Roma vs Braga prediction and betting tips on December 12, 2024
Game Prediction
A match between Roma and Braga will take place in the 6th round of the Europa League on December 12, 2024. The Italians hope to finally please their fans, but the guests from Portugal plan to take points in the following meeting.
Our prediction for the match Roma vs Braga
Last season, “the Giallorossi”, having replaced Mourinho with De Rossi during the competition, tried to achieve a long-standing goal in the form of returning to the Champions League. Still, they finally limited themselves to only 6th place in the Serie A. “The Archbishops” failed to stay in the top 3, where they finished the season of 2022/2023, and became fourth in the next Primeira, which is a typical result for them.
The Italians started the Europa League under the leadership of Daniele. Still, then there were several unsuccessful months under the rule of Jurić, and Ranieri has taken over the coaching position for the third time since November. Little has worked out for everyone, including in the Europa League. Half of the points (3) were taken with Dynamo Kyiv – the Ukrainians fielded a reserve line-up before the meeting with Shakhtar, but even then Dovbyk scored the only goal from the penalty spot. There were also the draws in the struggles with Athletic, Royal Union and, already under the leadership of the current coach, Tottenham, and the club lost to Elfsborg.
The Portuguese were forced to start in the summer, in the qualification. Still, they passed it confidently, knocking out Maccabi Petah Tikva, Servette and Vienna Rapid one after another. The main round began with a home win over Maccabi Tel Aviv, after which the team lost to Olympiacos and Bodo/Glimt, and drew with Elfsborg. Only the previous round gave an opportunity to crush Hoffenheim, which has not improved the game since the replacement of the coach – 3-0.
Roma vs Braga: key statistics and trends
- Roma has won only 1 match in the tournament.
- Braga has won 1 out of 4 previous meetings in the League.
- Roma has conceded in each of its 6 previous struggles.
- Braga has not conceded in 3 matches in a row.
- Braga has scored at least once in 12 previous confrontations.
- Roma wins the first half in 31% of matches, Braga – in 33% of battles.
Roma vs Braga: possible starting line-ups
Roma (possible line-up): Svilar – Ndicka, Hummels, Mancini – Angelino, El Shaarawy, Dybala, Kone, Paredes, Celik – Dovbyk.
Braga (possible line-up): Matheus - Martinez, Arrey-Mbi, Niakate, Joao Ferreira – Moutinho, Carvalho, Ricardo Horta – Bruma, El Ouazzani, Fernandes.
Previous head-to-head matches: Roma vs Braga
The clubs played in the Europa League in 2021. Then, “the Giallorossi” were stronger both times.
Free prediction for the match Roma vs Braga
The Italians will logically be the favourites of the home battle, but they have a tough opponent and are far from optimal shape. Thus, it is worth betting on “both teams to score: yes” (odd: 1.81).