Tournament: UEFA Europa League Qualification
Venue: Estadio Municipal de Braga (Braga)
Game Time: August 22, 2024, 15:30
Braga and Rapid Wien will face off in the first leg of the final round of Europa League qualification on August 22, 2024. Braga will aim to secure a solid win at home to boost their chances of advancing to the group stage, while Rapid Wien will be looking to maintain their strong form and avoid a defeat.
Key Statistics and Trends
Braga:
- Recent Form: Braga has lost only once in their last 12 matches.
- Home Record: Braga has been unbeaten in their last 7 matches.
- First Half Performance: Braga wins the first half in 27% of their matches.
Rapid Wien:
- Recent Form: Rapid Wien has won 6 of their last 7 matches.
- Away Record: Rapid Wien has been unbeaten in their last 6 away matches.
- Scoring Consistency: Rapid Wien has scored at least once in their last 10 matches.
- First Half Performance: Rapid Wien wins the first half in 38% of their matches.
Team Analysis
Braga: Braga, nicknamed "The Archbishops," had a solid season, finishing 4th in the Portuguese league. Although they didn’t match their previous season's performance, they remain a formidable side in European competitions. Braga had a tough time in the previous round, where they struggled to break down Servette's defense, only securing a 2-1 aggregate win. They will be looking to take advantage of their home field to secure a convincing win.
Rapid Wien: Rapid Wien, the "Green and Whites," have been impressive in their Europa League campaign so far. They managed to defeat Trabzonspor in both legs, showing their defensive solidity and ability to grind out results. They also secured a comfortable win over Wisla in the earlier round. Rapid Wien will be confident coming into this match, especially given their strong away form and unbeaten streak in recent matches.
Possible Starting Lineups
Braga (possible lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Matheus
- Defenders: Marin, Niakhate, Arrey-Mbi, Victor Gomez
- Midfielders: Moutinho, Carvalho, Bruma, Ricardo Horta, Salazar
- Forward: El Ouazzani
Rapid Wien (possible lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Hedl
- Defenders: Auer, Raux Yao, Cvetkovic, Bolla
- Midfielders: Seidl, Grgic, Sangare, Schaub
- Forwards: Burgstaller, Jansson
Previous Head-to-Head Matches
This will be the first official encounter between Braga and Rapid Wien.
Free Prediction for the Match: Braga vs Rapid Wien
Braga's experience and home advantage make them the favorites in this match. However, Rapid Wien's solid defensive performances suggest that they won’t be easily broken down. We recommend betting on Braga to win with a "-1.0 goal handicap" (odd: 1.96).
Prediction: Braga to win with a -1.0 goal handicap
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