Braga vs Vitoria Guimaraes Prediction & Betting Tips (6 January)

After an excellent first part of the season, SC Braga does not see itself slowing down in pace and ambition in 2024 with a shot to play on several fronts. Qualified for the semi-finals of the League Cup, transferred to the Europa League play-offs after finishing 3rd in their Champions League group, eighth finalist of the Portuguese Cup with a duel at Benfica to come next week and with a 4th place in the Liga Portugal standings, the end of 2023 for Artur Jorge's players has been prolific and confidence is present within the group. The last match of 2023 went well with a 3-1 victory on the Casa Pia pitch, including a good end to the match. With 5 points behind leader Sporting, SC Braga will seek to stay in touch with the podium with the reception of Vitoria Guimaraes. A clash between two ambitious teams who will fight to the end to obtain a European ticket next season.

Separated by 3 points, the two teams know that part of their future this season in Liga Portugal will be decided in this match and with a delay on Braga, Guimaraes cannot lose this Saturday evening. Alvaro Pacheco's players are undefeated in 4 matches in the league and arrive with ambitions for this shock. Winner of Rio Ave before the end of year celebrations 1-0, Vitoria Guimaraes arrives with the desire to do battle in this important match.

Braga home games in the Liga Portugal have certainly been full of excitement recently, with both teams on target in 11 of their previous 16 encounters. Vitoria Guimaraes are no strangers to hitting the back of the net on their travels either, doing so in 17 of their last 19 trips at this level, so goals are expected at both ends when the sides lock horns.