Sporting Braga vs Sporting CP: match statistics
Sporting CP presents a clear advantage in statistics, occupying 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 19 wins, 4 draws, and only 1 loss in the season. The visiting team is unbeaten on the road this season (75% wins, 25% draws), and their form in the last 5 matches is excellent (2.6 points per match). Braga, although strong at home (64% wins in home matches), lags behind in terms of offensive and defensive quality – Sporting scores an average of 2.17 goals on the road while conceding just 0.67, whereas Braga concedes an average of 0.82 goals at home. The difference in expected goals (xG For: 1.87 vs 1.51) and possession (63% vs 61%) also speaks in favor of the visitors. Taking all statistics into account, Sporting CP has a real chance of winning, although the hosts can put up tough resistance, hence a draw cannot be ruled out.
Sporting Braga vs Sporting CP: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sporting Braga played against Sporting CP in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Sporting Braga has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Sporting CP has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Sporting Braga scores 2.08 goals per game and allows 0.96. Sporting CP scores 2.58 and allows 0.50. Games in this league average 2.73 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Sporting Braga's games and 46% of Sporting CP's. The Over 2.5 rates are 71% and 67%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sporting CP has the higher season xG average, 2.05 to 1.61 per game. Sporting Braga takes 13.1 shots per game, while Sporting CP takes 18.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Sporting Braga leads at halftime in 54% of its games and scores 0.83 goals per game after halftime. Sporting CP leads at halftime in 54% and scores 1.54 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sporting Braga's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (12 goals). For Sporting CP, it is minutes 76-90+ (17 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.73 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Sporting CP presents a clear advantage in statistics, occupying 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 19 wins, 4 draws, and only 1 loss in the season. The visiting team is unbeaten on the road this season (75% wins, 25% draws), and their form in the last 5 matches is excellent (2.6 points per match). Braga, although strong at home (64% wins in home matches), lags behind in terms of offensive and defensive quality – Sporting scores an average of 2.17 goals on the road while conceding just 0.67, whereas Braga concedes an average of 0.82 goals at home. The difference in expected goals (xG For: 1.87 vs 1.51) and possession (63% vs 61%) also speaks in favor of the visitors. Taking all statistics into account, Sporting CP has a real chance of winning, although the hosts can put up tough resistance, hence a draw cannot be ruled out.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Sporting Braga | Sporting CP | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sporting CP is 8% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Sporting Braga · 2.6 pts / game - Sporting CP
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Sporting CP is 24% better for: goals scored per game.
2.08 goals / game - Sporting Braga · 2.58 goals / game - Sporting CP
Sporting CP is 92% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.96 goals / game - Sporting Braga · 0.5 goals / game - Sporting CP
Sporting Braga scores in 88% of games (21 of 24 meczów), while Sporting CP keeps a clean sheet in 54% (13 of 24 meczów).
Sporting CP scores in 100% of games (24 of 24 meczów), while Sporting Braga keeps a clean sheet in 38% (9 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sporting Braga
Over / Under - Sporting CP
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sporting CP is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.79 pts / game - Sporting Braga · 2.04 pts / game - Sporting CP
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sporting Braga - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 54% of games and wins 54%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sporting CP - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 54% of games and wins 79%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +6 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (12 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (17 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +13 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Sporting Braga
Sporting CP
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga Portugal).
Teams vs league
| Sporting Braga | Liga | Sporting CP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.04 | 2.73 | ▲ 3.08 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 47% | • 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 55% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 30% | ▲ 54% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 96% | 71% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 79% | ▲ 92% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- Sporting BragaSubstitutionOn: Gabriel Silva Moscardo de SallesOff: Paulo André Rodrigues de Oliveira
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Sporting Braga's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Sporting CP. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sporting Braga vs Sporting CP?
The Liga NOS match finished Sporting Braga 2:2 Sporting CP. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sporting Braga vs Sporting CP?
Sporting Braga score 2.08 goals per game on average and Sporting CP 2.58. The Liga NOS average is 2.73 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Sporting Braga's matches and 46% of Sporting CP's.
What form are Sporting Braga and Sporting CP in?
Over the last 5 games Sporting Braga have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Sporting CP 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sporting Braga vs Sporting CP?
The statistical background for Sporting Braga vs Sporting CP — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.