📊 Form Guide

AVS

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AVS go into this match coming off the back of a 0-0 Primeira Liga drawn match vs Estoril.

In that game, AVS managed 39% possession and 11 shots at goal with 2 of them on target. At the other end, Estoril had 9 attempts at goal with 2 of them on target.

AVS have found it difficult to unlock defences in more recent games. Their sum of goals stands at just 3 vs opponents over the course of their last 6 matches. In those meetings, AVS have also seen the tally of goals scored against them come to 12.

Heading into this contest, AVS are without a home win in the past 3 matches in the league.

Braga

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Braga head into the encounter after a 3-0 Europa League win over Hoffenheim in their most recent game.

In that match, Braga managed 45% possession and 9 attempts on goal with 5 on target. For Braga, goals were scored by Bruma (2'), Roger Fernandes (8') and Vitor Carvalho (95'). On the other side, 1899 Hoffenheim had 15 shots at goal with 4 of them on target.

Over the course of their last half-dozen outings, Braga have amassed a total of 11 goals. Braga have also managed to score in every single one of those games. During those fixtures, their defenders have seen 8 goals go into their own net. That sort of pattern might not be continued into this game, of course.

ℹ️ Team News: AVS

It seems likely that AVS may well employ a 4-3-3 system, handing starts to Guillermo Ochoa, Fernando Fonseca, Cristian Devenish, Jorge Teixeira, Kiki Afonso, Luis Silva, Jaume Grau, Giorgi Aburjania, Vasco Lopes, Ze Luis and John Mercado.

ℹ️ Team News: Braga

Braga boss Carlos Carvalhal has to currently contend with reduced team options. Paulo Oliveira (Calf injury) and Rodrigo Zalazar (Muscle injury) are not able to play.

It’s our belief that Os Arcebispos will likely utilise a 4-3-3 system, choosing Matheus, Joao Ferreira, Bright Arrey-Mbi, Sikou Niakate, Roger Fernandes, Ricardo Horta, Carvalho, Joao Moutinho, Bruma, Amine El Ouazzani and Gabri Martinez.

💭 Prediction

We’ve got the feeling that AVS will need to put in a solid display to break down this Braga side who we think will end up scoring and staying ahead.

We’re therefore predicting a narrow 0-1 victory for Braga when the referee blows for full-time.

There should be little in it.

Our expert partners are tipping under 3.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.

Peter Guest, 20:02 01/12/2024