Burkina Faso
Chinese Taipei
Czech Republic
Indonesia
Nigeria

Bragavs.Bournemouth

sportsmole.co.uk, 18 July 2022, 16:08
Bournemouth will continue their preparations for the upcoming Premier League season with a friendly encounter against Portuguese top-flight side Braga.

The Cherries began their pre-season schedule with a win over Sheffield Wednesday, while Braga have already recorded four friendly victories ahead of Tuesday's contest.

Match preview

Despite finishing in fourth place last season, Carlos Carvalhal decided to bring his second spell as Braga head coach to an end.

While the 56-year-old departed to takeover as Al Wahda manager in the UAE Pro League, Braga appointed Artur Jorge as Carvalhal's successor.

Jorge has spent the last five years with the club in various roles, including a five-game spell as head coach at the end of the 2019-20 season.

Ahead of his first full season in charge of the club, Jorge has already had four games to run the rule over his side, with all four friendlies ending in victory.

Andre Horta netted a brace in their most recent outing as Braga eased to a 3-0 victory over Middlesbrough, and they will be hoping to get the better of English opposition once again on Tuesday.

After returning to the Premier League at the first attempt, Bournemouth are looking forward to reacquainting themselves with top-flight football.

The Cherries began their preparations for the upcoming campaign with a 2-1 victory over League One side Sheffield Wednesday.

Lewis Cook opened the scoring in Friday's friendly meeting with the Owls before last season's top scorer Dominic Solanke doubled the advantage in the second half.

After beginning pre-season with a victory, Scott Parker will be keen to see how his side fares against a team that reached the Europa League quarter-finals last season.

Once they negotiate Tuesday's match, Bournemouth will continue their preparations with friendlies against Bristol City and Real Sociedad.

Braga Club pre-season form:

Bournemouth Club pre-season form:

Team News

Jorge made as made wholesale changes in the second half against Middlesbrough in a bid to give his squad minutes, and the Braga boss is expected to continue to share the playing time amongst his team on Tuesday.

Sikou Niakate arrived on loan this summer, and the defender could come into the side to form a centre-back partnership with Tormena.

Last season's top scorer, Ricardo Horta will be aiming to provide a goal threat for his side when he starts in midweek.

As for Bournemouth, Scott Parker named two different lineups for either half of the win over Sheffield Wednesday, and the English side could adopt the same strategy on Tuesday.

Joe Rothwell and Ryan Fredericks have joined the club this summer, and the new arrivals could both start the friendly against Braga.

After scoring at the weekend, Solanke is set to lead the line for the Cherries, with the forward aiming to continue his form from the Championship into the Premier League this season.

Braga possible starting lineup:

Matheus; Silva, Tormena, Niakate, Sequeira; Gorby, A. Horta; Medeiros, R. Horta, Gomes; Gonzalez

Bournemouth possible starting lineup:

Travers; Fredericks, Mepham, Kelly, Zemura; Rothwell, Pearson; Christie, Marcondes, Anthony; Solanke

We say: Braga 2-2 Bournemouth

Previews by email

Top News

28 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Inter Milan vs. Torino (Sunday, 11.30am) Crowned Serie A champions with five games to spare, Inter Milan will continue their title celebrations on Sunday, when mid-table Torino visit San Siro. 28 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Metz vs. Lille (Sunday, 12.00pm) Looking to extend their winning run in the top flight to three matches, Metz will welcome Champions League-chasing Lille to Stade Saint-Symphorien on Sunday afternoon in Ligue 1. 28 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk St Mirren vs. Rangers (Sunday, 12.30pm) The second phase of the Scottish Premiership will kickstart this weekend with St Mirren hosting Rangers. 28 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Spurs vs. Arsenal (Sunday, 2.00pm) Looking to take the next step towards their first Premier League title in two decades, Arsenal will make the short trip across the capital to face fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby on Sunday afternoon at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United have apparently been handed a significant boost in their hopes of signing Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, who would welcome a switch to Old Trafford. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Arsenal reportedly hope to bring three or four new statement signings to the club this summer as part of another lavish spending spree. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka will be bidding to emulate an achievement last managed by Ian Wright when the Gunners tackle Tottenham Hotspur in Sunday's Premier League North London derby. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea saw a last-gasp winner ruled out but nevertheless completed an impressive comeback to hold Aston Villa to a 2-2 Premier League draw at Villa Park. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Both Estrela Amadora and SC Farense will be looking to open up some daylight between themselves and the Primeira Liga relegation zone when they face off on Monday night. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Bournemouth will attempt to equal a club record when they welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to the Vitality Stadium for Sunday's Premier League contest. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Round 34 of the 2023-24 Turkish Super Lig concludes on Monday evening as Fatih Karagumruk host Antalyaspor at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Premier League ever-presents Everton can look forward to another campaign in the big time thanks to a 1-0 win over Brentford at Goodison Park. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea have made three changes for Saturday's Premier League fixture at Aston Villa. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Ruben Amorim has apologised to Sporting Lisbon supporters after admitting that the timing and publicity of his talks in London with West Ham United were "completely wrong". 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Barcelona reportedly hope to ward off Manchester United interest in one of their star defenders by offering him a lucrative contract renewal. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Newcastle United have set a new Premier League scoring record after coming from behind to beat Sheffield United 5-1 at St James' Park on Saturday. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool are reportedly running out of patience with one of their first-team attackers as their Premier League title fight ends with a whimper. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah made a cryptic "fire" comment after his touchline row with Jurgen Klopp in the Reds' 2-2 draw with West Ham United. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea are prepared to part ways with four home-grown players this summer in order to retain Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain-linked defender Levi Colwill, according to a report. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City will be looking to strengthen their Premier League title when they face Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Sunday afternoon. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Arsenal are leading the race ahead of both Manchester City and Manchester United to sign Brighton & Hove Albion attacker Kaoru Mitoma this summer, according to a report. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk West Ham United manager David Moyes has insisted that his side did not specifically target any aerial weaknesses in Liverpool's defence during their 2-2 draw at the London Stadium this afternoon. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Rather than a glorious send-off for one of their greatest-ever managers, the story of Jurgen Klopp's final season as Liverpool boss is fast turning into what might have been. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Jarrod Bowen has followed in the footsteps of Geoff Hurst and Paolo Di Canio after scoring in West Ham United's 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool's Premier League title chances effectively crashed and burned in a 2-2 draw with West Ham United at the London Stadium, where Jurgen Klopp and Mohamed Salah were seen engaging in a touchline spat in the second half. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Premier League and Serie A-winning head coach Antonio Conte has supposedly agreed a return to management by signing a three-year contract with an Italian giant. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool title hopes suffer huge setback against West Ham United 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United centre-back Victor Lindelof is reportedly being linked with a transfer away from Old Trafford this summer, with Galatasaray showing apparent interest. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez have been dropped from Liverpool's starting lineup for their Premier League clash with West Ham United at the London Stadium. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Tottenham Hotspur could supposedly make a surprise U-turn on their decision to accept offers for out-of-favour midfielder Giovani Lo Celso this summer.