Braga vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction 26 Sep 2024

⚽ Europa League - League phase - Round 1 Preview

📅 26 Sep 2024

⏰ 20:00 GMT +1

🏟 Estádio Municipal de Braga (Braga)

Braga is entering their tenth consecutive UEFA Europa League campaign, having shown consistency by reaching the quarter-finals in 2015/16 and 2021/22. This season, they had to navigate the qualifying rounds for the first time in five years, remaining unbeaten in the process (W4, D2). Despite this, Daniel Sousa was dismissed mid-qualification, and Carlos Carvalhal took over, beginning his second stint at the club. Braga has been solid under Carvalhal, with a strong home record in the competition, winning nine of their last 13 Europa League matches at the Estádio Municipal (D2, L2).

Maccabi Tel Aviv, meanwhile, has impressed in recent European competitions, making it to the knockout phase twice in the Europa League. Their form under manager Žarko Lazetić has been outstanding, with a nine-match winning streak across all competitions, including two away victories in the Europa League qualifiers. On the road in Europe, Maccabi has been difficult to beat, losing just once in their last ten matches (W6, D3). However, their record against Portuguese opposition is less encouraging, with only one win in four encounters and nine goals conceded in those matches.

Where to watch Braga vs Maccabi Tel Aviv?

📺 Link to watch Braga vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Amine El Ouazzani (Braga): The summer signing has been in good form, netting five goals in 12 appearances, all coming after half-time.
• Osher Davida (Maccabi Tel Aviv): Davida is a key player for Maccabi, and they have not lost any of the last six matches in which he has scored (W5, D1).

⚡️Match Facts:

• Braga has won nine of their last 13 Europa League home matches (D2, L2).
• Maccabi Tel Aviv has lost only once in their last ten European away games.
• The last eight goals in Braga’s matches have all come in the second half.

💡 Braga vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction

Braga’s strong home form and Maccabi’s impressive recent performances suggest a closely contested match. Braga may hold a slight edge due to their experience and solid European pedigree, especially at home. Expect a 2-1 victory for Braga, with goals likely coming in the second half given their recent trend of late scoring.

Braga vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Betting Tips

• Both teams to score
• Over 2.5 goals
• Braga to win