SC Braga vs Gent
SC Braga secures solid 2-0 win
Víctor Gómez and Gabri Martínez strike to seal victory in style
SC Braga delivered a confident performance in the UEFA Europa Conference League, opening the scoring early through Víctor Gómez in the 3rd minute and sealing the win with Gabri Martínez's goal in the 76th. The 2-0 result was a straightforward home victory that matched Fipster's high-confidence prediction perfectly.
Outcome probability
SC Braga and Gent face off in a group stage match where both sides have shown resilience and solid form. Braga's unbeaten run and clean sheets at home set the stage for a confident display, while Gent's defensive solidity promises a competitive contest.
Match factors
Braga's home scoring streak and clean sheets
Braga has scored in all last 3 home games and kept 3 consecutive clean sheets at home, indicating strong home form
Ricardo Horta's dual threat as scorer and assister
Horta has 3 goals and 3 assists in last 5 games, making him Braga's key offensive threat
Pau Victor's recent scoring form
Pau Victor scored 3 goals in last 5 games, showing good momentum and starting consistency
Gent's defensive solidity with clean sheets
Gent has kept 3 clean sheets in last 5 games, showing defensive resilience despite lower scoring
Gent's set-piece threat from defender Burgess
Burgess, a defender, has scored once this season with high passing accuracy, posing a set-piece threat
The context
In this competition, SC Braga have been imperious at home, unbeaten in six matches with four wins and two draws, and notably have not conceded a goal. Gent, meanwhile, remain unbeaten as well with two wins and four draws, scoring five and conceding three. Both teams have navigated the group stage with strong defensive performances, setting up an intriguing tactical battle.
Key insights
Ricardo Horta
SC Braga
Horta leads Braga in goals and assists this season, making him their key offensive threat with strong home form.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/273 goals and 3 assists in last 5 games
Pau Victor
SC Braga
Pau Victor has good momentum with 3 goals in last 5 games and consistent starting appearances.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/273 goals in last 5 games, 6 appearances this season
C. Burgess
Gent
Burgess poses a set-piece threat with a goal this season and high passing accuracy, adding an attacking edge from defence.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/271 goal in 6 appearances, 96% passing accuracy
Analysis
Braga's home form is impressive, having scored in all their last three home games while keeping clean sheets in each. Ricardo Horta stands out as a dual threat with three goals and three assists in recent matches, making him a key player to watch. Pau Victor's recent scoring form adds further firepower. Gent's defence has been resilient, with three clean sheets in their last five games, but Braga's attacking momentum and home advantage are likely to tip the scales.
Key facts
- 1.SC Braga unbeaten in 6 matches in this competition (W4 D2 L0), scoring 8 and conceding none.
- 2.Gent unbeaten in 6 matches (W2 D4 L0), scoring 5 and conceding 3.
- 3.Braga have kept 3 consecutive clean sheets at home in recent games.
- 4.Ricardo Horta has 3 goals and 3 assists in last 5 games for Braga.
- 5.Pau Victor scored 3 goals in last 5 games, showing good form.
- 6.Gent have kept 3 clean sheets in last 5 games, showing defensive resilience.
- 7.Home win outcomes have a combined probability of 0.665, with 2-0 as the most likely scoreline.
Prediction
The prediction favours a home win for SC Braga with a 2-0 scoreline. Braga are expected to take an early lead by halftime, maintaining control and adding a second goal in the second half. The match is likely to feature four cards, reflecting a competitive but disciplined encounter.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — SC Braga
Away — Gent
The verdict
With Braga's strong home record and attacking threats like Ricardo Horta and Pau Victor, they look set to secure a comfortable 2-0 victory over Gent. Gent's defensive efforts will be tested, but Braga's momentum and tactical edge should prevail.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Gómez
Assist: Gorby
Barišić
Yellow Card
Paskotši
Yellow Card
Sá
Yellow Card
Balikwisha
Milošević
Goore
Delorge-Knieper
Gorby
Silva
Gabri Martínez
Assist: Gómez
Sonko
Paskotši
Barišić
Ricardo Horta
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Panathinaikos | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| 13 |  HNK Hajduk Split | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 14 |  Gent | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 15 |  Twente | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 33 |  KuPS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 34 |  SC Braga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 35 |  Inter Club d'Escaldes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 0 |
Match Statistics
SC Braga
4-4-2Starting XI
- 2Víctor GómezD
- 8João MoutinhoM
- 10Pau VictorM
- 11Gabriel SilvaM
- 14G. LagerbielkeD
- 17J. MiloševićF
- 21Ricardo HortaF
- 26B. Arrey-MbiD
- 29J. GorbyM
- 31Bernardo FontesG
- 37A. BarišićD
Substitutes
- 6Vitor CarvalhoM
- 7Diogo TravassosD
- 9Fran NavarroF
- 12Tiago SáG
- 16Tomás MarquésM
- 20M. DorgelesM
- 22Sergio BarciaD
- 23D. HuseinbašićM
- 34E. TıknazM
- 44A. BajramiD
- 50Diego RodriguesM
- 77Gabri MartínezF
Gent
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3M. PaskotšiD
- 7M. BalikwishaM
- 11M. SonkoM
- 16C. BurgessD
- 17M. Delorge-KnieperM
- 20Tiago AraújoD
- 27T. De VliegerM
- 33D. RoefG
- 44S. Van der HeydenD
- 45B. GooreM
- 75I. CisseF
Substitutes
- 8L. BénesM
- 10A. OmgbaM
- 14Kyrell WilsonF
- 22Leonardo LopesM
- 28M. El ÂdfaouiM
- 30K. PeersmanG
- 35G. De MeyerD
- 37A. KadriM
- 39A. AyindéD
- 56M. DialloD
- 57M. VolckaertD
- 59E. SeckF
SC Braga
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Gómez | D | 88 | 8.3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Pau Víctor | M | 88 | 7.5 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Bernardo Fontes | G | 88 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| João Moutinho | M | 88 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Gustaf Lagerbielke | D | 88 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Bright Arrey-Mbi | D | 88 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Jean-Baptiste Gorby | M | 71 | 7.0 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Ricardo Horta(C) | F | 88 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0/1 |
| Adrian Leon Barišić | D | 88 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gabriel Silva | M | 71 | 6.9 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1/6 |
| Jovan Milošević | F | 61 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Fran Navarro | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Vítor Carvalho | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tiago Sá | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adrian Bajrami | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sergio Barcia | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Denis Huseinbašić | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Diogo Travassos | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Diego Rodrigues | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tomás Marqués | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gabriel Martínez | F | 17 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| Mario Dorgeles | M | 27 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Demir Ege Tıknaz | M | 17 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Gent
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davy Roef(C) | G | 88 | 8.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Momodou Sonko | M | 82 | 7.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/2 |
| Tibe De Vlieger | M | 88 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Hyllarion Goore | M | 63 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Siebe Van der Heyden | D | 88 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Mathias Delorge | M | 63 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Michel Ange Balikwisha | M | 41 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Maksim Paskotsi | D | 82 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Christian Burgess | D | 88 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Tiago Araújo | D | 88 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Ibrahima Cisse | F | 88 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Abdelkahar Kadri | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kjell Peersman | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matties Volckaert | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gilles De Meyer | D | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kyrell Wilson | F | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aimé Omgba | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mamadou Diallo | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdul Ayinde | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammed El Âdfaoui | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| László Bénes | M | 47 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| El Hadji Seck | F | 25 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Leonardo Lopes | M | 25 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win SC Braga vs Gent?
- Fipster's AI model predicted SC Braga to win against Gent.
- What score did Fipster predict for SC Braga vs Gent?
- Fipster predicted a final score of SC Braga 2–0 Gent.
- What were the win probabilities for SC Braga vs Gent?
- Fipster's model gave SC Braga a 85% chance of winning, Gent a 7% chance, and a 8% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 85% confidence — a high-confidence call.