Braga vs Crvena Zvezda Predictions

• Ten of Braga’s last 15 games produced over 2.5 total goals.
• Braga scored at least twice in eight of their last nine home games.
• Red Star have never won away from home against Portuguese opponents (D1, L2).

Sporting Braga to pip Red Star to the post

The equation is simple for Braga here, win or bust! With the Portuguese side sitting in second, a draw could see them drop to third if Midtjylland win in their game against a winless Ludogorets, so they will surely be going hammer and tongs to win this one.

Goals are usually assured when Braga take to the pitch, four of their five Europa League group games produced at least three match goals while they combine for a considerable average of 3.8 per game.

Moreover, Braga have never lost at home to Serbian opponents (W2, D1), a return which inspires confidence ahead of this crunch clash.

Red Star to unravel on their travels

While the trends and home advantage point to a Braga win here, Red Star will not lay down easily. The Serbians are on a current seven game winning run in all competitions, though the calibre of the opposition in those wins is not anywhere near the level of Braga.

All in all, I predict that both teams will play their part in a thrilling encounter which will eventually go the way of Braga as the hosts seek to extend their unbeaten run of home Europa League games to ten (W6, D3).