Estoril vs SC Braga – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model favours SC Braga (47%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Estoril face SC Braga.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Primeira Liga clash, Regular Season - 23 as Estoril welcome SC Braga to Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota. Kick-off is set for Sunday 21 February 2027 at 16:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Estoril stand at 0W 3D 7L from 10 Primeira Liga matches — 0.30 PPG. Last five: L D L L L. They are averaging 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.70 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. Estoril have played only a handful of Primeira Liga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
In front of their own supporters this season, Estoril have posted 2W 3D 5L at Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota — 0.90 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 0.90 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.30 — Estoril are significantly better at Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota than their overall form suggests.
Across all Primeira Liga games this season, SC Braga have recorded 4W 5D 1L from 10 outings — 1.70 PPG. Last five: D D D D W. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 1.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. 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's form when playing away from home: 5W 3D 2L across 10 road games this term (1.80 PPG). They are averaging 1.80 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
Form points away from home here. SC Braga's 1.70 PPG return is 1.40 points per game ahead of Estoril's 0.30 — the visitors are the form-based selection, and Double Chance is an alternative worth pricing if the outright looks tight.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Estoril register both teams scoring in 70% of relevant matches, SC Braga in 60% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
H2H
Despite the anticipated home advantage, SC Braga have the better historical record — 6 wins from 10 previous contests against 1 for Estoril.
The 10 previous meetings have averaged 2.3 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 3 May 2026, ended 1–1 with a draw.
It is worth noting that SC Braga have a superior record in this fixture despite their visitor status — 6 wins from 10 meetings. Home advantage alone is not a sufficient reason to dismiss that track record.
In-Play Data
Estoril trading profile (36 games, 18 at home): they score before half-time in 83% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 47%; they fail to score in 33% of games.
SC Braga trading profile (36 games, 18 at away): they score before half-time in 89% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; they lead at the break 47% of the time; BTTS occurs in 61% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 39%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Estoril 56% versus SC Braga 56%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Estoril 58% | SC Braga 67%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Estoril 1.22 xG and SC Braga 1.63 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: Estoril attack 0.885 / defence 1.156 | SC Braga attack 1.122 / defence 1.028. League average goals — home 1.337 / away 1.260. Data: 38 Estoril games / 36 SC Braga games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Estoril 28% | Draw 24% | SC Braga 47%. Fair-value odds: Estoril 3.57 | Draw 4.17 | SC Braga 2.13. SC Braga hold a narrow Poisson edge at 47% — the draw (24%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 54% | BTTS probability 57% | Total xG 2.85. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 54%/46% — the total xG of 2.85 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 57% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, SC Braga are the pick at 47% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 24% draw probability, Draw No Bet on SC Braga offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 28% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.85 combined xG gives a 54% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 57% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Estoril 70% | SC Braga 60% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Estoril vs SC Braga | Competition: Primeira Liga, Regular Season - 23 | Venue: Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota • Kick-off: Sunday 21 Feb 2027, 16:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Estoril 28% | Draw 24% | SC Braga 47% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 54% | BTTS 57% | xG Estoril 1.22 / SC Braga 1.63 • Poisson strength factors: Estoril attack 0.885 / def 1.156 | SC Braga attack 1.122 / def 1.028 | league avg home 1.337 / away 1.260 • Poisson stance: SC Braga (47%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.22
Estoril xG
Expected Goals
1.63
SC Braga xG
57%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
54%
Over 2.5
32%
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 Estoril vs SC Braga kick off?
Estoril vs SC Braga is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 on Sunday 21 February 2027 at Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota.
Where is Estoril vs SC Braga being played?
The match is being played at Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota.
What competition is Estoril vs SC Braga part of?
Estoril vs SC Braga is a Regular Season - 23 fixture in the Primeira Liga (Portugal).
Who is favourite to win Estoril vs SC Braga?
Our statistical model gives Estoril a 28% chance of winning, SC Braga a 47% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making SC Braga the favourite.
Will both teams score in Estoril vs SC Braga?
Our model estimates a 57% probability that both Estoril and SC Braga will score (BTTS).
Will Estoril vs SC Braga have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 54%.
What is the head-to-head record between Estoril and SC Braga?
Record (10 meetings): Estoril 1W | Draws 3 | SC Braga 6W.
What form are Estoril and SC Braga in?
Estoril (all comps): 0W-3D-7L in 10 | 0.30 PPG | GF 0.60 / GA 1.70 | L5 L-D-L-L-L. SC Braga (all comps): 4W-5D-1L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.10 | L5 D-D-D-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Working from Estoril's attack rating (0.89) and SC Braga's defence rating (1.03), the model arrives at 1.22 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, SC Braga's attack versus Estoril's defence, projects 1.63 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 38/36 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 13.0%. Close behind: 1-2 (9.4%), 0-1 (7.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 30% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
SC Braga Win
28%
3.51
24%
4.10
47%
2.12
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.5%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
9.4%
Away win
1 – 2
9.4%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.22
Estoril xG
Total xG
2.85
1.63
SC Braga xG
3.51
28%
Home win
4.10
24%
Draw
2.12
47%
Away win
Goals Markets
78%
Over 1.5
1.28
22%
Under 1.5
4.55
54%
Over 2.5
1.85
46%
Under 2.5
2.17
32%
Over 3.5
3.12
68%
Under 3.5
1.47
16%
Over 4.5
6.25
84%
Under 4.5
1.19
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
57%
BTTS Yes
1.77
43%
BTTS No
2.31
Clean Sheet
20%
5.12
30%
3.38
Win to Nil
6%
18.00
14%
7.17
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.8 | 9.4 | 7.7 | 4.2 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| 1 | 7.0 | 11.5 | 9.4 | 5.1 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| 2 | 4.3 | 7.0 | 5.7 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| 3 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.1 | 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 Estoril vs SC Braga?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.0%.
How many goals are Estoril and SC Braga expected to score?
The model projects 1.22 expected goals for Estoril and 1.63 for SC Braga, a combined total of 2.85.
How confident is the prediction model for Estoril vs SC Braga?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 47%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Estoril's recent record stands at 10W 9D 17L from 36 games, a 1.08 PPG return, with L-D-L-L-L in the last five. It's still early in the season for Estoril, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
SC Braga, meanwhile, have gone 17W 12D 7L across 36 games — 1.75 PPG, with D-D-D-D-W in their 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.
The points-per-game comparison favours SC Braga by 0.67 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Estoril heading into this one.
Venue Form
At home specifically, Estoril have managed 6W 5D 7L from 18 games — 1.28 PPG in front of their own supporters.
SC Braga's away record stands at 8W 6D 4L across 18 trips, a 1.67 PPG haul.
Goals in Recent Form
Estoril are averaging 1.47 goals scored and 1.67 conceded per game recently; SC Braga are on 1.86 scored and 1.06 conceded.
Defensively: SC Braga in 36% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 36 Results — Primeira Liga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Estoril
Early Season
SC Braga
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Estoril and SC Braga in coming into this match?
Estoril have gone 10W 9D 17L in their last 36 games (1.08 PPG), while SC Braga have gone 17W 12D 7L in their last 36 (1.75 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Estoril at home or SC Braga away?
SC Braga's away record (1.67 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Estoril at home: 1.28 PPG; SC Braga away: 1.67 PPG.
Have Estoril or SC Braga been keeping clean sheets recently?
Estoril have kept a clean sheet in 14% of their recent games, SC Braga in 36%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
10 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to December 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Primeira Liga. They last met on 3 May 2026, roughly 4 months ago.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap between the sides came on 8 Apr 2023, when SC Braga won 4-1 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Estoril's record when hosting SC Braga specifically: 1W 1D 3L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
1
Estoril
3
Draws
6
SC Braga
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Estoril and SC Braga?
From 10 meetings on record, Estoril have won 1, SC Braga have won 6, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Estoril and SC Braga last play each other?
They last met on 3 May 2026, when SC Braga 1-1 Estoril.
Who has won more matches between Estoril and SC Braga?
SC Braga have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Estoril are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 83% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 17% of those situations.
SC Braga are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 89% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 44% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Estoril 67%, SC Braga 61% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 56% for Estoril and 67% for SC Braga. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 50% and 33% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: SC Braga in 33%; Estoril have failed to score in 28% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Estoril home games / SC Braga away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Estoril play SC Braga?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 67% of Estoril's games and 61% of SC Braga's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Estoril vs SC Braga usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 56% of Estoril's matches and 67% of SC Braga's.
Do Estoril and SC Braga tend to score early?
Estoril have had a goal before half-time in 83% of their recent matches, SC Braga in 89% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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