Royale Union vs Braga prediction and betting tips on January 23, 2025
Game Prediction
On January 23, 2025, Royale Union will face Braga in the 7th round of the Europa League main stage. Both teams still need points to secure their playoff spots.
Our Prediction for Royale Union vs Braga
"Union 60" repeated their misstep from 2022 last season, losing the title after leading the regular season and allowing Club Brugge to overtake them once again. However, they at least managed to claim the Belgian Cup, their first trophy in years. The "Archbishops," who also participated in the Champions League, unsurprisingly dropped from third to fourth place in Primeira Liga, returning to a more familiar position.
The Belgians started their European journey in the Champions League but lost both games to their first opponent, Slavia Prague. They also began the Europa League group stage alternating between defeats and draws. However, victories over Twente and Nice in November and December revived their playoff hopes. Braga, meanwhile, confidently navigated summer qualifiers against Maccabi Petah Tikva, Servette, and Rapid Vienna. They started the main stage with a win over Maccabi Tel Aviv but then suffered losses to Olympiacos and Bodø/Glimt. Improvements in the fall brought a draw with Elfsborg and a 3-0 victory over Hoffenheim, though they ended with a heavy defeat to Roma.
Currently, Felice Mazzù’s men, who began the season by winning the Supercup, trail by ten points behind Genk and Club Brugge in the Jupiler Pro League. Carlos Carvalhal's team is fighting to maintain their usual fourth-place spot in Primeira Liga, with Santa Clara providing stiff competition. Braga also fell short in the League Cup semifinals.
Key Statistics and Trends for Royale Union vs Braga
- Royale Union has won two consecutive matches.
- Braga has only one win in their last five games.
- The Portuguese side has conceded in all but one of their last nine Europa League matches.
Possible Starting Lineups
Royale Union (predicted lineup): Moris – Leysen, Burgess, Sykes – Niang, Vanhautte, Aït El Hadj, Sadiki, Khalaili – Vanzeir, David
Braga (predicted lineup): Matheus – Marin, Bambu, João Ferreira – Martínez, Gorby, Carvalho, Víctor Gómez – Bruma, Fran Navarro, Ricardo Horta
Head-to-Head: Royale Union vs Braga
The teams met in the Europa League back in 2022. The Belgians secured a 2-1 away win, followed by a high-scoring draw at home.
Free Prediction for Royale Union vs Braga
In such matchups, home-field advantage plays a crucial role. The Belgians, playing at home, are likely to secure a victory (odds: 2.0).
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