Our Estrela vs Braga Prediction: 1-1
Estrela vs Braga in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 3, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
Our prediction is supported by key Estrela vs Braga stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Estrela's Last Match – Famalicao vs Estrela
Estrela will want to continue their winning form after a 3-2 Portugal Primeira Liga victory over Famalicao, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Estrela recorded 39% possession, firing 5 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Famalicao | 61% | 11 (7) | 2.6 | 61 |
 Estrela | 39% | 5 (5) | 0.66 | 28 |
Braga's Last Match – Braga vs Benfica
Braga must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 2-2 Portugal Primeira Liga draw against Benfica on December 28. In that match, Braga saw 49% of the ball and created 5 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Braga | 49% | 5 (4) | 1.75 | 34 |
 Benfica | 51% | 11 (7) | 1.18 | 39 |
Estrela vs Braga Stats
Key Stats
| Estrela | Braga | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.86 | Attacking Strength | 1.3 |
| 0.81 | Defence Strength | 0.79 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Estrela are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while Braga average 2.0 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Estrela 17-21
Braga 20-8
What are the odds for this match?
Estrela to win: @6.25
Draw: @4.1
Braga to win: @1.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.875
Lineups
Estrela (4-3-3) : Renan Ribeiro, Jefferson Encada, Bernardo Schappo, Luan Patrick, Otavio, Alex Sola, Oumar Ngom, Paulo Daniel Valente Moreira, Abraham Marcus, Kikas, Jovane Cabral
Braga (4-1-3-2) : Lukas Hornicek, Victor Gomez, Bright Arrey-Mbi, Vitor Carvalho, Leonardo Lelo, Jean-Baptiste Gorby, Mario Dorgeles, Joao Moutinho, Gabriel Moscardo, Fran Navarro, Pau Victor
FC Porto 
Sporting 
Benfica 
Braga 
Gil Vicente 
Famalicao 
Estoril 
Moreirense 
Guimaraes 
Arouca 
Alverca 
Estrela 
Casa Pia 
Nacional 
Rio Ave 
Tondela 
Santa Clara