welcome to Braga Municipal Stadium, where Sporting Braga Host Maccabi Petach Tikva The two teams will face each other in the first leg of the second qualifying round of the 2024-25 UEFA Europa League.
Home team Sporting Braga will be eager to get their continental campaign underway after a strong league performance.
Match Preview
Sporting Braga had a great off-season, winning four of their first five friendlies.
Their most recent result was a 2-2 draw against the La Liga team. Rayo Vallecano.
Braga is 3-1-1 in their last 5 games. In their last 7 home games, Braga is 5-1-1 in their last 6 games.
With a strong home record, they come into this match as the clear favourites to win.
Maccabi Petach Tikva made history last season by being promoted to Israel’s top league and winning the domestic cup title.
However, the recent Super Cup defeat Maccabi Tel Aviv It highlights their challenge: they are back in European qualification for the first time since 2006-07.
They have struggled in recent away games, with two wins and two losses in their last five games.
Braga’s defence has yet to keep a clean sheet in their last four matches, while Petah Tikva managed just two wins away from home last season.
Face to face
The match will be the first meeting between Braga and Petah Tikva.
Injury and suspension update
Both managers have a full squad to choose from, meaning there are no injuries or suspensions.
prediction
Braga is on a roll and enjoys home field advantage, making them the favourites to win the title. They could put in a convincing performance and win 3-0 against Maccabi Petah Tikva.
Betting Tips
result: Braga – Braga is likely to win.
Goals – 2.5 Over/Under: Over 2.5 goals – Braga’s recent matches have been high-scoring.
Both teams to score: None – Petah Tikva is struggling to score goals away from home.
