Match Analysis: Rapid Wien vs SC Braga
Date and Time: 29 August 2024 at 19:00 UTC
Stadium: Allianz Stadion
Location: Vienna, Austria
Referee: Anthony Taylor
Recent Performance
Rapid Wien:
1. BW Linz 3-0 Rapid Wien (25 Aug 2024, Austria)
2. SC Braga 2-1 Rapid Wien (22 Aug 2024, Europa League)
3. Rapid Wien 2-0 WSG Tirol (18 Aug 2024, Austria)
4. Rapid Wien 2-0 Trabzonspor (15 Aug 2024, Europa League)
5. SK Austria Klagenfurt 1-1 Rapid Wien (11 Aug 2024, Austria)
SC Braga:
1. SC Braga 3-1 Moreirense (25 Aug 2024, Portugal)
2. SC Braga 2-1 Rapid Wien (22 Aug 2024, Europa League)
3. Boavista 0-1 SC Braga (18 Aug 2024, Portugal)
4. Servette 1-2 SC Braga (15 Aug 2024, Europa League)
5. SC Braga 1-1 CF Estrela da Amadora (11 Aug 2024, Portugal)
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Head to Head:
1. SC Braga 2-1 Rapid Wien (22 Aug 2024, Europa League)
Predicted Lineups:
Rapid Wien (4-4-2 Formation):
– Goalkeeper: Niklas Hedl (No. 45)
– Defenders: Bendegúz Bolla (No. 77), Maximilian Hofmann (No. 20), Serge-Philippe Raux Yao (No. 6), Benjamin Bockle (No. 3)
– Midfielders: Mamadou Sangare (No. 17), Roman Kerschbaum (No. 5), Louis Schaub (No. 21), Matthias Seidl (No. 18)
– Forwards: Dion Beljo (No. 7), Christoph Lang (No. 10)
SC Braga (4-2-3-1 Formation):
– Goalkeeper: Matheus Matheus (No. 1)
– Defenders: Victor Gomez (No. 2), Robson Bambu (No. 3), Bright Arrey-Mbi (No. 26), Adrian Marin (No. 19)
– Midfielders: Vitor Carvalho (No. 6), André Horta (No. 10)
– Forwards: Ricardo Horta (No. 21), Rodrigo Zalazar (No. 16), Gabri Martínez (No. 77), Roberto Fernandez (No. 90)
Match Evaluation:
Rapid Wien’s Strengths & Weaknesses:
– Strengths:
– Strong home record, creating a favorable environment with fan support.
– Effective midfield with experienced players like Louis Schaub and Roman Kerschbaum.
– Weaknesses:
– Recent loss (0-3 to BW Linz) indicates potential defensive vulnerabilities.
– Struggled in the first leg against Braga, hinting at the need for improvement in attack.
SC Braga’s Strengths & Weaknesses:
– Strengths:
– Consistent performance in domestic and European competitions.
– Strong attacking lineup with players like Ricardo Horta and Roberto Fernandez.
– Experienced goalkeeper Matheus Matheus provides stability at the back.
– Weaknesses:
– Playing away might introduce environmental challenges.
– Defensive coordination is crucial to avoid giving Rapid Wien space and opportunities.
Prediction:
Result: Given SC Braga’s current form and the advantage they have from winning the first leg, coupled with Rapid Wien’s inconsistent results, SC Braga is expected to hold their own and secure a draw to progress further in the competition.
Predicted Final Score:
Rapid Wien 1-1 SC Braga
Potential Goalscorers:
– Rapid Wien: Dion Beljo
– SC Braga: Ricardo Horta
This prediction considers recent performances, individual player form, home advantage, and historical head-to-head outcomes.
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