Braga vs Hoffenheim prediction and betting tips on November 28, 2024
Game Prediction
On November 28, 2024, Braga will face Hoffenheim in the 5th round of the UEFA Europa League group stage. Both teams have had a shaky start to the tournament and are in urgent need of points.
Our prediction for the Braga vs Hoffenheim match:
Braga had a slightly worse season in 2023/2024 compared to their strong 2022/2023 campaign, but they have returned to their familiar 4th place, after securing a surprising 3rd place finish ahead of Sporting Lisbon. Right now, the team is only behind the top three giants in Portugal and Santa Clara, the surprise of the season. Meanwhile, Hoffenheim managed to remind everyone of their strength in Germany last season, clinching the 7th spot. However, they started the new season poorly, leading to the dismissal of manager Matarazzo, replaced by Ilzer from Sturm Graz during the international break.
The Austrian coach will now have the difficult task of improving Hoffenheim's performance in the Europa League. The Germans have managed only one win in the group so far—against a crisis-stricken Dynamo Kyiv, who have failed to earn any points. Hoffenheim also drew 1-1 with Midtjylland and suffered losses to Porto and Lyon, although they salvaged a 2-2 draw against Lyon in the final minutes of the match.
Braga, on the other hand, entered the group stage after successfully navigating through the summer qualifiers, where they defeated Maccabi Petah-Tikva, Servette, and Rapid Vienna. They had four wins and two draws in those matches. In the main tournament, they started with a win over Maccabi Tel Aviv but then suffered defeats to Olympiacos and Bodo/Glimt. They managed a draw with Elfsborg, but their performance has been inconsistent.
Key statistics and trends for Braga vs Hoffenheim:
- Braga has not won three consecutive matches in a row.
- Hoffenheim has won only one of their last four matches.
- Braga has scored at least once in their last 9 matches.
- Braga wins the first half in 31% of their matches, while Hoffenheim wins in 35% of their matches.
Possible starting lineups:
Braga (possible lineup): Gorniczek - Arrey-Mbi, Oliveira, João Ferreira - Martínez, Garbi, Ricardo Horta, Moutinho, Carvalho, Fernandes - Fernandes
Hoffenheim (possible lineup): Baumann - Akpoguma, Chavez, Stach - Prass, Tohumcu, Bischoff, Grillitsch, Zandre - Kramaric, Morstelt
Previous meetings: Braga vs Hoffenheim
The clubs previously met in the 2017 Europa League, where Braga won both encounters, proving to be the more experienced side.
Free prediction for the Braga vs Hoffenheim match:
With the advantage of experience and home-field support, Braga should have the upper hand in this match. We recommend betting on the Portuguese side to win (odds - 2.02).
Place your bet for the upcoming match and keep an eye on Braga's performance in the Europa League standings.