Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Boavista and Braga take on each other at Estadio do Bessa Seculo XXI in a highly-anticipated Primeira Liga game. Boavista aim to build on a 3-2 win over Estoril, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against Braga. Talented tactician Petit should have a full squad to choose from, but French midfielder Paul-Georges N’Tep could sneak into the starting XI.
The Reds, on the other hand, have slim chances of booking their place in the Champions League, but they are on the right track to secure a top-five finish. Anyhow, we are tempted to put our money on draw as both teams would be happy with one point from Saturday’s clash. All Roger Fernandes, Nuno Sequeira, Paulo Oliveira, and Lucas Mineiro should all miss out with injuries for the visiting team. In the first half of the season the two teams played out a 2-2 draw.
Highlighted Player (Yusupha Njie):
Born in Banjul, Gambia, on January 3, 1994, Yusupha Njie is a forward who plays for Boavista in Primeira Liga. Njie began his youth career at Wealers FC, and in 2004 he moved to Cherno Samba Academy to continue his football development.
The Gambia international played for the likes of Real de Banjul and FUS Rabat at the senior level before signing a loan deal with Boavista in the 2017/2018 season. He later joined the Primeira Liga club permanently. In July 2018, Yusupha Njie reportedly signed a contract with French Club Stade de Reims, but the deal was canceled due to failed medical.
The Gambian footballer made his Boavista debut in Primeira Liga on August 7, 2017, in a 2-1 loss to Portimonense. Speaking of his international career, Yusupha Njie made his Gambia debut on June 11, 2017, in a 1-0 loss to Benin in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. His primary position is centre-forward, but he is used as a right winger and a second striker as well.
Highlighted Team (Braga):
Braga are a Portuguese club that have always been in the shadow of Primeira Liga giants Porto, Benfica and Sporting. Os Minhotos were founded on 19 January, 1921 and they originally played in green and white kits. After the World War II they changed their kits to red and they have been wearing red shirts and white shorts ever since.
Braga play their home games at Estadio Municipal de Braga, the stadium that was opened in December, 2003. Os Minhotos have yet to win the Primeira Liga title, but they finished the 2009/2010 campaign in second position in the standings, just five points behind champions Benfica.
In 2011 Braga participated in the Europa League final, but fellow Portuguese outfit Porto proved to be a big catch for Os Minhotos. Anyhow, that is regarded as the club’s biggest success. Vitoria de Guimaraes are considered Braga’s bitter rivals and the two teams face each other in the Minho derby.