shock 3-2 defeat away to Midtjylland in the Europa League earlier this week but will be eager to bounce back with a win at home.
Braga face a battle to seal their place in the last 32 stages of the Europa League after they fell to a 3-2 defeat against Midtjylland in Group F last Thursday.
Furthermore, Braga, the two-time defending champions of the Taca de Portugal, will go up against Santa Clara to continue their title defense in the fifth round.
In addition, Braga is currently sixth in the 2017-2018 Primeira Liga with 19 points from 11 games. They are one point behind Estoril Praia and Portimonense, tied on 20 points in lower qualification places.
On the other hand, Vizela returned from a 2-0 victory away to Estrela on Sunday as they progressed into the fifth round of the Taca de Portugal competition.
Alex Mendez put FC Vizela 1-0 ahead after just 9 minutes against their Telmo Pereira, but a second-half goal from Kiko Bondoso ensured the points for the hosts.
Vizela vs Braga Head to Head
Both sides have one game against each other with the opponents taking the win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- FC Midtjylland 3-2 Braga
- Braga 6-0 Santa Clara
- Benfica 6-1 Braga
- Braga 4-2 Ludogorets Razgard
- Braga 3-0 Portimonense
Away
- Vizela 2-0 Estrela da Amadora
- Vizela 1-1 Estoril Praia
- Famalicao 1-1 Vizela
- Vizela 0-1 Benfica
- Vitoria 0-2 Vizela
- FC Vizela 1-1 Santa Clara
Vizela Team News
Veteran goalkeeper Ivo has been ruled out of the first leg following dislocation to a finger on his right hand during last month’s 1-0 win over Vitoria de Setubal in the Taca de Portugal.
Pacheco has a full house at his disposal, and we expect the Portuguese manager to name a similar side from last Saturday’s cup victory.
Braga Team News
Braga coach Abel Ferreira has some injury issues to contend with down the team’s spine as first-choice goalkeeper Matheus, defender David Carmo, and midfielder Vitor Tormena continue their spells on the sidelines.
Prediction and Odds
We do not expect the host’s to change their current misfortunes with their poor attacking record.
- Braga Win
- Goals Under 3.5
- No Score: Home
