Roma vs Braga Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Europa League, December 12, 2024

Roma vs Braga Preview

• Tournament: Europa League
• Date: Thursday, Dec 12
• Kick-off Time: 05:45 pm GMT
• Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Italy

Italian giants Roma will play host to in-form Braga in their sixth game of the 2024/25 Europa League season at Stadio Olimpico. Both teams have had a polar opposite start to their domestic campaign and will be seeking maximum points on Thursday evening.

Hosts Roma are undergoing a disastrous season in the domestic league and have brought in Claudio Ranieri out of retirement to steady the ship. They are currently sitting 11th in the Serie table and have not performed at the highest level in the Europa League as well. Roma are coming off a 4-1 win over Leece and are desperate to return to winning ways under the former Leicester City boss.

Meanwhile, Braga have endured a mixed start to the new campaign and have performed well in the domestic league. They are currently sitting at 5th in the Liga Portugal just three points shy away from the top-four spot. They have dropped two points in the 2-2 draw with Estoril and we can expect a closely fought battle in this tie.

Roma Team News

For the home side, they will be without the services of Alexis Saelemaekers who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Top scorer Artem Dovbyk has shaken off his minor injury and will be available for this tie. Roma would also be boosted by Mario Hermoso’s return.

Braga Team News

As for the visitors, they are without the services of Paulo Oliveira (calf) and Rodrigo Zalazar (muscle). Gabriel Martinez will be assessed before this crucial tie.

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Roma vs Braga Predicted Lineups

Roma predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Goalkeeper: Svilar

Defenders: Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka

Midfielders: Celik, Kone, Paredes, Angelino

Forwards: Pellegrini, El Shaarawy; Dovbyk

Braga predicted lineup (3-4-3):

Goalkeeper: Matheus

Defenders: Ferreira, Niakate, Arrey-Mbi

Midfielders: Fernandes, Carvalho, Moutinho, Gomez

Forwards: Horta, Ouazzani, Bruma

Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only three times in the past, with Roma winning two direct games. The other match ended in a draw.

The last few results:

Key Players to Watch in Roma vs Braga

Artem Dovbyk (Roma)

Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk has made a solid start to the domestic campaign and has registered two goals in five Europa League games this season. He missed the previous tie against Leece due to influenza but would be leading the line against Braga.

Bruma (Braga)

Portuguese forward Bruma has made a stellar start to his 2024/25 campaign as he bagged 10 goals and seven assists in 23 appearances across all competitions. His recent form has been encouraging as he scored a brace in the latest tie against Estoril Praia.

Roma vs Braga Prediction

The Italian giants had a disappointing start to their domestic campaign and are currently languishing 11th in the Serie A table. The Giallorossi have lost six of their last eight league games and have appointed Claudio Ranieri back in November following the sacking of Daniele De Rossi. They are struggling massively on the European front as well securing only six points in their last five games.

As for Braga, they had a decent start to the Portuguese campaign as they remain undefeated in their last four league games. The visitors have displayed better form in the Europa League than the hosts. Carlos Carvalhal’s men are currently just three points behind the top four in Liga Portugal and will be aiming for maximum points on Thursday.

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Predicted Score: Roma 2-1 Braga

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