Liverpool faces Braga in a return match, after losing in Portugal with 0:1.
Similar to Manchester City, Liverpool needs a victory, although 2 goals will be enough to qualify the Reds if they keep their net clean. An interesting coincidence is that both teams take the 6th place in their local leagues. Both teams rested during the weekend, giving them enough time to prepare for this game.
Liverpool has won seven of the last eight home games, scoring 18 goals in them and conceding just 4. A possible goal today in their net would mean that the team will need 3 goals if they want to advance forward in the tournament. However in the last 4 Europa League games where Liverpool has been involved, there have been only 2 goals. Now the team needs to score at least 2.
Braga, has lost 7 in their last 11 European games, against English teams, and 4 out of 5 on English turf. Earlier this season when they faced Arsenal in the Champions League the team got crushed 6:0. Overall the team has won 6 of the last 31 European away games, losing 19 of those.
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Bet365 appoints Liverpool for a total favorite here, giving them odds to win at 1.40.
A draw or a victory for Braga, have been priced great if you believe a surprise is possible 4.33 and 7.00. Liverpool has disappointed with their performance a lot this and last season, so everything is possible in this game.
However with the recent change of managers, the transfer of Fernando Torres and the acquisition of two brilliant players like Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll transformed the Reds at least in the Premiership. Two important games against Chelsea and Manchester United have been won. I believe that Liverpool will get theirs here, as they have done it numerous time. Just remember Lille last year, winning the first game in France 1:0 and then losing on Anfield with 3:0. While you can go for the Over 2.5 Goals in this game since we should see at least 2 goals here, I think your best bet is the Asian handicap -1.5 Liverpool.
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