Santa Clara vs Braga Prediction 26 April 2026
🔊 Santa Clara and Braga are gearing up for a tense showdown. Santa Clara sit in 13th place on the table, eager to improve their results after a rocky period. Braga, on the other hand, comfortably hold 4th place, showcasing excellent form with three wins and two draws in their last five games. Their attacking prowess is impressive, averaging 1.93 goals per game.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams was on 15 December 2025 and ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Braga were the home side):
- possession percentage: 68% vs 32%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 1;
- fouls: 10 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Santa Clara and Braga:
- 18 matches played;
- home team victories - 2, away team victories - 11, draws - 5;
- goals scored - 15 for Santa Clara, 39 for Braga;
- average first-half total - 1.39, second-half total - 1.61;
- average total goals per match - 3.
Head-to-head statistics Santa Clara - Braga

Santa Clara Azores Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the Primeira Liga, featuring Casa Pia as the home team and Santa Clara as the visitors. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Santa Clara vs Casa Pia):
- possession: 67% vs 33%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 4;
- fouls: 12 vs 20;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
Santa Clara are going through a challenging period. The team shows inconsistency, having won twice, lost twice, and drawn once in their last five matches. Their average scoring is less than ideal, netting around one goal per game while conceding 1.23 goals. Playing at home might provide Santa Clara with extra motivation to secure a positive result against a strong opponent.
Match Results: Santa Clara Azores

Braga Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the Primeira Liga (Casa Pia hosted Braga). The match concluded with a score of 0-1.
Here's the match statistics (Braga vs Casa Pia):
- possession percentage: 69% vs 31%;
- corners: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 9 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 1.
Braga are continuing their push for the top spots in the league, currently sitting in fourth place with a strong performance both at home and away. Over their last ten matches, they have secured five wins, suffered two defeats, and drawn three times - an impressive record for a team with ambitions of qualifying for European competitions. Their solid defense keeps their average goals conceded below one per game, while a potent attack delivers nearly two goals per match.
Match Results: Braga
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 18;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 3; number of draws - 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.39;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.28, while the visitors net 1.11.
First-Half Stats: Santa Clara Azores (home) vs Braga (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- wins: 2 (13.33%) vs 7 (46.67%);
- losses: 3 (20%) vs 4 (26.67%);
- draws: 10 (66.67%) vs 4 (26.67%);
- Average goals scored: 0.8 vs 1.6;
- Average goals conceded: 0.47 vs 0.53.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 1 vs 4;
- losses: 3 vs 3;
- draws: 6 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.7) vs 1.5 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.6).
- Braga have won the 1st half in last 5 away games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 18;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 11, draws - 5.
Statistics: Santa Clara Azores vs Braga
- matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- wins: 7 vs 16;
- win percentage: 23% vs 53%;
- losses: 15 vs 6;
- draws: 8 vs 8.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 5;
- losses: 4 vs 2;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
- Santa Clara Azores won with a +1.5 handicap in 23 of last 25 home games.
- Santa Clara Azores won with a +1.5 handicap in 18 of last 20 home games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.83, the guests - 2.17;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 8; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Santa Clara Azores vs Braga
- average total in the tournament: 2.1 vs 2.9;
- average total goals scored: 0.87 vs 1.93;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.37 vs 1.13;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.5 vs 0.8;
- Santa Clara Azores: average total at home in the tournament - 0.87;
- Braga: average total away in the tournament - 1.8;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1) vs 1.7 (away - 1.5).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 19 of last 20 Santa Clara Azores home games (Primeira Liga).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Santa Clara Azores home games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 18;
- both teams scored all-time - 8 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Santa Clara Azores vs Braga
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 15;
- number of BTTS matches for Santa Clara Azores at home - 5 (33%);
- number of BTTS matches for Braga away - 8 (53%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Santa Clara Azores at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS matches for Braga away - 1 (25%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 0:1 (27/269, 10%), 1:1 (27/269, 10%);
- Santa Clara Azores at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 1:2 (3/15, 20%);
- Braga away most often play: 0:1 (3/15, 20%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.49% (odds 5.2)
0:1 - 12.02% (odds 5.8)
0:0 - 10.07% (odds 7)
- Braga won 1:0 in 3 of last 4 games (Primeira Liga).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Santa Clara are going through an unstable period, delivering average performances. Their defense lacks solidity, which could be a decisive factor in the upcoming match against Braga. On the other hand, Braga are consistently strong both at home and away. Their attacking line is capable of creating numerous chances. Considering the current form of both teams and Braga's attacking prowess, it's likely we'll witness plenty of goals. Therefore, betting on over 2.5 total goals seems like a well-founded choice.