In the Primeira Liga on January 25th, Braga will face Alverca. The odds for the outcomes are as follows: Braga to win at 1.45, draw at 4.71, and Alverca to win at 7.70. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Braga - 66.84%, draw - 20.58%, Alverca - 12.59%. Given these numbers, Braga is considered the clear favorite for this match, but the overall statistics of both teams are also noteworthy. The main prediction for this match is over 2.5 goals at 1.88.
In terms of ball possession, Braga significantly outperforms their opponent: 59.6% compared to Alverca's 38.4%. Both teams average 2.6 yellow cards per game, with Braga committing 10.8 fouls and Alverca 12. Both teams are caught offside 0.8 times per match. In their last three games, Braga defeated Nottingham Forest 1-0, beat Tondela 1-0, and drew 3-3 with Estrela. Alverca won 2-1 against Moreirense, defeated Famalicão 1-0, and lost 4-1 to Estoril in their last three encounters. In their head-to-head match on August 17, 2025, Braga thrashed Alverca 3-0.
Over a series of five matches, both teams have an average total of 2.6 goals. Braga scores an average of 1.4 and concedes 1.2, while Alverca scores 0.8 and concedes 1.8. Braga has seen over 2.5 goals in 2 out of 5, and Alverca in 3 out of 5. In the first half, Braga had over 1.5 goals twice, Alverca once, and in the second half, Braga had it three times, Alverca four times out of five. This suggests that the second half could be more productive. In terms of scoring intervals, Braga most frequently scores between the 31st and 45th minute (38%), while Alverca scores between the 46th and 60th minute (56%). Braga most often concedes between the 46th and 60th minute (43%), and Alverca between the 61st and 75th minute (60%). Overall, the statistics on totals and halves suggest a bet on over 2.5 goals, considering both teams tend to have productive second halves and defensive instability in the latter part of the match.
Over a five-match period, Braga averages 4.2 corners, and Alverca 4.6, totaling 8.8. The frequency of over 9.5 corners is 2 out of 5 for both teams. Among the options offered for corner totals, there's a pair for 9.5: over 9.5 at 2.04 and under 9.5 at 1.64. Based on the average figures, a bet on corner totals closer to 9.5 seems logical, but the frequency of occurrence does not exceed 40%. In the line for corner outcomes, Braga is favored with odds of 1.12. Overall, both teams deliver a similar number of corners, which could lead to an equal distribution of set pieces, but the advantage in possession and attacking activity remains with Braga.
Sportwars.net Prediction for Braga vs Alverca, 2026-01-25 - Over 2.5 goals, odds 1.88. Correct score: 2:1, odds 8.00.


