Sporting Lisbon vs Braga Betting Tips

2016 could hardly have started much better for Sporting Lisbon, who are looking for their first Portuguese championship since 2001-02. They appear well-positioned to overthrow the Benfica and Porto dominance after beating Porto 2-0 in the first match-up of this season. They appeared pretty well buoyed by that victory thrashing Setubal 6-0 on January 6.

It’s hard to imagine a more impressive set of statistics, Sporting have scored 32 times in 16 games, while conceding just seven times. They’ve lost just the one game.

Still, nothing comes easy and Sunday’s opponent, Braga are a pretty tough fixture. They’ve only conceded eight times in 16 games, while scoring 23 times. They’ve enjoyed success in Europa League football and they have the defensive structure capable of thwarting even Sporting’s attacks.

Three Reasons for Betting Tips

1. Sporting momentum

They’re on fire, everything is going their way and we just can’t see anything other than a Sporting Lisbon win in this instance.

2. Lack of Braga cutting edge

As good a team as they are, Braga do lack an element of cutting edge and clinical play up front, it’ll cost them more against a team like Sporting.

3. High stake, short odds

Take a high stake on the red hot elite team at home to maximise your return for this bet.