After the first semi-final ended 2:1 in favor of Benfica, Braga has an opportunity to take advantage of that away goal that they have scored in Lisbon
After winning the quarter-final home game against PSV with 4:1, everyone expected Benfica to do the same against Braga, who had recorded only a single victory in Lisbon, some 50 years ago. However Benfica had a hard time, after leading early in the game but getting equalized. Finally the team scored a second goal and the return match became open, as both teams have almost as equal chances to qualify. Benfica won last year’s first leg of the Europa League semi-final with 2:1 as well, but lost the second game to Liverpool on Anfield with 4:1.
Braga lost yet another visit in Europe, however that goal they managed to score, could be a really important one. It guarantees them a place on the final, if they manage to win with the minimal 1:0. Against Benfica, the team has recorded 2 consecutive victories at home in Liga Zon Sagres. Overall record against Benfica at home reads W4 D2 L3 with last loss on May 17th 2009.
Since the elimination stage has started, Braga hasn’t recorded a single home game which ended with Over 2.5 Goals as an end result.
However against Benfica, the team has ended 6 out of the 9 fixtures with a result Over 2.5 Goals. Given the stakes in this game and that each team needs at least a goal, 2 for Braga to feel comfortable, will not be a surprise if this game sees 3 goals or more.
My prediction would be the game to end with a result Over 2.5 Goals. Good luck betting.
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