Braga vs Servette Prediction and Betting Tips | August 8th 2024

Braga will invite Servette to the Estádio Municipal de Braga in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round on Thursday. The hosts played in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League last season while the visitors played in the Europa League group stage.

The hosts booked their place in the third round with a commanding 7-0 win on aggregate over Maccabi Petah Tikva. All goals were scored by six different players including an own goal while Rodrigo Zalazar scored in both legs.

The visitors booked their place in the third-round qualifiers directly after finishing third in the Swiss Super League last season. They were eliminated from the group stage of the Europa League last season. They made it past the knockout round playoffs of the UEFA Conference League and were eliminated from the round of 16.

Braga vs Servette Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

The two teams will meet for the first time.
The hosts have met Swiss teams five times in all competitions. They have an unbeaten record in these games, recording two wins. The visitors, meanwhile, will play a Portuguese team for the first time in a competitive match.
The visitors have just two wins in their last 10 games in the Europa League, including qualifiers.
The Archbishops have seen conclusive results in their last six games in the Europa League, with four wins and two losses.
Servette have been in good touch this season, winning three of the four games while scoring nine goals.
The hosts are unbeaten in their last eight games in the Europa League qualifiers, recording five wins.
The visitors have suffered just one loss in their last six games in the Europa League qualifiers, recording three wins.

Braga vs Servette Prediction

Os Arcebispos have suffered just two defeats in their last 11 home games in the Europa League. They scored seven goals without a reply in the second round and will look to build on that form.

Les Grenats kicked off their 2024-25 season on a three-game winning streak but suffered a 3-1 away loss to Lugano last week. They are winless in their last four away games in the Europa League, failing to score in three, and might struggle here.

Considering the hosts' unbeaten home record against Swiss teams and impressive win in the second round, we back the Archbishops to eke out a narrow win.

Prediction: Braga 2-1 Servette

Braga vs Servette Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Braga to win

Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals

Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes

Tip 4: Bruma to score or assist any time - Yes