Braga vs Genk: Can Braga extend their winning streak in the Europa League?
On Thursday, November 6, Braga host Genk in the fourth round of the UEFA Europa League. The match kicks off at 21:00 CET, and here’s my betting preview for the encounter.
Braga vs Genk: Match facts and head-to-head
- Braga have lost only once in their last seven matches.
- Genk are unbeaten in six consecutive games, recording three draws and three wins.
- Braga have scored in each of their last seven matches.
- At home, Braga have won three games in a row.
- Genk are unbeaten in seven straight away fixtures, with five wins and two draws.
- Braga boast the best defence in the Europa League — zero goals conceded.
- Braga have kept a clean sheet in 52% of their matches this season, while Genk have done so in 19%.
- Braga have scored in both halves in 48% of their games this season.
- Braga and Genk have never faced each other before.
Braga vs Genk: Match preview
Braga have started their Europa League campaign in impressive fashion. The Portuguese side opened with a 1–0 win over Feyenoord, followed by back-to-back 2–0 away victories against Celtic and Crvena Zvezda. Three straight wins, a 5–0 goal difference, and not a single goal conceded — they now sit comfortably among the top three in the UEFA Europa League standings. Domestically, Braga currently occupy seventh place in the Portuguese league with 13 points, nine points adrift of the top four.
Genk, meanwhile, have struggled for consistency in their domestic competition as well. They sit seventh in the Belgian league with 19 points after 13 rounds — three points off third place but a full ten behind second. Their European campaign has been mixed: a 1–0 win over Rangers in the opener was followed by a 0–1 defeat to Ferencváros and a goalless draw with Real Betis. With four points from three matches, Genk currently rank 19th in the standings.
Probable line-ups
- Braga: Hornicek; Lelo, Arrey-Mbi, Lagerbielke, Gomez; Gorby, Victor, Moutinho, Dorgeles; Horta, Zalazar Martinez
- Genk: Van Crombrugge; Nkuba, Sadick, Smets, Kayembe; Hrosovsky, Heynen; Karetsas, Heymans, Medina; Hyeon-Gyu
Prediction
Both teams have been inconsistent domestically, but Braga are in far better shape on the European stage. With home advantage and solid form behind them, the Portuguese side look poised to take all three points. My tip: a home win for Braga.
