Portugal - Liga PortugalStarWelcome to the Turboscores match preview of the upcoming match between Rio Ave and SC Braga, taking place on Saturday, 09 March 2024, at Estádio do Rio Ave in Vila do Conde.
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Rio Ave, Recent FormA 0-0 draw against Moreirense will be viewed as a positive outcome for Rio Ave and a valuable point into the bargain. In that game they had 48% possession and managed 3 attempts on goal, with 1 on target, compared to Moreirense who had 19 attempts and 2 on target.
When it comes to attacking power Luís Freire will be justly satisfied with his squad's performances of late, which has seen them chalk up 6 goals in their last 6 matches. However, it hasn't all been going well, and questions remain about their defence with 6 goals lost in those 6 matches resulting in some crucial points dropped. They have only kept 2 clean sheets in their last 6 home games; however, they have scored in 11 of their 12 played at Estádio do Rio Ave this season.
They have been performing well at Estádio do Rio Ave recently and are unbeaten in their last 7 home games.
Abdul-Aziz Yakubu will be aiming to add his name to the scoresheet again to extend his goal tally of 4 goals in the last 6 league outings for Rio Ave.
SC Braga, Recent FormIn their last match SC Braga enforced their superiority over Estrela Amadora with a 3-0 home win. In that game they recorded 60 % of the possession, with 20 attempts on goal, 10 on target. Their opponents found the target on 1 of their 7 shots on goal.
Manager Artur Jorge will be reasonably pleased with his team's performances in front of goal, having scored 11 goals in their last 6 games, but will want to tighten up his defence with 7 goals conceded in the same period. They have scored in 5 of their last 6 games, but they've failed to keep a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 games on the road.
They have had a good run of form away from home recently, having won 4 out of their last 6 games on the road.
Simon Banza will be keen to get his name on the scoresheet against Rio Ave in this match, having already scored 7 goals in his last 6 away games for SC Braga.
It was not a positive ending for Rio Ave last time they met SC Braga in the league, with the game ending in a 2-1 defeat.
Os Arcebispos have scored in each of their last 3 league meetings with Rio Ave. Vilacondenses have struggled to keep SC Braga at bay when these two teams have met at Estádio do Rio Ave, during the last 3 times they have hosted SC Braga in the league, they have conceded a total of 6 goals.
SC Braga has won the last 3 games they've played against Rio Ave in the league.
Simon Banza has scored in each of SC Braga's last league game against Rio Ave.
With no real injury worries, Rio Ave manager Luís Freire will be happy to have his full squad available for selection.
There is only really one injury concern for the SC Braga manager Artur Jorge ahead of this clash, with Adrián Marín (Knee) missing out, which gives Jorge a strong squad to pick his starting eleven from.
Rio Ave Playing at home | SC Braga Playing away from home | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | Goals scored | 2.3 |
| 1.4 | Goals conceded | 1.8 |
| 54' | Time first goal scored | 40' |
| 44' | Time first goal conceded | 44' |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 2.7 |
| 0.1 | Red cards | 0.1 |
| 4.8 | Subs used | 4.8 |
| 2-0 | Biggest victory | 4-0 |
| 4-0 | Biggest defeat | 5-0 |
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