TIPS - SC Braga VS CD Nacional

[(SC Braga) Strength]:
1. Spanish forward Fran Navarro has scored in his last 2 matches, showing excellent form.
2. SC Braga narrowly defeated Dutch side Feyenoord 1-0 at home in the first round of the league phase of the midweek's UEFA Europa League, getting off to a winning start.
3. SC Braga have scored in 10 of their last 11 matches, demonstrating relatively stable offensive firepower.
4. SC Braga have won 15, drawn 4, and lost only 1 in their last 20 home matches, with an unbeaten rate of 95%, making their home form trustworthy.
5. SC Braga have 15 wins and 3 draws in their last 18 encounters with CD Nacional, remaining unbeaten and holding the advantage.

[(SC Braga) Weakness]:
1. SC Braga drew 1-1 away against Vitoria Guimaraes in the last league round, recording 3 draws and 1 loss in their recent 4 league matches without a win, showing average form.
2. SC Braga have conceded in 5 of their last 6 matches, letting in 7 goals total, indicating defensive instability.
3. SC Braga have lost 4 of their last 6 matches in AH, showing an unfavorable trend.

[(CD Nacional) Strength]:
1. CD Nacional have won 3 of their last 5 matches in AH, showing a decent trend.

[(CD Nacional) Weakness]:
1. CD Nacional lost 1-2 at home to FC Arouca in the last league round, suffering 2 consecutive defeats, with only 1 win in their first 6 league matches, showing poor form.
2. CD Nacional have scored 5 goals in their first 6 league matches, averaging less than a goal per game, indicating insufficient attacking power.
3. CD Nacional have conceded in 11 of their last 12 matches, revealing significant defensive vulnerabilities.
4. CD Nacional have 1 win, 2 draws, and 4 losses in their last 7 away matches, with a low win rate and average away form.
5. CD Nacional have 1 draw and 9 losses in their last 10 visits to SC Braga, without a win, suggesting psychological pressure for this away trip.

[Tips]:
SC Braga won in the midweek's UEFA Europa League, but their recent league form has been unsatisfactory and they need to adjust their form promptly.

The team have a strong record at home; the visiting team CD Nacional have only won 1 of their first 6 league matches, with poor offensive and defensive performances and average away form

Looking at the head-to-head history, SC Braga have won 15 and drawn 3 in their last 18 encounters with CD Nacional, holding a clear advantage.

Considering the gap in strength between the two teams, it is advisable to back SC Braga for a big home victory.

[Recommended]:
SC Braga (-1/1.5)