AVS VS BRAGA - PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL MATCH PREVIEW
PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL MATCH DETAILS: AVS VS BRAGA
As AVS prepare to host Braga on February 2, 2026, with kick-off at 19:45 under referee Macedo, this PORTUGAL: Liga Portugal fixture promises an intriguing contest.
AVS PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL
AVS, currently 18th in the standings with 8 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 51 points. They've earned 6 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
BRAGA PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL
Braga, sitting 5th with 39 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 19 points from 12 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 14 goals scored.
This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR AVS VS BRAGA
Recent meetings between AVS and Braga have favored Braga, with Braga claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-4).
This fixture has generally favored Braga in recent years.
In their previous league match against Estoril, AVS recorded a 3-0 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Their starting XI featured Adriel, Rivas, Vitor, Devenish, Pivo, Mendonca, Roni, Lima, Duarte, Tomane, Akinsola. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Braga's last outing came against Gil Vicente, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 3-4-3 system.
Their starting XI featured Hornicek, Arrey-Mbi, Barisic, Lagerbielke, Martinez, Grillitsch, Moutinho, Gomez, Horta, Victor, Zalazar. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.
Looking ahead, AVS are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, while Braga are likely to counter with a 3-4-3 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR AVS VS BRAGA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: AVS's fixtures have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Braga's games average 2.7 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.
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