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Primeira Liga | Gameweek 16
Feb 1, 2021 at 7.45pm UK
Parque Joaquim Almeida Freitas
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Braga

Moreirense
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Yan (86'), Vitoria (89')
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Preview: Moreirense vs. Braga - prediction, team news, lineups

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Sports Mole previews Monday's Primeira Liga clash between Moreirense and Braga, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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Moreirense entertain Braga in the Portuguese Primeira Liga on Monday evening as both teams aim to extend their two-game unbeaten runs.

The hosts were held to a 2-2 draw by Portimonense last time out, while Carlos Carvalhal's men defeated Santa Clara in the Taca de Portugal quarter-finals.


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Preview: Moreirense vs. Braga - prediction, team news, lineups

Os Verdes e Brancos have picked up five points from a possible nine in recent weeks to maintain their solid start to the campaign.

Vasco Seabra's side are currently sitting in seventh position in the Primeira Liga standings after collecting 18 points from their opening 15 encounters.

However, despite their lofty status, Moreirense are only five points above Gil Vicente, who occupy the relegation playoff place; such is the tight and congested nature of the Portuguese top flight this season.

The success that they have had in 2020-21 has been built on solid foundations, as Seabra's men have struggled to put the ball in the back of the net.

Their 13-goal haul means they are the lowest scorers in the top half of the table and, even more concerningly, means the two teams in the relegation zone have found the back of the net more frequently.

If Moreirense want to maintain their seventh-placed position, then they will surely have to start scoring on a more regular basis sooner rather than later.

Preview: Moreirense vs. Braga - prediction, team news, lineups

Braga have bounced back well from their disappointing defeat in the Taca da Liga final at the hands of league-leaders Sporting Lisbon.

Since the 1-0 loss in the showpiece event, Carvalhal's side have put back-to-back wins together to maintain their push for European football and some silverware this season.

Os Arcebispos have been a mixed bag in 2020-21, with their away form seriously hampering their progress in the Primeira Liga.

The Estadio Municipal de Braga outfit are yet to draw a domestic match this season, and four of their five league defeats have come on the road, as Carvalhal is yet to find the recipe for success when his team are on their travels.

Addressing their plight away from home on Monday may be a tough ask for Braga, though, who come up against a side who have only lost once at the Estadio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas all season.

Moreirense Primeira Liga form: DWLDWD
Moreirense form (all competitions): WLDLWD

Braga Primeira Liga form: WWLWLW
Braga form (all competitions): WLWLWW


Team News

Full-back Pedro Amador and attacking midfielder Pedro Nuno are long-term absentees for Moreirense, with the pair continuing to suffer from cruciate ligament injuries.

They are joined on the treatment table by Sori Mane, Andre Luis and Derik Lacerda, who are all unavailable for the visit of Braga.

Carvalhal has no fresh injury concerns to contend with, meaning Paulinho could lead the attack once again after making his first start for several weeks against Gil Vicente.

Centre-forward Rui Fonte and 21-year-old left-back Francisco Moura are still sidelined with cruciate ligament injuries, though, and are some way off from returning to first-team action.

Moreirense possible starting lineup:
Pasinato; Silva, Vitoria, Ferraresi, Figueiredo; Camara, A. Soares; Yan, F. Soares, Walterson; Rafael

Braga possible starting lineup:
Matheus; Tormena, Carmo, Sequeira; Esgaio, Fransergio, Elmusrati, Galeno; Medeiros, Paulinho, Horta


We say: Moreirense 2-1 Braga

Although Braga are the better team on paper, their away form has been poor this season and Moreirense have been strong at home. Seabra's side will fancy their chances on Monday, and we back them to get the job done after a closely fought contest.


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Our expert tipster partners at Sporita.com are predicting under 3.5 goals in this match. Click here to find out what else they are predicting for this game and for more of their tried-and-tested football tips.Under 3.5:data



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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Sporting Lisbon22164259184152
2Benfica22162450183250
3Porto22144446182846
4Braga22135438201844
5Santa ClaraSanta Clara2212282523238
6Casa Pia229672928133
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8Estoril PraiaEstoril228772834-631
9MoreirenseMoreirense2275102833-526
10Rio AveRio Ave226882436-1226
11FamalicaoFamalicao2151062224-225
12AroucaArouca2266102134-1324
13Nacional2265112130-923
14Gil Vicente215792332-922
15Estrela Amadora2255121934-1520
16AVS2231091732-1519
17SC FarenseFarense2236131331-1815
18BoavistaBoavista2226141437-2312
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