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Sporting Braga

PortugalPortugalFounded 1921
Carlos Vicens
Carlos VicensManager
Estádio Municipal de Braga
Home Venue
Estádio Municipal de Braga
30,286 capacity

Season Report & Analysis

Sporting Braga - League 2025/2026

Comprehensive statistical analysis of Sporting Braga's season performance, including team metrics, player statistics, form analysis, home/away performance, and detailed insights.

Sporting Braga is currently competing in the League 2025/2026 season, sitting in 5th position with 27 points from 23 matches. The team represents Portugal in this competition.

The team's record of 7 wins from 23 matches represents a 41.2% win rate, showing mixed results throughout the campaign. With 31 goals scored and 18 goals conceded, the team achieved a +13 goal difference, highlighting their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. The team averaged 1.35 goals per game, demonstrating modest attacking output.

This comprehensive report provides detailed analysis of Sporting Braga's season so far, including player performance metrics, form analysis, home and away performance, disciplinary records, and competitive insights. The data reflects the team's performance through 23 matches, showcasing their strengths, areas for development, and overall contribution to the competition.

Home Advantage

+21.2%

Strong home advantage

Points per Game

1.75Home
1.44Away

Home vs Away Points

Performance Summary

Sporting Braga's home advantage is 0.31 points per game, suggesting balanced performance regardless of venue. The team averages 1.75 points at home compared to 1.44 points away.

Sporting Braga has accumulated 14 points at home from 8 matches (4W 2D 2L) and 13 points away from 9 matches (3W 4D 2L). This balanced record demonstrates their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue, showing adaptability and mental strength in different environments.

Sporting Braga shows remarkable consistency across venues, with the most balanced home-away record - 14 home points and 13 away points - demonstrating their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue. This balanced approach indicates strong mental resilience and tactical adaptability.

Average Goals per Match

2.76

Across 23 matches

Team Goals per Game

1.35

Goals scored per match

Goals per Match Distribution

Distribution by Percentage

0-1 goals
6 matches (26.1%)
2-3 goals
10 matches (43.5%)
4-5 goals
5 matches (21.7%)
6+ goals
2 matches (8.7%)

Summary

Across 23 completed matches for Sporting Braga, the team's matches average 2.76 goals per match. The most frequent outcome is 2-3 goals, representing 10 matches (43.5% of all fixtures), indicating a balanced approach where both attacking play and defensive organization are rewarded.

Low-scoring encounters (0-1 goals) make up 26.1% of matches (6 matches), highlighting the importance of defensive discipline and tactical awareness. Meanwhile, high-scoring thrillers (4+ goals) have occurred 7 times (30.4% of all matches), demonstrating the attacking quality and entertainment value present throughout the season.

The team's tactical sophistication is evident in its 1.35 goals per game average, reflecting a focus on defensive organization and strategic play. This distribution indicates that the team prioritizes defensive stability, making every goal valuable and matches often decided by fine margins and tactical execution.

Yellow Cards

190.83 per match

Red Cards

10.04 per match

Total Cards

200.87 per match

Total Fouls

1195.17 per match

Cards per Foul

0.168High frequency

Cards Distribution

Penalty Conversion

No penalty data available

Penalty statistics will appear here once data is collected

Disciplinary Events Overview

Disciplinary Analysis

Sporting Braga has demonstrated a relatively disciplined style of play throughout the season. The team has seen 20 total cards issued across 23 matches, with 19 yellow cards and 1 red cards. This translates to an average of 0.87 cards per match, demonstrating relatively disciplined conduct throughout the season.

Yellow card distribution shows that 95.0% of all disciplinary actions were cautions, averaging 0.83 yellow cards per match. Red cards accounted for 5.0% of total disciplinary actions, with an average of 0.04 red cards per match. The team recorded 119 total fouls, averaging 5.17 fouls per match, which provides context for the disciplinary patterns observed.

Overall, the disciplinary record of Sporting Braga reflects a disciplined approach to match conduct. The balance between competitive intensity and disciplinary control shapes the tactical landscape, influencing how the team approaches matches and manages player behavior throughout the season.

Attack Efficiency

1.35

Goals per game

Defense Efficiency

0.78

Goals conceded per game

Points Efficiency

1.17

Points per game

Efficiency Analysis

Team efficiency metrics reveal how effectively Sporting Braga converts opportunities into results. The team leads in attack efficiency with 1.35 goals per game, while demonstrating defensive efficiency, conceding just 0.78 goals per game.

The most efficient teams combine strong attacking output with defensive discipline.Sporting Braga leads in points efficiency with 1.17 points per game, demonstrating the optimal balance between scoring goals and preventing them. Teams that maintain high efficiency rates throughout the season consistently challenge for top positions and maximize their potential.

Efficiency metrics provide deeper insights than simple win-loss records, revealing which teams are getting the most out of their opportunities. Sporting Braga's goal difference of +13 reflects a positive attacking efficiency compared to defensive efficiency, indicating strong offensive capabilities.

Incoming
1
Outgoing
6
Spent
€0
Recouped
€41,150,000

Sporting Braga shows a Net seller posture this window: spent €0 and recouped €41,150,000, for a net of €41,150,000. Incoming moves: 1, outgoing moves: 6.

Florian Grillitsch
Florian Grillitsch
Aug 29, 2025
Free
TSG HoffenheimTSG Hoffenheim
Sporting BragaSporting Braga
TeamInboundOutboundSpentRecoupedNet
Sporting Braga
16€0€41,150,000+€41,150,000
Porto
68€5,750,000€2,250,000-€3,500,000
Sporting CP
14€22,000,000€24,000,000+€2,000,000
Benfica
23€26,750,000€24,500,000-€2,250,000
Gil Vicente
35€750,000€0-€750,000
Moreirense
62€0€0€0
Vitória Guimarães
010€0€4,900,000+€4,900,000
Famalicão
30€0€0€0
Estoril
32€0€0€0
Rio Ave
93€1,850,000€0-€1,850,000
Alverca
62€750,000€0-€750,000
Estrela Amadora
410€700,000€400,000-€300,000
Nacional
12€0€0€0
Santa Clara
57€0€2,000,000+€2,000,000
Casa Pia
53€170,000€1,000,000+€830,000
Arouca
43€500,000€500,000€0
Tondela
63€0€1,500,000+€1,500,000
AVS
118€0€3,000,000+€3,000,000
Sporting Braga
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€41,150,000
Net+€41,150,000
Porto
Activity (in/out)14
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€8,000,000
Net-€3,500,000
Sporting CP
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€46,000,000
Net+€2,000,000
Benfica
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€51,250,000
Net-€2,250,000
Gil Vicente
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€750,000
Net-€750,000
Moreirense
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Vitória Guimarães
Activity (in/out)10
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€4,900,000
Net+€4,900,000
Famalicão
Activity (in/out)3
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Estoril
Activity (in/out)5
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Rio Ave
Activity (in/out)12
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,850,000
Net-€1,850,000
Alverca
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€750,000
Net-€750,000
Estrela Amadora
Activity (in/out)14
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,100,000
Net-€300,000
Nacional
Activity (in/out)3
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€0
Net€0
Santa Clara
Activity (in/out)12
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€2,000,000
Net+€2,000,000
Casa Pia
Activity (in/out)8
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,170,000
Net+€830,000
Arouca
Activity (in/out)7
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,000,000
Net€0
Tondela
Activity (in/out)9
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€1,500,000
Net+€1,500,000
AVS
Activity (in/out)19
Money Flow (spent+recouped)€3,000,000
Net+€3,000,000
Biggest Fees (League Teams)
Roger Fernandes
Roger FernandesSporting BragaAl Ittihad
€32,000,000
Conrad Harder
Conrad HarderSporting CPRB Leipzig
€24,000,000
Kerem Aktürkoğlu
Kerem AktürkoğluBenficaFenerbahçe
€22,500,000
Fotis Ioannidis
Fotis IoannidisPanathinaikosSporting CP
€22,000,000
Dodi Lukébakio 
Dodi Lukébakio SevillaBenfica
€20,000,000
Simon Banza
Simon BanzaSporting BragaAl Jazira
€8,500,000
Summary

The most aggressive spender is Benfica (€26,750,000 outlay), while Sporting Braga leads receipts at €41,150,000. Net leaders are topped by Sporting Braga (+€41,150,000), with the largest deficit at Porto (-€3,500,000). Activity bars flag recruitment volume; money-flow bars reveal gross spend plus recouped fees, surfacing the most liquid clubs. Biggest-fee deals spotlight premium valuations (Roger Fernandes for €32,000,000), guiding scouts to headline movers and hinting where quieter value may remain.

Summary

Ricardo Jorge Luz Horta leads Sporting Braga's scoring charts with 6 goals, demonstrating exceptional finishing ability and consistency throughout the season. Leonardo Filipe Cruz Lelo has provided the most assists with 4, highlighting the creative talent in the team. The squad features a diverse range of attacking players, with the top 10 scorers contributing significantly to the team's success.

These players represent the elite talent in Sporting Braga, showcasing world-class skills across scoring, creativity, defensive work, and goalkeeping. The per-90 statistics provide fair comparisons across players with varying playing time, highlighting those who make the most impact when on the pitch.

Summary

This ranking compares Sporting Braga's top performers with the best players across the entire competition, showing how the team's elite talent stacks up against other teams' top players. The rankings are sorted by total goals, assists, and average rating, providing a clear view of where Sporting Braga's players rank within the competition.

In the goal-scoring category, Sporting Braga's top scorer Ricardo Jorge Luz Horta ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with 6 goals, contributing valuable goals to Sporting Braga's attack.

For assists, Sporting Braga's top playmaker Leonardo Filipe Cruz Lelo ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with 4 assists, providing valuable creativity to Sporting Braga's attack.

In player ratings, Sporting Braga's highest-rated player Roger Fernandes ranks 8th in the competition with a 7.5 rating, showing strong individual performances.

Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on Sporting Braga's position, form, and what's at stake.

Summary

A European qualification battle sees Sporting Braga (5th, 27 pts) visit Gil Vicente (4th, 28 pts) with European spots on the line. These teams are separated by just 1 position and 1 point, making this a must-win for Sporting Braga.

A European qualification battle sees Sporting Braga (5th, 27 pts) host Vitória Guimarães (7th, 25 pts) with European spots on the line. These teams are separated by just 2 positions and 2 points, making this a must-win for Sporting Braga.

A position battle sees Sporting Braga (5th, 27 pts) host Sporting CP (2th, 42 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 3 positions and 15 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for Sporting Braga's season objectives.

A European qualification battle sees Sporting Braga (5th, 27 pts) visit Moreirense (6th, 27 pts) with European spots on the line. These teams are separated by just 1 position and 0 points, making this a must-win for Sporting Braga.

A European qualification battle sees Sporting Braga (5th, 27 pts) host Famalicão (8th, 23 pts) with European spots on the line.

What is Sporting Braga's current position?

Sporting Braga is currently in position #5 with 27 points from 23 matches.

Who is Sporting Braga's top scorer?

Ricardo Jorge Luz Horta leads Sporting Braga with 6 goals this season.

How has Sporting Braga performed at home vs away?

Sporting Braga has earned 14 points at home and 13 points away. The team performs better at home.

What is Sporting Braga's goal difference?

Sporting Braga has a goal difference of +13, having scored 31 goals and conceded 18 goals.

How many clean sheets has Sporting Braga kept?

Sporting Braga has kept 9 clean sheets this season, averaging 0.39 clean sheets per game.

What is Sporting Braga's win rate?

Sporting Braga has a win rate of 41.2%, with 7 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses.

Sporting Braga is currently competing in the 2025/2026 season, sitting in position #5 with 27 points from 23 matches, achieving a record of 7 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses. The team averages 1.35 goals per game with a 41.2% win rate.

Sporting Braga has a goal difference of +13, having scored 31 goals and conceded 18 goals.Ricardo Jorge Luz Horta tops the scoring charts with 6 goals. Leonardo Filipe Cruz Lelo leads in assists with 4, highlighting the creative talent throughout the team.

Home and away performance analysis shows that Sporting Braga has earned 14 home pointscompared to 13 away points. The team demonstrates a slight home advantage with a 0.3% difference.

Goal distribution analysis shows that matches with 2-3 goals represent the most common outcome, accounting for 43.5% of all matches. The highest-scoring match was Sporting Braga vs Genk, ending 3-4 with 7 total goals. The biggest victory margin came when Sporting Braga defeated Casa Pia 4-0 with a 4-goal margin. These statistics highlight the competitive nature and entertainment value of Sporting Braga's season.

This comprehensive analysis covers Sporting Braga's performance in the 2025/2026 season in Portugal, providing detailed statistics and insights into the team's performance, player contributions, and competitive standing.