In an exciting Europa League Qualifiers matchup on Thursday, Maccabi Petah Tikva will go head-to-head with Braga. Below, you’ll find our predictions, statistics, and a user poll for the Maccabi Petah Tikva vs. Braga game, along with the latest betting odds.
Maccabi Petah Tikva
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Maccabi Petah Tikva aims to bounce back from their recent 2-0 defeat to Braga in the Europa League Qualifiers, with goals from Ricardo Horta (56′) and Rodrigo Zalazar (59′) securing the win for Braga. Matches involving Maccabi Petah Tikva have been high-scoring affairs, with 21 goals scored in their last six games, averaging 3.5 goals per game. Of these, Maccabi Petah Tikva has netted 13 goals.
Braga
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Braga has displayed a mix of offensive prowess and defensive vulnerabilities, conceding 10 goals in their last six matches while scoring in five of them. Despite their defensive issues, Braga has been strong in attack. However, this defensive pattern might not continue in the upcoming match.
Prediction
We expect Braga to control possession and capitalize on their scoring opportunities. While Maccabi Petah Tikva might find it difficult to score, they could still manage to net at least once. Our prediction is a 3-1 victory for Braga.
Our expert partners are also predicting over 1.5 goals for this match.
