Indium. total Braga above 1.5
national
The national team plays in the second division of Portugal. In their league, Filipe Candido’s side are perilously close to the relegation zone, finishing 15th in the table after 27 matchdays. In the last 5 matches, they managed to beat only the last in the table Covilha (2:0), losing in the last three matches with a total score of 0:9.
En route to the semi-finals, Nacional’s most formidable opponent was Casa Pia (5-2 ET), who collapsed due to two suspensions. Therefore, it can be said that the “white and black” were in many respects lucky to be so high up.
Braga
Braga is a head above its opponent in terms of class and performance. This season, he is fighting for entry into the Champions League zone.
Jorge Artur’s team is famous for their effective pressing, which allows them to lead in the number of goals scored (10) as a result of returning possession within 40 meters of the opponent’s goal.
In terms of expected goals scored (xg = 1.73) and goals conceded (xga = 1.09), Gunsmiths ranks in the top four.
Braga go into the upcoming meeting on a 5-match unbeaten streak in which they missed only twice.
Forecast
I think Nacional is more focused on saving themselves from relegation to the third division than on fighting for promotion to the final of the Portuguese Cup. I expect a certain victory for the favorite.