The Europa League elimination round is here, facing once against another Braga and Liverpool.
Both teams haven’t met before, which will make the game even more interesting, as both teams will be exploring each other in this first game.
Braga, participated in the Champions League, but after finishing third in their groups, the team got sent down to Europa League. Braga won two and lost one of the 3 home games in Champions League. Against English teams the team has a home record of W2 D0 L3 , however their two most recent games were wins, including the most recent one against Arsenal with 2:0.
Liverpool topped their Europa League group with 10 points, unbeaten, but with only 2 victories and 4 draws. The team drew all 3 games away from home, and their away record against Portuguese teams is W2 D3 L3. The last victory for Liverpool in Portugal was back in 1983-84 European Champion Clubs’ Cup quarter-finals against Benfica. In that very same year, Liverpool raised the trophy.
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As this is the first game, do not expect a lot of thrill situations as both teams will most likely be exploring each other the whole games. It’s better to keep your net clean in the first game than to be looking for that goal. However, a goal away will make Liverpool’s job much easier for the return game on Anfield.
All of the away games for Liverpool ended Under 2.5 Goals, while 2 of the 3 home games for Braga ended Under 2.5 Goals as well. In both of those home games, Braga won with 2:0. The odds for the Under 2.5 Goals bet are 1.50 at bet365, which obviously shows that the bookmaker expects the same.
While Liverpool has been improving lately, the team’s performance still remains unstable, since quality victories against Chelsea and Manchester United, were mixed with a loss against West Ham with 1:3. I will back Braga in this game, as the Portuguese team needs the goal more than anything here. Great performance since the loss to Shakhtar with 0:3, followed by a victory over Partizan with 2:0 and over Arsenal with 2:0 as well. Liverpool’s performance away was dissatisfying resulting in just 3 points in 3 games, scoring just 1 goal.
Recommended Bet:
Braga to win @ 3.00 (Bet365)
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