Primeira Liga - How to watch Porto vs Braga on September 19, 2020

September 18, 2020 By Oscar Rojas

Topics: Primeira Liga, Porto, Braga, TV Schedules, TV Listings

The Dragons will kick off their title defense at home against the red and white side. Get a hold of this game with our detailed guide.

What was Porto and Braga's performance in the 2019-20 Primeira Liga season?

Things couldn't have ended better for Porto in the 2019-20 campaign, as Sergio Conceicao's men claimed the league title. The Blue and White side concluded the competiton with 26 wins, four draws and four losses, with two of those defeats being handed to them by Braga.

Braga ended the 2019-20 season in third place of the Portuguese top-flight with 60 points, the same amount earned by Sporting. Nevertheless, the team's better goal difference saw them claim the third spot and a straight spot in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League.

What is Porto and Braga's form prior to this game?

Porto have not played a single match since their 2-1 Taca de Portugal win over Benfica back in August. That game ended with a 2-1 win for the Dragons against the Red and White side.

Braga had three friendly games before the start of the 2020-21 Primeira Liga season, and Carlos Carvalhal's men won one (vs 3-1 vs Santa Clara), drew another (2-2 vs Valladolid) and lost one more (2-1 vs Benfica).

Porto vs Braga - Who's in and who's out?

Porto: Injured: Mouhamed Mbayé, Claudio Ramos, Iván Marcano, Shoya Nakajima. Suspended: Luis Díaz.

Braga: No missing players.

Porto vs Braga - Head-to-head stats

Porto have won four out of their last six games at home against Braga.
This will be the fourth match between Porto and Braga in 2020. So far, Braga has won all three.
Porto have been able to keep a clean sheet in three of their last five games at home against Braga.
Braga will make it to this clash on a four-game streak without a loss against Porto (3 wins, one draw).