Braga vs Sporting Lisbon live preview Taça da Liga

Braga：

This match will be played at the neutral venue of Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa on Tuesday. The winner of this match will face the winner of the second semi between Benfica and Estoril at the same venue. Braga have won this title two times and on two other occasions reached the finals. Their last title was in 2020 while their last final appearance was in 2021. Replicating that would need them to be at their best and reverse a recent form that has been underwhelming. Braga won just three of their last eight matches in all competitions, losing four and drawing one. They advanced to the semis after topping Group A via goal difference from Casa Pia, after picking up four points in two games.

Sporting Lisbon：

Sporting had a clearer route than their counterparts, topping Group C over Farense and Tondela, winning those matches by 4-2 and 2-1 respectively. In fact, they are in some cracking form too, ahead of this match, giving a lot of confidence. They won eight competitive matches in a row, scoring at least two goals each time and at least three in the last four. That said, they drew 1-1 against Braga in the only meeting they had this season, so Sporting wouldn’t take their opponents lightly. This is a competition they have enjoyed in the recent years, winning in 2021 and 2022, while reaching the final in 2023.

Analysis：

Sporting will look to continue their impressive recent form in this competition, as they won this title in 2021 and 2022, whilst finishing runners-up last season. They would be looking to continue their recent form and also make it to the final here, although Braga wouldn’t want to be left out. They won this competition back in 2020 and have finished runners-up to Sporting in 2021, so this is a chance to get their revenge. The scene is set up nicely for both teams to show their mettle and as the earlier match between them this season ended in a 1-1 draw, there’s nothing to separate these sides.

Braga vs Sporting Lisbon stream and TV listing

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