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
Key match information
Sporting Braga played Sporting CP in Liga NOS (Portugal). The match was played on 7 March 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Sporting Braga: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Sporting CP: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sporting Braga scores 2.08 and concedes 0.96 goals per match. Sporting CP scores 2.58 and concedes 0.50. League average: 2.73 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sporting Braga 50%, Sporting CP 46%. Over 2.5: Sporting Braga 71%, Sporting CP 67%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Sporting CP has higher xG: 2.05 vs 1.61. Sporting Braga: 13.1 shots per match, Sporting CP: 18.2.
Match halves
Sporting Braga: half-time lead 54%, second-half goals 0.83. Sporting CP: half-time lead 54%, second-half goals 1.54.
Goals by minute
Sporting Braga: 16-30 (12 goals). Sporting CP: 76-90+ (17 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga Portugal: 2.73 goals per match, BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Sporting CP is 8% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - Sporting Braga · 2.6 pts / match - 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 match.
2.08 goals / match - Sporting Braga · 2.58 goals / match - Sporting CP
Sporting CP is 92% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.96 goals / match - Sporting Braga · 0.5 goals / match - Sporting CP
Sporting Braga scores in 88% of matches (21 of 24 matches), while Sporting CP keeps a clean sheet in 54% (13 of 24 matches).
Sporting CP scores in 100% of matches (24 of 24 matches), while Sporting Braga keeps a clean sheet in 38% (9 of 24 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sporting Braga
Over / Under - Sporting CP
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Sporting Braga · 2.04 pts / match - Sporting CP
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sporting Braga - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 54% of matches and wins 54%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Sporting CP - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 54% of matches and wins 79%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 3.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.40 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Sporting Braga
Sporting CP
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Sporting Braga 0 - 1 - 0 Sporting CP. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.