FC Porto vs. Braga Tips & Odds, 03/03/2021 – 21:15 – Taca de Portugal
With Porto and Braga, two real top teams face each other in the Taca de Portugal. Both teams will strive to secure a place in the final with a win. In any case, it promises to be an exciting affair. But who will prevail in the end? The odds bring out postage as a slight favourite. The first leg ended in Braga with a 1-1 draw. The second leg will be played on Wednesday, March 3rd at 21:15 at the Estádio do Dragão in Porto. Whether Porto can really fulfill the role of the light favorite is to be clarified in the following betting tip forecast.
(Status of odds: 01.03.2021, 16:10 o’clock)
The dragons have successfully mastered four rounds so far in the course of the trophy. The first round brought a 2-0 victory against the outsider Barreiro. In the second, Tondela was beaten narrowly 2-1. The quarter-finals should then be played against Nacional. After 90 minutes, the two teams split with a goal rich 2-2. The overtime resulted in a 4-2 victory for Porto. In the quarter-finals, Gil Vicente had to be beaten. The match ended with a sovereign 2-0 victory. The first leg against Braga led to a 1-1 draw in the distance. In any case, a good starting situation was created for the upcoming second leg against a domestic backdrop.
Last year, Porto won the trophy. The final was to be won against Benfica by a narrow 2-1.
In the league, Porto was not really able to convince recently. Only one of the last five duels should be won. This one threesome came about after a narrow 2-1 draw against Maritimo. On the other hand, four draws had to be accepted. Most recently, the top game against Sporting led to a 0-0. This led to Braga losing second place in the league. In the past 21 games 45 points were scored. With 45 goals scored, Porto impresses with the best offensive group in the league.
Recent Matches by FC Porto
FC Porto: 2 wins – 3 draws – 0 losses
(Status: 01.03.2021)
The really big tasks have not yet been accomplished in the Portuguese Cup for Braga. In the first round a narrow 2-1 victory resulted against Trofense. The following cup game was won very confidently against the outsider Co Do Montijo with 7:0. The quarter-finals called Torreense on the plan as an opponent. After 90 very one-sided minutes, there was also a sure 5:0 edge win in this pairing. In the quarter-finals, Santa Clara had to be beaten. This encounter led to a narrow 2-1 victory and thus the entry into the semi-finals. The first leg against Porto was anything but successful. At least a later equalization by Fransergio ensured the 1:1 equalization.
Most recently, Braga won the Cup in the 2015/16 season. At that time it was in the final match against Porto. Only in the penalty shootout was a victory achieved. After 90 minutes there was a 4-2 success. After 1966, he won the Portuguese Cup for the second time.
Braga has played well in the league recently and looks forward to three consecutive wins. In general, six of the last seven leagues were to be won. Furthermore, a draw was made. Due to the narrow 2-1 on the last match day against Nacional, coach Carlos Carvalhal’s team managed to jump to second place in the table. 46 points have been scored so far. The lead on the chaser from Porto measures a counter. A whole nine points are missing for the top athlete.
Recent Matches by Braga
Braga: 3 wins – 0 draws – 2 losses
4 wins FC Porto – 3 draws – 3 wins Braga
A look at the last direct duels between Porto and Braga is very balanced. Most recently, two draws came into being (1:1, 2:2). Although the odds show postage as a slight favourite due to the home advantage, guests from Braga should not be underestimated at all. As part of our betting tip forecast, a force measurement at eye level is to be expected. Both teams will do their utmost to move to the final. The last four direct duels ended with goals on both sides. This time, this scenario can be assumed. For this reason, it is advisable to bet on the market “meet both teams“.
Bet Tip Bundesliga Trend: Hit both teams? YES
Bet rate at Bet365*: 1.72 (odds: 01.03.2021, 16:10 o’clock)
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