Match Details
The match between AS Roma and SC Braga is scheduled to take place on December 12, 2024, at the Stadio Olimpico. It will be a UEFA Europa League league stage fixture. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Winner – 1.77, Draw – 4.01, Away Winner – 4.96.
Head-to-Head Comparison
AS Roma and SC Braga have faced each other twice in competitive matches before. In their most recent encounter during the UEFA Europa League in February 2021, AS Roma emerged victorious with a scoreline of 3-1 when playing at home. The previous meeting saw AS Roma secure another win against SC Braga with a convincing score of 0-2 away from home.
Team Form: AS Roma
AS Roma has had mixed results recently across various competitions. They have won one out of their last six matches while losing three and drawing two games. Their goal-scoring record stands at nine goals scored and ten conceded during this period.
In terms of their performance in the UEFA Europa League group stage so far, they currently sit in the twenty-first position with six points after five matches played. Out of these fixtures, they have managed to win only one game while drawing three and suffering one defeat.
Their most recent match was against Lecce in Serie A where they secured an impressive victory with a final scoreline of 4-1 thanks to goals from Alexis Saelemaekers (13′), Gianluca Mancini (59′), Niccolò Pisilli (66′), and Mehmet Zeki Çelik (86′).
Team Form: SC Braga
SC Braga has been performing relatively well lately, particularly in away matches where they have won three out of their last six games, losing one and drawing two. They have scored a total of eleven goals while conceding seven during this period.
In the UEFA Europa League group stage, SC Braga currently occupies the eighteenth position with seven points from five matches played. Their record includes two wins, one draw, and two defeats in these fixtures.
Their most recent match was against Estoril in Primeira Liga where they settled for a 2-2 draw. Bruma was instrumental in securing this result by scoring both goals (16′, 56′).
Key Players
For AS Roma, Alexis Saelemaekers has been an influential figure upfront recently. He has contributed with goals and assists to help his team’s attacking prowess. On the other hand, SC Braga will heavily rely on Armindo Tué Na Bangna “Bruma” who has displayed excellent form as well.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent performances and statistics gathered from both teams’ matches across various competitions, it is evident that AS Roma has struggled defensively but possesses significant firepower going forward. Meanwhile, SC Braga boasts a strong away record but needs to tighten up their defense to secure positive results consistently.
Prediction: AS Roma VS SC Braga
Considering all factors analyzed above including historical head-to-head performance between the teams and current form indicators such as goal-scoring ability and defensive vulnerabilities; it is predicted that AS Roma will emerge victorious with a scoreline of 3-1 against SC Braga in this upcoming UEFA Europa League clash at Stadio Olimpico.
AS Roma 3 – 1 SC Braga
