SC Braga 2-0 GIL Vicente – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model favours SC Braga (62%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as SC Braga face GIL Vicente.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Primeira Liga clash, Regular Season - 21 as SC Braga welcome GIL Vicente to Estádio Municipal de Braga. Kick-off is set for Sunday 9 February 2025 at 18:00 UTC.
Form Guide
SC Braga — All Games: 6W 2D 2L from 10 Primeira Liga outings this season, averaging 2.00 points per game. Last five: L W W W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.90 goals per game, with 1.30 conceded. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for SC Braga, so this record blends games from this season and last.
SC Braga at Estádio Municipal de Braga this season: 4W 3D 3L from 10 home games — 1.50 PPG on home soil. They are averaging 2.10 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture. Somewhat surprisingly, their home PPG of 1.50 lags behind their overall 2.00 — the home advantage has not translated into superior results at Estádio Municipal de Braga this season.
Across all Primeira Liga games this season, GIL Vicente have recorded 3W 3D 4L from 10 outings — 1.20 PPG. Last five: D D W L L. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 1.40 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for GIL Vicente, so this record blends games from this season and last.
GIL Vicente's form when playing away from home: 1W 3D 6L across 10 road games this term (0.60 PPG). Away from home they average 0.70 goals scored and 2.00 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 0.60 is notably below their overall 1.20 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
SC Braga carry the stronger recent momentum — 0.80 PPG ahead of their opponents on 2.00 vs 1.20. The form data is a point in their favour, and where the price allows, it is the cleaner directional bet.
Head to Head
The historical ledger comes down firmly in favour of SC Braga: 4 wins from 7 previous clashes against 1 for GIL Vicente, with 2 draws across those contests.
The 7 previous meetings have averaged 1.9 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 1 Sep 2024, ended 0–0 with a draw.
The historical record gives SC Braga a meaningful edge here — 4 wins from 7 meetings is the kind of ledger that should not be discounted when the form picture is inconclusive. Even away from home, the visitors have struggled to impose themselves in this fixture.
In-Play Data
SC Braga trading profile (54 games, 27 at home): they score before half-time in 70% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 65% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 39%.
GIL Vicente trading profile (54 games, 27 at away): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 74% of the time; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — SC Braga 61% versus GIL Vicente 54%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (SC Braga 67% | GIL Vicente 52%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects SC Braga 2.15 xG and GIL Vicente 1.03 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: SC Braga attack 1.267 / defence 1.133 | GIL Vicente attack 0.760 / defence 1.203. League average goals — home 1.407 / away 1.200. SC Braga carry an above-average attack strength of 1.267 — their λ of 2.15 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. GIL Vicente bring a strong defensive rating of 1.203 — this is suppressing SC Braga's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 54 SC Braga games / 54 GIL Vicente games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: SC Braga 62% | Draw 21% | GIL Vicente 17%. Fair-value odds: SC Braga 1.61 | Draw 4.76 | GIL Vicente 5.88. The model has a clear lean to SC Braga (62%) — a 45pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 62% | BTTS probability 57% | Total xG 3.18. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 62% — the 3.18 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 57% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is SC Braga at 62% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 21% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.18 combined xG gives a 62% probability to Over 2.5 — marginal — conflicting signals, supported by form averaging 3.2 goals per game — though H2H averaging only 1.9 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
Poisson assigns a 57% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: SC Braga 60% | GIL Vicente 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: SC Braga vs GIL Vicente | Competition: Primeira Liga, Regular Season - 21 | Venue: Estádio Municipal de Braga • Kick-off: Sunday 9 Feb 2025, 18:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: SC Braga 62% | Draw 21% | GIL Vicente 17% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 62% | BTTS 57% | xG SC Braga 2.15 / GIL Vicente 1.03 • Poisson strength factors: SC Braga attack 1.267 / def 1.133 | GIL Vicente attack 0.760 / def 1.203 | league avg home 1.407 / away 1.200 • Poisson stance: SC Braga (62%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.15
SC Braga xG
Expected Goals
1.03
GIL Vicente xG
57%
BTTS
83%
Over 1.5
62%
Over 2.5
39%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does SC Braga vs GIL Vicente kick off?
SC Braga vs GIL Vicente kicked off at 18:00 on Sunday 9 February 2025 at Estádio Municipal de Braga.
What was the final score in SC Braga vs GIL Vicente?
SC Braga 2 - 0 GIL Vicente.
Where is SC Braga vs GIL Vicente being played?
The match is being played at Estádio Municipal de Braga.
What competition is SC Braga vs GIL Vicente part of?
SC Braga vs GIL Vicente is a Regular Season - 21 fixture in the Primeira Liga (Portugal).
Who is favourite to win SC Braga vs GIL Vicente?
Our statistical model gives SC Braga a 62% chance of winning, GIL Vicente a 17% chance, and a 21% chance of a draw — making SC Braga the favourite.
Will both teams score in SC Braga vs GIL Vicente?
Our model estimates a 57% probability that both SC Braga and GIL Vicente will score (BTTS).
Will SC Braga vs GIL Vicente have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 62%.
What is the head-to-head record between SC Braga and GIL Vicente?
Record (7 meetings): SC Braga 4W | Draws 2 | GIL Vicente 1W.
What form are SC Braga and GIL Vicente in?
SC Braga (all comps): 6W-2D-2L in 10 | 2.00 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 1.30 | L5 L-W-W-W-W. GIL Vicente (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.40 | L5 D-D-W-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
SC Braga's attacking strength (1.27x league average) is weighed against GIL Vicente's defensive record (1.20x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 2.15. The same calculation in reverse, GIL Vicente's attack versus SC Braga's defence, projects 1.03 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 54/54 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 10.4%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.9%), 2-0 (9.6%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
SC Braga Win
62%
1.61
21%
4.75
17%
5.98
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 1
9.9%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 0
9.6%
Home win
1 – 1
9.2%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.15
SC Braga xG
Total xG
3.18
1.03
GIL Vicente xG
1.61
62%
Home win
4.75
21%
Draw
5.98
17%
Away win
Goals Markets
83%
Over 1.5
1.20
17%
Under 1.5
5.88
62%
Over 2.5
1.61
38%
Under 2.5
2.63
39%
Over 3.5
2.56
61%
Under 3.5
1.64
22%
Over 4.5
4.55
78%
Under 4.5
1.28
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
57%
BTTS Yes
1.74
43%
BTTS No
2.35
Clean Sheet
36%
2.81
12%
8.54
Win to Nil
22%
4.52
2%
51.12
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 8.9 | 9.2 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.6 | 9.9 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for SC Braga vs GIL Vicente?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.4%.
How many goals are SC Braga and GIL Vicente expected to score?
The model projects 2.15 expected goals for SC Braga and 1.03 for GIL Vicente, a combined total of 3.18.
How confident is the prediction model for SC Braga vs GIL Vicente?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 62%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
SC Braga's recent record stands at 33W 9D 12L from 54 games, a 2.00 PPG return, with L-W-W-W-W in the last five. The sample for SC Braga is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
GIL Vicente, meanwhile, have gone 14W 16D 24L across 54 games — 1.07 PPG, with D-D-W-L-L in their last five. The sample for GIL Vicente is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours SC Braga by 0.93 — a real, if not enormous, edge over GIL Vicente heading into this one.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, SC Braga have managed 14W 6D 7L from 27 games — 1.78 PPG in front of their own supporters.
GIL Vicente's away record stands at 4W 5D 18L across 27 trips, a 0.63 PPG haul. That's a step down from their 1.07 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of GIL Vicente's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, SC Braga come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
SC Braga are averaging 1.98 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game recently; GIL Vicente are on 1.20 scored and 1.52 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: SC Braga have seen both teams score in 61% of their recent games.
Last 54 Results — Primeira Liga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
SC Braga
Blended
GIL Vicente
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are SC Braga and GIL Vicente in coming into this match?
SC Braga have gone 33W 9D 12L in their last 54 games (2.00 PPG), while GIL Vicente have gone 14W 16D 24L in their last 54 (1.07 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — SC Braga at home or GIL Vicente away?
SC Braga's home record (1.78 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — SC Braga at home: 1.78 PPG; GIL Vicente away: 0.63 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between SC Braga and GIL Vicente runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to October 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Primeira Liga. They last met on 14 February 2026, roughly 7 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
There's a clear current trend here: GIL Vicente have taken the last 2 head-to-head results.
SC Braga's record when hosting GIL Vicente specifically: 3W 0D 2L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
5
SC Braga
2
Draws
3
GIL Vicente
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between SC Braga and GIL Vicente?
From 10 meetings on record, SC Braga have won 5, GIL Vicente have won 3, and 2 have been drawn.
When did SC Braga and GIL Vicente last play each other?
They last met on 14 February 2026, when GIL Vicente 2-1 SC Braga.
Who has won more matches between SC Braga and GIL Vicente?
SC Braga have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
SC Braga are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 37% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 15% of those situations.
GIL Vicente are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — SC Braga 67%, GIL Vicente 48% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 67% for SC Braga and 56% for GIL Vicente. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 33% and 26% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: GIL Vicente in 41%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = SC Braga home games / GIL Vicente away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when SC Braga play GIL Vicente?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 67% of SC Braga's games and 48% of GIL Vicente's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is SC Braga vs GIL Vicente usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 67% of SC Braga's matches and 56% of GIL Vicente's.
Do SC Braga and GIL Vicente tend to score early?
SC Braga have had a goal before half-time in 70% of their recent matches, GIL Vicente in 67% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
SC Braga cruise to a comfortable 2-0 victory over GIL Vicente.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
SC Braga beat GIL Vicente 2-0 at Estádio Municipal de Braga, Regular Season - 21, in the Primeira Liga. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting SC Braga 2.15 xG and GIL Vicente 1.03 xG, a combined 3.18. The scoreboard read 2-0 for 2 actual goals. GIL Vicente landed 1.0 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of SC Braga attack 1.27 / defence 1.13 against GIL Vicente attack 0.76 / defence 1.20, drawn from 54/54 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it SC Braga 62% | Draw 21% | GIL Vicente 17%, with SC Braga to win its most likely call at 62%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 62%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 83% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 57% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 59% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (SC Braga 67%, GIL Vicente 52%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 57%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
SC Braga's trading profile (54 games, 27 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 61% of their matches — today it did not.
GIL Vicente's trading profile (54 games, 27 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 30% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
On form, SC Braga arrived the stronger side — 2.00 PPG against 1.07. The form guide was vindicated by the result. SC Braga (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.30 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.