In this significant Europa League Qualifiers match, Braga will face Maccabi Petah Tikva on Thursday. Below, you’ll find our comprehensive predictions, key statistics, and match poll for Braga vs. Maccabi Petah Tikva, along with the latest odds.
Braga
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Braga aims to bounce back after a narrow 0-1 loss to Porto in their last Primeira Liga game, with Galeno scoring for Porto in the 84th minute.
Recent matches involving Braga have been high-scoring affairs, with a total of 21 goals in their last six games, averaging 3.5 goals per game. Braga has contributed 11 goals to this tally. It remains to be seen if this trend will continue in the upcoming match.
Maccabi Petah Tikva
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Maccabi Petah Tikva comes into this match following a 1-1 draw against Beitar Jerusalem in the Ligat HaAl.
Defensive issues have been evident for Maccabi Petah Tikva, as they have conceded in 5 of their last 6 matches, with a total of 8 goals against them.
We predict that Braga will create and convert multiple scoring opportunities. While Maccabi Petah Tikva may struggle to break through Braga’s defense, we expect them to score at some point during the match.
Our prediction is a 3-1 victory for Braga. Additionally, our expert partners suggest there will be fewer than 3.5 goals in total for this match.