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The UEFA Europa League is back in action with another set of matches this week as SC Braga lock horns with an impressive AS Roma side in an important encounter at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
AS Roma vs SC Braga Preview
SC Braga are in 18th place in the UEFA Europa League standings and have been inconsistent this season. The away side played out a 2-2 draw against Estoril Praia last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
AS Roma, on the other hand, are in 21st place in the Europa League table and have not been at their best this year. The Giallorossi eased past Lecce by a 4-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
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AS Roma vs SC Braga Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- AS Roma have a good recent record against SC Braga and have won two out of the three matches played between the two teams, with the other game ending in a draw.
- AS Roma have won their last two matches against SC Braga on the European stage and secured an aggregate 5-1 victory against them in the round of 32 of the 2020-21 Europa League season.
- SC Braga have lost each of their last seven matches against teams from Italy in major European competitions, with their most recent defeats coming against Napoli in the UEFA Champions League.
- AS Roma have won eight of their last 10 matches at home in the UEFA Europa League and have lost only one of their last 20 such games in the competition.
AS Roma vs SC Braga Prediction
AS Roma have a strong squad at their disposal but have largely failed to meet expectations this season. The likes of Paulo Dybala and Alexis Saelemaekers can be lethal on their day and will look to make their mark this week.
SC Braga can pull off an upset at their best but will be up against a resurgent unit on Thursday. AS Roma are in better form and will look to make the most of their home advantage in this match.
Prediction: AS Roma 2-0 SC Braga
AS Roma vs SC Braga Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - AS Roma to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: AS Roma to keep a clean sheet - Yes
