Braga

21 Feb, 2025

21:15

Nacional

Summary
Lineups
H2H

Braga has been in excellent form, going unbeaten in their last six matches, five of which were victories. They have also strengthened their home performances, suffering just one defeat in their last five games.


A key issue for Braga this season has been conceding goals at home, with 15 conceded in 11 matches. However, they have shown defensive improvement, keeping clean sheets in their last two home wins.


One notable change for Braga is the departure of their creative winger Bruma, who contributed 8 goals and 5 assists before moving to Benfica. This leaves them slightly weakened in attack, with Fernandes now pushed into a more offensive role, shifting from right wing-back to right winger.


Today, they face an improving Nacional side that has climbed out of the relegation zone, picking up two wins and a draw in their last five matches. However, their away form remains a concern, with just one win—a 2-0 victory against relegation-threatened Farense. In their other 11 away matches, they have suffered seven losses and recorded three draws, with a concerning goal difference of 7:14.


Adding to Nacional’s challenges, they will be without starting left-back José Gomes, who picked up an injury in their previous match against Estoril.


With Braga in strong form and Nacional struggling on the road, the home side enters this match as the clear favorite.


What we say

Braga to Win


Braga has generally performed better in away matches, but today they face a favorable opponent in Nacional, whose poor away record plays to their advantage. Historically, Braga has dominated this fixture, winning 10 of their last 11 encounters against Nacional.


With their sole focus on the Primeira Liga, Braga will be fully committed to securing a win that could bring them closer to second place, which is currently just six points away.

Home team lineup
Player Name Player Position
Hornicek GK
Ferreira RB
Oliveira CB
Robson Bambu CB
Chissumba LB
Moutinho DM
Gorby DM
Fernandes RM
Horta AM
Gharbi LM
El Ouazzani CF
Away team lineup
Player Name Player Position
Lucas Franca GK
Garcia RB
Ze Vitor CB
Ulisses CB
Appiah LB
Soumare CM
Daniel Penha RCM
Esteves LCM
Dudu RW
Paulinho Boia LW
Isaac CF
Head to head
02, 2025 SC Braga Nacional 1 - 0
09, 2024 Nacional SC Braga 0 - 3
12, 2023 Nacional SC Braga 1 - 3
04, 2023 SC Braga Nacional 2 - 2