In Thursday’s Europa League Qualifiers, Braga is set to face Servette FC. Below are our predictions, poll, and match statistics, along with the latest betting odds for the Braga vs. Servette FC game.
Braga
Form: LWWLWW
Braga aims to extend their winning streak following a 5-0 victory over Maccabi Petah Tikva in their last Europa League Qualifiers match. Goals in that game were netted by Adrián Marín (29′), Roger Fernandes (41′), Rodrigo Zalazar (45′), and Amine El Ouazzani (90′). Additionally, an own goal by Plamen Galabov (62′) contributed to their dominant win.
Recent matches involving Braga have been high-scoring affairs, with a total of 24 goals scored across their last six games, averaging 4 goals per game. Braga accounted for 15 of these goals. However, this trend may not necessarily continue in the upcoming match.
Servette FC
Form: WDWWWL
Servette FC is looking to rebound from a recent 3-2 loss to Lugano in the Super League. In that match, Servette FC held 42% possession and took 11 shots on goal, with 4 on target. Dereck Kutesa scored for Servette (61′), while Bradley Mazikou added an own goal (78′). For Lugano, Hadj Mahmoud (73′) and Renato Steffen (84′) found the net.
Under coach Thomas Häberli, Servette FC has scored 11 goals in their last six matches, while conceding 7. They will aim to tighten their defense and make the most of their scoring opportunities.
Prediction
We expect Braga to dominate possession and create numerous scoring opportunities, likely converting several of them. Servette FC might struggle to penetrate Braga’s defense but could still manage to find the net.
We predict a controlled 3-1 victory for Braga by the end of the match. Our expert partners also suggest that the game will feature fewer than 3.5 goals overall.
