Published on: Jun 5, 2020 7:44 am IST|Updated on: Jun 4, 2020 11:25 pm IST
SNT vs BRG Dream11 Match Preview: Without a win in three games, Santa Clara FC will look to end the skid when they entertain Braga FC at Estádio de São Miguelin in the Portuguese League on Friday night (IST).
Before Santa Clara found themselves entangled in the current unproductive run, they had the season’s best return, winning four consecutive games while keeping shutouts in three of those matches. Amidst such a confidence-sucking run, Braga’s visit can be a bit untimely, as Santa are jaded and hard-pressed for a win. They will be under even more pressure considering they are the hosts and are expected to be on the front foot.
Third-place provides a good view on the table for any team, but for a club like Braga, who tasted title victories in recent seasons, this has not a good season. It feels even closer to failure if we consider that they are a huge 14 points behind current leader Porto and 13 behind second-placed Benfica, who can go top this week following the latter’s shocking 1-2 defeat at Famalicao. Braga are already fighting a losing battle as far as the title is concerned, but the fact that Sporting Lisbon are only two points behind them gives them a sense of purpose in the remaining matches.
Match Details
Teams: Santa Clara FC and Braga Date: Friday, June 5 Kick-Off: 11:30 PM (IST) Venue: Estádio de São Miguel
Santa Clara FC:
Braga:
Santa Clara FC (Expected Playing 11)- Marco (GK), Sanusi, Cardoso, Afonso, Rafael Ramos, Rashid, Chico Ramos, Costinha, Lincoln, Carlos Junior, Santana
Braga (Expected Playing 11)- Matheus (GK), Esgaio, Carmo, Viana, Silva, Sequeira, Fransergio, Palhinha, Trincao, Horta, Paulinho
Both team’s current form is a good indicator of how this game may play out. Braga have been scoring goals for fun in recent games, while Santa Clara have been struggling both at the back and inside the penalty box. Braga are likely to win the game but expect Santa Clara to score a goal as well.
Select more attackers from Braga.
J Fernandez Paulinho: Braga’s leading scorer this season with 10 goals and that is a good enough reason to give him the captain-armband in our Dream11 Match Prediction sides. Games: 19 Goals: 10 Assists: 04
Ricardo Horta: Why choosing more players from Braga could be a good cal is because they have attack-minded players in good form. Horta is certainly a player who knows where the back of the net is. He is definitely a very good option to consider as captain in at least one Dream11 fantasy football side. Games: 23 Goals: 07 Assists: 04
Lincoln: He is the man from Santa Clara’s team to keep an eye on, for his passing range, his creativity and ability to pop up with an odd goal makes him a must-have on your Fantasy Football teams irrespective of the team you expect to win. Games: 23 Goals: 07 Assists: 04
Ricardo Esgaio: A manager’s dream, for he can play either as left-back or as a winger. Expect his darting runs on the left-wing produce some quality balls for the forward players. His inclusion in the today match prediction side could earn the user valuable points. Games: 21 Goals: 01 Assists: 05
GK: M Pereira Defenders: D Carmo, N Sequeira, F Cardoso Midfielders: R Esgaio, J Palhinha, R Ramos, Costinha Attackers: R Horta (VC), J Fernandez-Paulunhi (C), C Alberto Junior
Braga hold a better head-to-head record, are in better form, are sitting in the high zones of the table and are on a good run as well. Everything indicates towards an away win for Braga in this game.
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