League-position context
Shakhtar Donetsk rank1st
SC Braga rank36th
Shakhtar Donetsk points18
SC Braga points6
Shakhtar Donetsk: #1 ยท 18 pts ยท GD +16
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
SC Braga: #36 ยท 6 pts ยท GD -2
9 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.