LiontipsBraga vs Hoffenheim. Europa League match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
In the Europa League, Braga has only four points in four rounds and is in 26th place in the table. Undoubtedly, expectations were much higher, especially since the schedule was not the most difficult. The Gunners' only victory was in the opening round against Maccabi Tel Aviv (2:1). Then there were defeats against Olympiacos (0:3) and Bodo-Glimt (1:2). In the fourth round, Carlos Carvalhal charges drew with Swedish Elfsborg (1:1). In the Portuguese championship, after 11 rounds, Braga is only in fifth place outside the European Cup zone.
Disqualifications and injuries
Only Salazar won't be able to help his team today.
Interesting trends for betting
- Braga have not lost in the first half in their last five matches
- Six of Braga previous seven Europa League matches have seen goals exchanged
Estimated line-up: Matheus – Ferreira, Arrey-Mbi, Niakhate – Fernandes, Moutinho, A. Horta, Martinez – R. Horta, El Ouazzani, Bruma.
Current form
Hoffenheim, given their less than outstanding results at the start of the season, made a coaching change. Christian Ilzer, who had successfully worked in Austria with Sturm, took over from Pellegrino Matarazzo. Under the new coach, the team immediately achieved a sensational victory over Leipzig in the Bundesliga (4:3). In the Europa League, Hoffenheim is not doing badly. Five points in four rounds and an intermediate 19th place leave a good chance of making the playoffs. In the last round of the second most important European club tournament, there was a home draw with Lyon (2:2).
Disqualifications and injuries
Hoffenheim injured list includes Kabak, Becker, Lenz, Premel, Bebou. Grillitsch and Bülter are in doubt.
Interesting trends for betting
- Hoffenheim have not won in the first half in their last four matches
- Hoffenheim are unbeaten in 11 of their last 13 Europa League matches
Tentative lineup: Baumann - Gendre, Chaves, Akpoguma, Prass - Bischof, Stach - Glozek, Kramaric, Bruun Larsen - Berisha.
Trends
Bet Hoffenheim to score in the second half
In three of the previous five matches, Hoffenheim scored goals in the second 45 minutes
1.55Bet Total first half under 1.5 goals
The bet has played in three of Braga last four matches
1.67Bet Exact score 2:2
Hoffenheim have drawn two of their previous three matches
10.50Tip and bets
Braga are not doing well in the Europa League – only one win in four rounds. In the last game they couldn’t even beat the not-so-formidable Elfsborg. Hoffenheim had a coaching change, the team immediately had a bright match against Leipzig and, on a decent emotional upswing, can count on at least one point in Braga.
Our prediction is Hoffenheim will not lose at odds of 1.76
Bet on total
Hoffenheim has accustomed its fans to a bold attacking game. As could be seen from the match against Leipzig, the tactics have not changed even with the arrival of a new coach. Braga is always capable of supporting such open football, and there is a lack of reliability in defense.
The second bet is total over three goals with odds of 1.87
Bet on the first half
It should be noted that in two of the last three matches, Hoffenheim ended the game with a draw at the end of the first half. We think that today, too, the opponents will not force the action on the field.
Forecast - draw in the first half with odds of 2.55
