Braga vs Nacional – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Football Liga Portugal Braga - Nacional
Result
0:1
28/09/2025 at 13:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Liga Portugal - Round 7
  • Referee: Fonseca M. (Por)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
africaAfricaZAP
croatiaCroatiaSportKlub 7
franceFrancebeIN Connect, beIN Sports MAX 8, Free
germanyGermanySportdigital FUSSBALL
greeceGreeceCOSMOTE Sport 6
portugalPortugalSport TV1
sloveniaSloveniaSportKlub 5
south-americaSouth-americaGol TV Latinoamerica, Gol TV Latinoamerica, Gol TV Play Latinoamerica
switzerlandSwitzerlandSunrise TV, Sunrise TV
ukraineUkraineMEGOGO Futbol 6, MEGOGO Sport
usaUsaFanatiz
venezuelaVenezuelaInter

Match Stats

Expected Goals (xG)
0.591.33
Ball Possession
60%40%
Total shots
913
Shots on target
15
Big Chances
03
Corner Kicks
63
Passes
81% (494/609)75% (307/408)
Yellow Cards
02
Expected Goals (xG)
0.591.33
xG on target (xGOT)
0.031.06
Total shots
913
Shots on target
15
Shots off target
56
Blocked Shots
32
Shots inside the Box
46
Shots outside the Box
57
Hit the Woodwork
11
Big Chances
03
Corner Kicks
63
Touches in opposition box
2313
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
03
Free Kicks
74
Passes
81% (494/609)75% (307/408)
Long passes
25% (14/55)47% (43/92)
Passes in final third
69% (97/141)57% (62/109)
Crosses
15% (4/26)21% (3/14)
Expected assists (xA)
0.840.39
Throw-ins
3023
Fouls
47
Tackles
52% (13/25)64% (9/14)
Duels won
6053
Clearances
2941
Interceptions
714
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper Saves
41
xGOT faced
1.060.03
Goals prevented
0.060.03

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 1)
  • 6', 0 - 1, Ramirez J. , Jose Gomes (A),
  • 12', Liziero 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 0)
  • 46', Zalazar R. , Martinez G. ,
  • 46', Moutinho J. , Rodrigues D. ,
  • 46', Arrey-Mbi B. , Gorby ,
  • 64', Pablo Ruan , Witi ,
  • 64', Labidi C. , Soares F. ,
  • 68', Navarro F. , Victor P. ,
  • 76', Gomez V. , Grillitsch F. ,
  • 79', Ulisses , Goncalves C. ,
  • 79', Paulinho Boia , Watts ,
  • 85', Ramirez J. , Joao L. ,
  • 90+3', Leo Santos 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Braga
57.9%
Draw
25.3%
Nacional
16.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
69.7% 19.1% 11.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

73.2% 18.2% 10.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Braga has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-11.8%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Braga's form might have worsened.
  • Nacional has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.6%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Nacional's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Braga than the current prediction. (+15.3%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Braga, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Nacional than the current prediction. (-6.1%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Nacional, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Braga - Nacional Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.04
    (1.35)
    4.26
    (4.93)
    6.32
    (8.42)
    -11.7%
    (6.2%)

  • The most likely Over/Under: 2.75
  • What is the prediction for Braga - Nacional?
  • Users Predictions: 15 users predict this event. Braga will win (votes: 11 - 73.3%). Nacional will win (votes: 3 - 20%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 6.7%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Braga: 50.9%95.7%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 2 high ROI users predict this event. Braga (votes: 2 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • This match features a clash between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 7 and 15).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Braga won 4.
    • In recent matches, Braga has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Nacional's performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Braga may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Braga is the undeniable favorite.
    • There will not play in Braga: Dorgeles M. (Inactive) Noro J. (Achilles Tendon Injury) Oliveira P. (Inactive) Vidigal S. (Inactive)
    • There will not play in Nacional: Baeza M. (Knee Injury) Deivison (Inactive) Fernandes I. (Inactive) Matheus Dias (Red Card)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Braga won 15 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 48:19. (average 2.4:1).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Braga won 9 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 28:11. (average 2.5:1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Braga - Nacional were as follows:
    21.02.2025 Braga - Nacional 1:0
    20.09.2024 Nacional - Braga 0:3
    22.12.2023 Nacional - Braga 1:3
    12.04.2023 Nacional - Braga 0:5
    Latest results of Braga
    24.09.2025 Braga - Feyenoord 1:0
    20.09.2025 Vitoria Guimarães - Braga 1:1
    14.09.2025 Braga - Gil Vicente 0:1
    31.08.2025 Rio Ave - Braga 2:2
    28.08.2025 Braga - Lincoln Red Imps 5:1
    Latest results of Nacional
    20.09.2025 Nacional - Arouca 1:2
    13.09.2025 Porto - Nacional 1:0
    30.08.2025 Casa Pia - Nacional 0:2
    23.08.2025 Nacional - Sporting Lisbon 1:4
    17.08.2025 Rio Ave - Nacional 1:1
    Liga Portugal Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1FC Porto770019:11821
    2Sporting CP760119:41518
    3Benfica752013:4917
    4Moreirense750210:8215
    5Gil Vicente74128:4413
    6Famalicao73317:3412
    7Braga723211:749
    8Santa Clara72235:8-38
    9Vitoria Guimaraes72237:11-48
    10Arouca72239:18-98
    11Estrela71426:607
    12Alverca72148:11-37
    13Nacional72146:10-47
    14Casa Pia72146:11-57
    15Estoril71248:11-35
    16Rio Ave70528:13-55
    17Tondela71244:11-75
    18AFS70164:17-131

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