Maritimo v Braga
07 August 2030hrs
Football – England – Championship
Pick Braga AH-0.25
Bookmaker Bet Victor
Odds: 1.60 odds taken 0609 GMT, Saturday 7th August
Saturday features action from the Primera Liga with Maritimo taking on Braga at the Estádio dos Barreiros.
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Maritimo Preview – Can Maritimo pull off unlikely result?
Maritimo narrowly avoided relegation from the Portuguese top flight at the end of last season as the hosts finished just one league position and one point above the relegation zone, and they face a tough season-opener against Braga this Saturday evening.
Maritimo found wins hard to come by in the final stretch of last season’s campaign as the hosts picked up just five wins from their final 20 matches, with only three of these victories being achieved on home turf at their Estádio dos Barreiros.
In addition, Maritimo won just three of their final 12 home games which also included seven defeats, so they may come undone against Braga on Saturday night.
Braga Preview – Can Braga make winning start?
Braga achieved a 4th place finish at the end of last season’s Primera Liga campaign and ended their season with just two defeats out of their last 10 matches overall, while victories against Farense, Boavista and Moreirense should give the visitors confidence here.
Braga were also solid away from home too as the visitors suffered just one defeat from their last nine matches on their travels which ironically was at Maritimo but wins at Moreirense, Santa Clara, Nacional and Farense underline their threat on the road.
With just one defeat from their previous six meetings against Maritimo, Braga should get across the line here in this season-opener at the Estádio dos Barreiros.
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Key Facts – Maritimo v Braga Tip
- Maritimo won just 3 of their final 12 home games last season
- Braga lost just 1 of their last 9 away matches
- Braga have lost just 1 of their last 6 meetings v Maritimo
Maritimo struggled for wins at home last term and Braga could well turn the tables on their hosts here.
The best betting odds for Maritimo v Braga
Maritimo to win: 4.60 at Bet Victor
Draw: 3.70 at Bet Victor
Braga to win: 1.73 at Bet Victor
