Braga – Feyenoord

At least three goals will be scored in Portugal.

Braga has started the European Cup season for the eleventh consecutive time this year. Only on one occasion during this period did the team fail to overcome the qualifying stage and participate in the main round of one of the continental tournaments. Nearly all European campaigns during this time for Braga ended in the playoffs. Throughout these seasons on the European stage, the club has competed as one that finished in third to fifth place in the national championship or as the winner of the Portugal Cup. This information underscores the seriousness of Braga's current experience in European cup duels. Whoever comes to Portugal to face this club must prepare for a serious test. Next Wednesday, Braga will host the third-ranked club from the previous edition of the Dutch championship. Feyenoord began its European campaign this season in the Champions League qualifying rounds, where it lost to Fenerbahçe in two open matches with an aggregate score of 4:6. The club's participation in the UEFA Europa League is indicative of a decline in its level, as last season it reached the Round of 16 in the Champions League, where it lost to Inter. Bookmakers have established the hosts as the favourites for the upcoming match, offering odds of 2.26 for their victory. Braga has eliminated Levski, CFR Cluj, and Lincoln Red Imps in the Europa League qualifying rounds, facing problems only with the Bulgarians. Interestingly, alongside the European matches, the team performed well in the early fixtures of the national league. However, after the Europa League qualifying rounds, Braga has been struggling, having extended their winless streak in the Primeira Liga to four matches last weekend. The upcoming European match presents a good opportunity for Braga’s players to delight their fans with an impressive performance and a good result. The exit from the Champions League qualifying rounds has benefited Feyenoord. In six rounds of the Dutch championship, Robin van Persie’s side has dropped only two points, which occurred last round due to a penalty goal scored by AZ Alkmaar in the 90+8 minute. Perhaps this slight setback will spur Feyenoord to play from a position of strength in Braga. Let's bet that the clubs will score at least three goals between them.