Braga vs Servette Prediction: 8/8/2024

In the Europa League Qualifiers on Thursday, Braga will take on 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 will be looking to continue their winning streak following a 5-0 victory over Maccabi Petah Tikva in their last Europa League Qualifiers match. In that game, goals were scored by Adrián Marín (29′), Roger Fernandes (41′), Rodrigo Zalazar (45′), and Amine El Ouazzani (90′). Additionally, Plamen Galabov scored an own goal for Maccabi Petah Tikva (62′).

Braga’s recent matches have been action-packed, featuring a high number of goals. In their last six games, a total of 24 goals have been scored by both teams combined, averaging 4 goals per game, with Braga accounting for 15 of these. However, this trend may not necessarily continue in this upcoming match.

 

Servette FC
Form: WDWWWL

Servette FC are looking to bounce back after a recent 3-2 loss to Lugano in the Super League. In that match, Servette FC had 42% possession and 11 shots on goal, with 4 on target. Dereck Kutesa (61′) scored for Servette, while Bradley Mazikou scored an own goal (78′). For Lugano, Hadj Mahmoud (73′) and Renato Steffen (84′) found the net.

Under Thomas Häberli, Servette FC has scored 11 goals in their last six matches while conceding 7. They will be eager to improve their defensive record and capitalize on their scoring opportunities.

 

Prediction

We anticipate that Braga will dominate possession and create multiple scoring chances, likely converting a few of them. On the other hand, Servette FC might struggle to break through Braga’s defense but could still manage to get on the scoresheet.

We predict a controlled 3-1 victory for Braga by the end of the match. Our expert partners also suggest that the game will have fewer than 3.5 goals overall.