Braga will go to Rio Ave on Sunday with hopes of winning and maintaining their position as the third-place team in the Primeira Liga standings.
Rio Ave is now in 11th place and needs a win to avoid relegation at a time when the visitors are the division's best team.
Braga's attempts to place in the top three of Primeira Liga have been strengthened despite their elimination from the Europa League during the League Phase.
Carlos Carvalhal may still be considering a title push if his team can maintain their present pace, but they have strengthened their grasp on fourth place with six victories and one draw in their previous seven games.
After the previous goalless draw at Vitoria de Guimaraes, the recent 1-0 victory against Nacional seemed crucial as they now trail leaders Sporting Lisbon by six points.
Most remarkably, Braga has only given up one goal in their previous six Premier League games, building on their 2-1 victory over Benfica at the beginning of the season.
With 26 points from 11 games and just five goals allowed, Braga also has the best away record in the division going into the match at Estadio dos Arcos.
Braga will go to Rio Ave on Sunday with hopes of winning and maintaining their position as the third-place team in the Primeira Liga standings.
Rio Ave is now in 11th place and needs a win to avoid relegation at a time when the visitors are the division's best team.
Braga's attempts to place in the top three of Primeira Liga have been strengthened despite their elimination from the Europa League during the League Phase.
Rio Ave's campaign has experienced a dip in momentum since the beginning of December, and they now find themselves in a position where securing points is crucial to avoid being dragged into a relegation battle.
With only two wins in their last 11 matches and no victories in their most recent four games, the team is struggling to regain their earlier form.
In their latest match, Petit's side suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Estoril, conceding a 90th-minute winner after managing to equalize just seven minutes earlier.
