Qarabag vs Braga prediction and betting tips on February 22, 2024
The return leg of the UEFA Europa League round of 32 between Qarabag and Braga will take place on February 22 at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium in Baku. The first encounter between these teams in Portugal brought a sensational victory for Qarabag with a scoreline of 4-2. Here is thepredictionfor this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Qarabag
The Azerbaijani club found itself in the Europa League group stage alongside Bayer Leverkusen, Molde, and Hacken. "The Pharmacists" under Gurban Gurbanov's leadership couldn't match the German side but managed to outperform the Scandinavian teams to secure the second spot. In the Azerbaijan Premier League, Qarabag confidently leads the pack, holding a 15-point advantage over their closest rival, Sumgayit.
In their last match, Qarabag played a 3-3 draw at home against Sabah. In the league, the "Horsemen" have been unbeaten for 11 matches since late October 2023. It's worth noting that Qarabag's matches have been quite high-scoring, with the "Both Teams to Score" bet hitting in 7 out of the last 10 matches, and "Total Over 2.5" occurring in eight cases.
Braga
The Portuguese club approaches the Europa League playoff matches amid a significant downturn in form. In their last six matches across all competitions, the "Arsenalistas" have managed only two victories. This stretch included not only a defeat in the Europa League playoffs but also a heavy away loss to Sporting in the league (5-0). In their last league fixture, Braga defeated Farense 2-1 at home.
Braga put up a serious fight against Napoli in the Champions League, only losing out on qualification in the decisive match in Naples. However, in their domestic league, they trail the top three teams by at least five points. It seems that Braga's ticket to the Champions League, if they secure it, will be through winning the Europa League. In essence, Artur Jorge's team may throw all their efforts into overcoming Qarabag, as their place in European competitions is already secured through winning the League Cup.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history:
- Prior to last week's match, the teams had never crossed paths on the football field.
Qarabag vs Braga Prediction
We anticipate an enthralling and goal-rich game. Braga has nothing to lose, and Qarabag doesn't seem like a team capable of keeping a clean sheet. Our bet is "Both Teams to Score" at odds of 1.65.
