Match Overview
On February 22, 2024, Qarabag will face off against SC Braga in the UEFA Europa League Knockout Round Play-offs. The match will take place at the Tofiq Bəhramov adına Respublika stadionu. With odds of 3.28 for a local win, 3.79 for a draw, and 2.24 for an away win, this promises to be an exciting and closely contested match.
Historical Face-Off
Qarabag and SC Braga have only faced each other once before in their history. In their previous encounter in the UEFA Europa League group stage just a week ago, Qarabag emerged victorious with a stunning 4-2 victory over SC Braga. This clash saw an abundance of goals from both sides, highlighting their attacking prowess.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Qarabag has been in impressive form recently, winning four out of their last six matches across all competitions. They have scored a total of 21 goals while conceding 12 during this period. Their average goal tally per game stands at an impressive 3.50.
In the UEFA Europa League group stage, Qarabag finished second in Group H with ten points from six matches. They won three games, drew one and lost two during this phase of the competition.
In terms of home performances in the current competition, Qarabag has won two out of three matches played at home soil while scoring three goals and conceding two.
In their most recent match against Sabah FA in the domestic league, Qarabag displayed resilience by coming back from behind twice to secure a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Away Team’s Recent Form
SC Braga has had a mixed run of form recently, winning two, losing two, and drawing two of their last six matches away from home. They have scored seven goals and conceded 12 during this period, averaging 1.17 goals per game.
In the Primeira Liga, SC Braga currently sits in an undisclosed position with information not available regarding their points tally and goal difference.
In their most recent match against Farense in the domestic league, SC Braga secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory with goals from S. Banza and C. Ndour.
Key Players Spotlight
Qarabag’s Juninho has been in scintillating form this season, scoring 20 goals so far across all competitions. His ability to find the back of the net consistently makes him a key player to watch out for in this match.
SC Braga’s Ricardo Horta has been influential for his team, contributing with 11 goals and seven assists. His attacking prowess will be crucial for SC Braga’s chances in this encounter.
Statistical Insights
Qarabag has displayed strong attacking capabilities throughout their recent matches, scoring an average of 3.50 goals per game. However, they have also shown vulnerability at the back by conceding an average of two goals per game during this period.
SC Braga has struggled defensively on their travels recently, conceding an average of two goals per game away from home while only managing to score an average of 1.17 goals per game.
Based on these statistics, we can expect both teams to find the back of the net in what promises to be an exciting clash between two attacking-minded sides.
Match Prediction: Qarabag 3 – 2 SC Braga
Considering Qarabag’s impressive recent form and home advantage coupled with SC Braga’s defensive vulnerabilities away from home, we predict a thrilling encounter with Qarabag emerging as the victors with a narrow 3-2 win.
