This draw left Sporting CP in third place with 72 points, trailing leaders FC Porto (82 points) and Benfica (75 points) as of late April 2026. Head-to-Head Statistics
Sporting controlled 66% of possession and outshot Braga 14 to 10, yet failed to secure all three points. Sporting vs SC Braga
Gonçalo Inácio opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, followed by a Luis Suárez penalty just before halftime (45+2'). This draw left Sporting CP in third place
The most recent matchup between Sporting CP and SC Braga ended in a on March 7, 2026 , at the Estádio Municipal de Braga. Recent Match Highlights: March 7, 2026 The most recent matchup between Sporting CP and
In a dramatic Round 25 fixture of the Liga Portugal, Sporting CP surrendered a two-goal lead in stoppage time.
Ricardo Horta pulled one back in the 34th minute, and Rodrigo Zalazar secured the draw with a last-gasp penalty in the 96th minute.
Historically, Sporting CP has dominated this fixture, though Braga has become a much more competitive "Arsenalista" force in recent years. Record (Overall) Record (Last 38 Meetings) SC Braga Wins Draws Total Goals Sporting 104 - 60 Braga Sporting 74 - 42 Braga Rivalry Context