The Dragons will try to kick off 2020 on a perfect note by beating a struggling Braga side. Follow this clash with our detailed guide.

What is Porto and Braga's form ahead of this match?

Porto enters this game on a seven-game winning streak in all competitions, with three of those taking place in Primeira Liga games. Porto has not lost a game since their 2-0 defeat against Rangers back in November, winning twelve games and drawing once (vs Belenenses).

Braga has struggled for consistency this season, as their recent form shows. The red and white side has won four out of their last seven, with those other three games ending in defeat.  The good thing for Ricarso Sa Pinto's men is that they accomplished a 7-1 win during that stint, which helped their goal difference massively.

What is Porto and Braga's position in the Primeira Liga?

Porto makes it to this game in second place of the competition, having won thirteen of their sixteen games. Two draws and one loss complete the Dragons' tally in this tournament. Sergio Conceicao's men have scored 34 goals this season, while their defense has conceded only nine times. Ze Luis is the team's top scorer with seven goals in the competition.

Braga is ranked fifth in the Portuguese top-flight after winning seven, drawing three and losing six games this season. The red and white side has scored 25 goals, but their defense has conceded 19 times, which hands a blow to their overall chances of success. Paulinho is the team's top scorer, having found the back of the net eight times.

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

Porto - Injured: Pepe. Doubtful: Shota Nakajima.

Braga - No missing players.

Porto vs Braga - Head-to-head stats

  • The most recent Primeira Liga game between these teams ended in a 3-2 win for Porto back in March 2019.

  • The last clash between these teams ended in a one-all draw in the Portuguese Cup.

  • Braga has only been able to win one of their last six games at Dragao Stadium (all comps).

  • Porto is unbeaten against Braga in their last six games (five wins, one draw).

  • Porto has outscored Braga 12-4 in their last six meetings (all comps).

Broadcast info: Porto vs Braga

In Portugal: Sport TV2, Sport TV LIVE.

In the U.K.: RTPi.

In the U.S.: RTPi, Fanatiz USA, GolTV Espanol, GOLTV.

In Canada: RTPi.

In Australia: RTPi.

In France: RMC Sport en direct, RMC Sport 1, RTPi.

In Germany: RTPi, sportdigital.

In Mexico: ESPN2 Norte, ESPN Play Norte.

 

Match details, result and original broadcast info

Porto 1 - 2 Sporting Braga

January 17, 2020 2:00pmEstádio Do Dragão (Porto)

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Live TV coverage and streaming in United States

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