UEFA Europa League - AS Roma VS Sporting Braga Prediction

UEFA Europa League - AS Roma VS Sporting Braga
Match Time:13-12-2024 01:45 Friday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Roma has been struggling lately, but their recent 4-1 victory over Lecce marked their first win since late October, providing a morale boost as they look to stabilize under new coach Claudio Ranieri. With a roster boasting talented players such as Dybala and Pellegrini, they are expected to take control of the game. However, their Europa League campaign has been lackluster so far, sitting at 21st place with a goal difference of 5:5.
Braga is also facing challenges, currently in 20th place in the same tournament. Their recent performance, including a loss to Hoffenheim, indicates difficulties against stronger opponents. Key defender Oliveira will be absent, likely leading Braga to adopt a more defensive strategy and counterattacking style. While they have some attacking talent with players like Bruma, they have struggled to maintain a strong defensive record, conceding an average of 1.4 goals per game.
Head-to-Head
The last encounter between Roma and Braga was a friendly match in 2023, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Prediction
Given the current form and the home advantage for Roma, they are favored to secure a victory. The expectation is for a tightly contested match, possibly ending with a score of 2-0 in favor of Roma. A logical betting option would be to wager on Roma's win, reflecting their superior squad depth and recent resurgence in form, despite their overall struggles in the tournament. Additionally, considering both teams' tendency to play cautiously, a bet on total goals being under 3 may also be prudent.
In summary, the key prediction is for Roma to win against Braga, capitalizing on their home advantage and the Portuguese team's defensive vulnerabilities.
Pick: Roma Win
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