Maccabi Petach Tikva vs SC Braga AI Prediction 1 August

Match Prediction: Maccabi Petach Tikva vs SC Braga

Match Information

Date and time: 1 Aug 2024 at 17:30 UTC
Stadium: Vivacom Arena Georgi Asparuhov
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
Referee: Evangelos Manouchos, Greece

Team Forms and Recent Performances

Maccabi Petach Tikva:
– Recent form: LLWDDLWLWW (last 10 matches)
– Last match: SC Braga 2-0 Maccabi Petach Tikva (Europa League)
– Key results:
– Lost to SC Braga 2-0 (Europa League)
– Lost to Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 (Israel League)
– Win against Hapoel Beer Sheva 1-0 (Israel League)

SC Braga:
– Recent form: WLDDWWWWWL (last 10 matches)
– Last match: SC Braga 2-0 Maccabi Petach Tikva (Europa League)
– Key results:
– Win against Maccabi Petach Tikva 2-0 (Europa League)
– Draw against Gil Vicente 1-1 (Club Friendlies)
– Win against Rayo Vallecano 2-2 (Club Friendlies)

Formation and Tactical Analysis

Maccabi Petach Tikva:
– Likely Formation: 4-3-3
– Strengths: When playing at home, they tend to stabilize and show more defensive solidity and midfield creativity.
– Key Players: Guy Hadida, Tomer Altman
– Considerations: Despite their balanced formation, they have been struggling in away matches and European competitions.

SC Braga:
– Likely Formation: 4-4-2
– Strengths: Strong tactical discipline and ability to score consistently across different competitions. Their recent form points to solid defensive and offensive capabilities.
– Key Players: Ricardo Horta, Abel Ruiz
– Considerations: While being strong offensively, they need to avoid defensive lapses especially when playing away.

Head-to-Head Analysis

– Previous meeting: SC Braga 2-0 Maccabi Petach Tikva (Europa League)

SC Braga has recently defeated Maccabi Petach Tikva in the first leg of this qualification round, demonstrating their superiority.

Predicted Result

Considering the head-to-head result, the form of SC Braga, and Maccabi Petach Tikva’s inconsistency, SC Braga seems likely to win again. Maccabi Petach Tikva’s home advantage might see them put up a stronger fight, but SC Braga’s form and recent dominance provide a clearer edge.

Predicted Outcome: SC Braga wins

Predicted Score: Maccabi Petach Tikva 1-2 SC Braga

Predicted Goalscorers:

– Ricardo Horta (SC Braga)
– Abel Ruiz (SC Braga)
– Tomer Altman (Maccabi Petach Tikva)

Player Injuries

There is no specific injury update available. Assuming both teams are with their full squads.

Summary

SC Braga demonstrated their strength previously, and arriving with a confidence boost from the previous victory over Maccabi Petach Tikva, they look likely to continue their successful run in the Europa League qualification. Maccabi Petach Tikva will improve playing at home but might not be strong enough to overcome Braga’s robust form.