The Matchday 6 clash in the 2024/25 Europa League between Roma (Italy) and Braga (Portugal) will take place on December 12 at the Stadio Olimpico. Roma vs. Braga: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Daniel Siebert (Germany)
Matches – 5 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 29;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.8;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 40%.
Predicted lineups for Roma vs. Braga
Roma (3-4-2-1): Mile Svilar – Gianluca Mancini, Evan Ndicka, Mats Hummels – Mehmet Zeki Celik, Leandro Paredes, Manu Kone, Angelino – Stephan El Shaarawy, Paulo Dybala – Artem Dovbyk.
Braga (4-3-3): Matheus Magalhaes – Roger Fernandes, Sikou Niakate, Bright Arrey-Mbi, Joao Ferreira – Vitor Carvalho Vieira, Joao Moutinho, Amin El Wazzani – Ricardo Horta, Bruma, Gabi Martinez.
Each team's starting lineup from their previous match in this tournament is listed.
Roma
In the last round, Claudio Ranieri's side drew 2-2 away against Tottenham. This result can be seen as positive for Roma, although the team has failed to win in six of their last seven Europa League matches (4 draws, 2 losses). Notably, the club scored more than one goal in the group stage for the first time. In the standings, Roma is in 21st place with six points.
Defender Mehmet Zeki Celik, midfielder Bryan Cristante, and forward Artem Dovbyk will miss the game due to injuries.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 13 of their last 14 home matches in the Europa League (11 wins, 2 draws).
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in 90 minutes in 7 of the club's last 10 home matches in this European competition.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 5 of Roma's last 7 Europa League matches.
Braga
Carlos Carvalhal's side confidently defeated Hoffenheim 3-0 at home in the last round. This victory ended Braga's three-match winless streak in the Europa League (1 draw, 2 losses). Additionally, the team won by a large margin in this European competition for only the second time since 2020. The club has seven points and is in 18th place in the standings.
- The club has not won in regular time in 9 of their last 13 away matches in the Europa League (4 draws, 5 losses).
- At least three goals were scored in 90 minutes in 4 of the team's last 5 away matches in the Europa League.
- The Portuguese team scored at least twice in regular time in 6 of their last 9 away matches in this European competition.
Roma vs. Braga: Match Prediction
At home, Roma is capable of putting pressure on opponents of any level and rarely fails to score. In their last 22 home matches in the Europa League, Roma has only failed to score in regular time once, and in 15 of those matches, they scored at least twice. However, in 4 of their last 6 home matches in this European competition, the club has conceded goals.
Braga tends to play aggressively even in away matches and often succeeds. In their last 26 away matches in the Europa League, the team has failed to score in 90 minutes only four times, while in 14 matches, the Portuguese team breached the opponent's defense at least twice. However, Braga's defense is not always reliable, and they have failed to keep a clean sheet in 19 of their last 22 away matches in this European competition.
My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
