A match of little importance on paper, Real Madrid vs Braga however carries significant importance for both teams, following their last encounter in Portugal (2-1 in favor of Carlo Ancelotti’s team). Real Madrid, ideally, is looking to ensure qualification to possibly rest key players ahead of a loaded schedule. Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid’s most important player going forward, was reported to have minor discomfort. How Ancelotti rotates in the upcoming weeks is a potential season-decider for many.
As for Braga, the team stands third at three points. Union Berlin will meanwhile face Napoli (2nd, with six points). Berlin’s first season isn’t exactly the best (a grand total of zero points), but depending on Napoli’s approach, the Germans will look for the victory. Independently of the result, Braga will give its best in the Santiago Bernabeu to ensure qualification for the Europa League. A possible Berlin defeat would ensure Braga’s qualification.
Real Madrid vs Braga Match Info
- Date: Wednesday, 8th of November, 2023
- Kick-off time: 4:00 p.m. EDT
- Location: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain
- Official: Halil Umut Meler
- Last match: Braga – Real Madrid 1:2 (October 24, 2023, CL)
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Real Madrid vs Braga Prediction and Odds
- Pick: Real Madrid to win
- Odds: -384 (Tonybet)
Real Madrid will want to focus on the league following a disappointing goalless draw against Rayo Vallecano, leaving Girona in first place. Real Madrid has not found its best formation, struggling with a creative gap in midfield and Vinicius Jr’s questionable choices in the final third. Additionally, Joselu has failed to capitalize on numerous opportunities, contributing little to the team’s attacking dynamics in the penalty area. Rodrygo, on his side, is also struggling to make an impact. This poses the question: How will Madrid win the league with a front three that also will need to perform in the Champions League?
There’s little chance for an upset, but potential injuries are looming over Real Madrid’s sky, given the lack of rotation. Braga might consider employing a mid-block strategy, as Union’s deep block barely succumbed with a narrow 0-1 loss. Moreover, Rayo Vallecano’s successful containment of Madrid, particularly with Valentin’s (DM) effective duels in midfield, has demonstrated a viable approach to disrupting Ancelotti’s tactics.
Real Madrid vs Braga Betting Tips
- Pick: Vinicius Jr to score
- Odds: -102 (Tonybet)
Vinicius Jr might have had trouble finding the net, but there probably is no better opportunity than playing against Braga with the support of the Madridistas to remediate that problem. He most likely, due to the repeated abuse of opposition fans, hasn’t found himself in a safe space mentally. But in such cases, there is nothing better than Braga’s game, particularly after frustrating games like vs Rayo Vallecano, where, despite putting in creative effort, he ended up being blamed due to a lack of success in front of the net.
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