Braga v Tondela Tips

Newly promoted Tondela face one of the toughest challenges that they possibly could have on their return to the Portuguese top tier as they face a trip away to one of the country's top teams. Braga finished 4th last season and are currently unbeaten after 3 competitive games this season. Braga have also beaten Tondela in all of their last 4 league meetings.

This is the opening game for these teams in the new domestic season. Braga at present are unbeaten in fourteen home games, and Tondela are unbeaten in nine away games. Braga prepare for Europa qualification in midweek coming and may be conservative in their lineup, which could benefit Tondela, who will be aggressive and possibly win.

Braga's attacking style and their recent high-scoring matches, coupled with Tondela's defensive struggles, point to a game with plenty of goals.

Sporting Braga are at home and look clear favorites on paper, though this can be a tight, close match for two reasons. The hosts have to think about their involvement in Europe and the upcoming game against Romanian CFR Cluj. Tondela have managed some good results in their preparation and will be tough to beat, so this may stay under.

Braga is a strong favorite to win this match at home, but Tondela is a strong visitor with 6 wins, 3 draws, and lost matches.

Braga is a strong favorite to win this match as they have 8-1-0 in head-to-head matches at home, while Tondela has 6-3-0 in away matches.