Santa Clara - Braga

Sunday evening at Estadio do Sao Miguel, Santa Clara and Braga meet for their Liga Portugal matchday 7 encounter. The hosts enter this fixture in strong form, having secured a 2-1 victory over Arouca and a dominant 4-0 win against Rio Ave in recent weeks. However, Santa Clara will have to navigate this contest without the suspended Sorriso, testing the depth of their attacking options. The expected XI, led by Brenner and Goncalo Paciencia, will look to maintain their momentum against a visiting side that has shown resilience across multiple competitions.

Braga arrive following a narrow 1-0 win over Estoril, a result that helped steady their league campaign after a recent setback against Estrela da Amadora. With Joao Moutinho expected to anchor the midfield, the visitors aim to control the tempo in a venue where they have experienced mixed fortunes in recent history. The last time these sides met in April 2026, Santa Clara edged a 2-1 victory, setting the stage for a competitive rematch as both teams seek to climb the table.