Match Details
The match between Real Madrid and SC Braga is scheduled to take place on November 8, 2023, at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu. It is a UEFA Champions League Group C – Matchday 4 fixture. The odds for this match are as follows: Real Madrid – 1.25, Draw – 7.36, SC Braga – 12.20.
Head-to-Head Comparison
These two teams have faced each other only once before in the UEFA Champions League group stage on October 24, 2023. In that match, Real Madrid emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-1.
Team Form: Real Madrid
Real Madrid has been in excellent form recently, having won four out of their last six matches in all competitions. They have been solid defensively, conceding just five goals during this period while scoring an impressive total of twelve goals.
In the UEFA Champions League Group C, Real Madrid currently sits at the top of the table with nine points from three matches played. They have a positive goal difference of three and have scored six goals while conceding three.
Their most recent league match against Rayo Vallecano ended in a goalless draw, but they secured victories against Barcelona and SC Braga prior to that encounter.
Team Form: SC Braga
SC Braga has also enjoyed some success recently with three wins in their last six matches across all competitions. Their away form has been particularly strong, winning three out of four matches on the road during this period.
In the UEFA Champions League Group C standings, SC Braga currently occupies third place with three points from three matches played. They have scored five goals but conceded six so far in the competition.
Their most recent league match saw them secure an emphatic victory against Portimonense, with a final scoreline of 6-1.
Key Players
Real Madrid has several standout players in their current squad. Vinícius Júnior has been in fine form, scoring three goals and providing two assists in eleven appearances. Federico Valverde has also made significant contributions from midfield, with one goal and two assists in fifteen matches.
SC Braga’s S. Banza has been their key player upfront, netting seven goals and providing two assists in sixteen appearances. Ricardo Horta has also been influential, contributing ten goals and twelve assists in thirty-two matches.
Statistical Insights
Real Madrid’s recent defensive solidity is evident from the fact that they have conceded just five goals in their last six matches across all competitions. They have also shown an ability to score goals consistently, averaging two goals per game during this period.
SC Braga’s away form has been impressive, winning three out of four matches on the road recently. They have scored an average of 2.5 goals per game while conceding an average of 1 goal per game during this period.
Prediction: Real Madrid 3 – 1 SC Braga
Based on the analysis of both teams’ recent performances and statistical insights, it is predicted that Real Madrid will emerge victorious with a scoreline of 3-1 against SC Braga.
