Roma vs Braga Prediction 13 December 2024

AS Roma VS Sporting Braga        Livescore / H2H Stats
Time: 13-12-2024 01:45 Friday
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The Romans are in a crisis state. The recent victory over Lecce (4:1) was their first since the end of October. The arrival of Claudio Ranieri should make the team's play pragmatic and quite understandable. For some players, uncertainty is the worst thing that can be. The selection of players for the Romans is quite good. In the confrontation with Braga, they can definitely play from a position of strength. When there are players like Dybala, El Shaarawy, Saelemaekers, and Pellegrini in attack, it is realistic to count on interesting solutions.

The Portuguese team also cannot boast good results: Braga is positioned next to the Romans, in 20th place. But it should be noted that their position was determined by playing against a lackluster Hoffenheim (3:0) – it could have been worse. It is quite likely that against a more skilled opponent there will be significant difficulties. Especially since they cannot count on Oliveira, who is a key central defender. It is quite likely that Braga will prefer to play as the second number.

Goaloo Prediction
In this confrontation, the Romans look more preferable. There is both the home field factor and overall a more prestigious squad. We expect Roma to hold the initiative, while Braga looks for opportunities for counter-attacks. The hosts should have more chances to score – the difference in skill should make an impact. But it's unlikely that Braga will allow themselves to be defeated heavily. The Portuguese like to "dry" the game, especially in clashes with teams possessing stronger players. In such circumstances, we would not be surprised by an outcome where the hosts win 2:0. Our editorial team sees it logical to bet on Roma's victory.

Pick: Roma Win