SC Braga 0-1 GIL Vicente – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates SC Braga at 37% — the H2H record provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this SC Braga vs GIL Vicente encounter.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Primeira Liga clash, Regular Season - 5 as SC Braga welcome GIL Vicente to Estádio Municipal de Braga. Kick-off is set for Sunday 14 September 2025 at 20:30 UTC.
Form Guide
SC Braga — All Games: 4W 5D 1L from 10 Primeira Liga outings this season, averaging 1.70 points per game. Last five: D W W D D. They are averaging 2.00 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. SC Braga have played only a handful of Primeira Liga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
SC Braga at Estádio Municipal de Braga this season: 7W 3D 0L from 10 home games — 2.40 PPG on home soil. They are averaging 2.00 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 5 clean sheets from 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Estádio Municipal de Braga. Their home PPG of 2.40 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.70 — SC Braga are significantly better at Estádio Municipal de Braga than their overall form suggests.
Across all Primeira Liga games this season, GIL Vicente have recorded 4W 3D 3L from 10 outings — 1.50 PPG. Last five: D W L D W. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 0.70 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Defensively, 0.70 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. GIL Vicente have played only a handful of Primeira Liga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
GIL Vicente's form when playing away from home: 3W 3D 4L across 10 road games this term (1.20 PPG). Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.70 PPG (SC Braga) versus 1.50 (GIL Vicente). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
Head to Head
The historical ledger comes down firmly in favour of SC Braga: 5 wins from 8 previous clashes against 1 for GIL Vicente, with 2 draws across those contests.
The 8 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 9 Feb 2025, ended 2–0 with SC Braga winning.
The historical record gives SC Braga a meaningful edge here — 5 wins from 8 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 (38 games, 19 at home): they score before half-time in 90% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 78% of the time; they lead at the break 47% of the time; BTTS occurs in 58% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 58% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 45% of the time.
GIL Vicente trading profile (38 games, 19 at away): they score before half-time in 58% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 47% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 42% of games (away games); they fail to score in 40% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — SC Braga 53% versus GIL Vicente 45%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (SC Braga 53% | GIL Vicente 40%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects SC Braga 1.17 xG and GIL Vicente 1.13 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 1.167 / defence 0.989 | GIL Vicente attack 0.925 / defence 0.748. League average goals — home 1.340 / away 1.232. GIL Vicente's defence strength of 0.748 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 38 SC Braga games / 38 GIL Vicente games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: SC Braga 37% | Draw 28% | GIL Vicente 35%. Fair-value odds: SC Braga 2.70 | Draw 3.57 | GIL Vicente 2.86. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 28% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 40% | BTTS probability 47% | Total xG 2.30. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 60% — total xG of 2.30 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 47% 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 37% — marginal model lean. With a 28% draw probability, Draw No Bet on SC Braga offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 35% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.30 combined xG gives a 40% probability to Under 2.5 — reasonable, supported by H2H averaging 1.9 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 47% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: SC Braga 50% | GIL Vicente 40% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 35% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: SC Braga vs GIL Vicente | Competition: Primeira Liga, Regular Season - 5 | Venue: Estádio Municipal de Braga • Kick-off: Sunday 14 Sep 2025, 20:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: SC Braga 37% | Draw 28% | GIL Vicente 35% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 40% | BTTS 47% | xG SC Braga 1.17 / GIL Vicente 1.13 • Poisson strength factors: SC Braga attack 1.167 / def 0.989 | GIL Vicente attack 0.925 / def 0.748 | league avg home 1.340 / away 1.232 • Poisson stance: SC Braga (37%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.17
SC Braga xG
Expected Goals
1.13
GIL Vicente xG
47%
BTTS
67%
Over 1.5
40%
Over 2.5
20%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does SC Braga vs GIL Vicente kick off?
SC Braga vs GIL Vicente kicked off at 20:30 on Sunday 14 September 2025 at Estádio Municipal de Braga.
What was the final score in SC Braga vs GIL Vicente?
SC Braga 0 - 1 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 - 5 fixture in the Primeira Liga (Portugal).
Who is favourite to win SC Braga vs GIL Vicente?
Our statistical model gives SC Braga a 37% chance of winning, GIL Vicente a 35% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw — making SC Braga the favourite.
Will both teams score in SC Braga vs GIL Vicente?
Our model estimates a 47% 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 40%.
What is the head-to-head record between SC Braga and GIL Vicente?
Record (8 meetings): SC Braga 5W | Draws 2 | GIL Vicente 1W.
What form are SC Braga and GIL Vicente in?
SC Braga (all comps): 4W-5D-1L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 1.00 | L5 D-W-W-D-D. GIL Vicente (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 0.70 | L5 D-W-L-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
SC Braga's attacking strength (1.17x league average) is weighed against GIL Vicente's defensive record (0.75x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.17. The same calculation in reverse, GIL Vicente's attack versus SC Braga's defence, projects 1.13 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 38/38 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 15.0%. Close behind: 0-0 (11.8%), 1-0 (10.0%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 37% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
SC Braga Win
37%
2.71
28%
3.52
35%
2.88
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.3%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
11.8%
Home win
0 – 1
11.3%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.17
SC Braga xG
Total xG
2.30
1.13
GIL Vicente xG
2.71
37%
Home win
3.52
28%
Draw
2.88
35%
Away win
Goals Markets
67%
Over 1.5
1.49
33%
Under 1.5
3.03
40%
Over 2.5
2.50
60%
Under 2.5
1.67
20%
Over 3.5
5.00
80%
Under 3.5
1.25
8%
Over 4.5
12.50
92%
Under 4.5
1.09
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
47%
BTTS Yes
2.15
53%
BTTS No
1.87
Clean Sheet
32%
3.09
31%
3.22
Win to Nil
12%
8.37
11%
9.26
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10.1 | 11.3 | 6.4 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 7.5 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 6.9 | 7.8 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 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 15.0%.
How many goals are SC Braga and GIL Vicente expected to score?
The model projects 1.17 expected goals for SC Braga and 1.13 for GIL Vicente, a combined total of 2.30.
How confident is the prediction model for SC Braga vs GIL Vicente?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 37%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
SC Braga's recent record stands at 21W 11D 6L from 38 games, a 1.95 PPG return, with D-W-W-D-D in the last five. It's still early in the season for SC Braga, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
GIL Vicente, meanwhile, have gone 10W 11D 17L across 38 games — 1.08 PPG, with D-W-L-D-W in their last five. It's still early in the season for GIL Vicente, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
The points-per-game comparison favours SC Braga by 0.87 — 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 10W 6D 3L from 19 games — 1.89 PPG in front of their own supporters.
GIL Vicente's away record stands at 4W 6D 9L across 19 trips, a 0.95 PPG haul.
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 1.71 goals scored and 0.89 conceded per game recently; GIL Vicente are on 1.00 scored and 1.29 conceded.
Defensively: SC Braga have kept a clean sheet in 45% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 38 Results — Primeira Liga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
SC Braga
Early Season
GIL Vicente
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are SC Braga and GIL Vicente in coming into this match?
SC Braga have gone 21W 11D 6L in their last 38 games (1.95 PPG), while GIL Vicente have gone 10W 11D 17L in their last 38 (1.08 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — SC Braga at home or GIL Vicente away?
SC Braga's home record (1.89 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — SC Braga at home: 1.89 PPG; GIL Vicente away: 0.95 PPG.
Have SC Braga or GIL Vicente been keeping clean sheets recently?
SC Braga have kept a clean sheet in 45% of their recent games, GIL Vicente in 26%.
⚔️ 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 6 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 90% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 68% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 16% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 16% of those situations.
GIL Vicente see a goal before the break in 58% of their matches.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — SC Braga 58%, GIL Vicente 47% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 58% (SC Braga) and 42% (GIL Vicente).
On the defensive side: SC Braga keep a clean sheet in 37% of their matches; GIL Vicente in 37%.
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?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 58% of SC Braga's recent matches and 47% of GIL Vicente's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is SC Braga vs GIL Vicente usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 58% of SC Braga's recent games and 42% of GIL Vicente's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do SC Braga and GIL Vicente tend to score early?
SC Braga have had a goal before half-time in 90% of their recent matches, GIL Vicente in 58% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as GIL Vicente defy the odds to beat SC Braga 0-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
GIL Vicente beat SC Braga 0-1 at Estádio Municipal de Braga, Regular Season - 5, in the Primeira Liga. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting SC Braga 1.17 xG and GIL Vicente 1.13 xG, a combined 2.30. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. SC Braga fell 1.2 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of SC Braga attack 1.17 / defence 0.99 against GIL Vicente attack 0.93 / defence 0.75, drawn from 38/38 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it SC Braga 37% | Draw 28% | GIL Vicente 35%, with SC Braga to win its most likely call at 37%. The actual GIL Vicente win had been the model's second-ranked read at 35%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 40%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 67% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 47% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 46% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (SC Braga 53%, GIL Vicente 40%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 49%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
SC Braga's trading profile (38 games, 19 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 53% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 45% of the time, and conceded here.
GIL Vicente's trading profile (38 games, 19 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 45% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
On form, SC Braga arrived the stronger side — 1.95 PPG against 1.08. Form was overturned, with GIL Vicente winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. SC Braga (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 2.00 scoring average — below par going forward. GIL Vicente (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.47 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 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.