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Champions League: SSC Napoli vs Braga – Betting preview

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SSC Napoli go up against Braga at Diego Armando Maradona this coming Tuesday in a thrilling Champions League match. Looking at the current Group C standings in the Champions League, the two teams are separated by three points.

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Form: SSC Napoli vs Braga

SSC Napoli Form

SSC Napoli have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 4-2 by Real Madrid, before Inter ran out 0-3 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Juventus, who came out 1-0 winners. In their last six Champions League home matches, SSC Napoli have three wins, while they’ve drawn two and lost one. They scored 14 and conceded seven goals.

Braga Form

Braga look well suited to take on any opponent with seven points to show off from three matches. They started off drawing 1-1 with Union Berlin, before downing first Estoril by 3-1, then Vizela in a 1-3 win. Braga managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Champions League away matches, in which they scored 11 while also conceding 12 times. They also experienced zero draws and three defeats.

Betting facts for SSC Napoli and Braga

Here are some interesting betting-relevant stats and facts. They take into account matches that SSC Napoli and Braga played across all tournaments.

  • SSC Napoli have scored in 25 of the last 27 matches
  • SSC Napoli have scored in 18 of the last 19 home matches
  • In 6 of the last 7 home matches SSC Napoli played, both teams scored
  • SSC Napoli have conceded in the last 7 home matches in a row
  • SSC Napoli have not won the last 5 home matches in a row
  • Braga have scored in 31 of the last 33 matches
  • Braga have scored in 21 of the last 23 away matches
  • Braga have not lost 13 of the last 15 away matches
  • Braga have conceded in 15 of the last 17 matches
  • Braga have not lost 11 of the last 13 matches

In-form players: SSC Napoli vs Braga

Having scored just once lately in the Champions League, Piotr Zielinski will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Braga hope Bruma can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of three Champions League goals in his last six Champions League games.

Full-time result

SSC Napoli claimed three wins, drew two, and lost five of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Braga won seven, drew one, and lost two of their last 10 games away. The Arsenalists didn’t lose any of their previous six outings.

Both teams to score

SSC Napoli scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Braga scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. Both teams have scored in the last four Braga games. While SSC Napoli managed to keep a clean sheet in two of the last 10 games, Braga kept their opponent from scoring in one of their last 10 matches.

Total goals

SSC Napoli conceded a goal in their previous six matches on the bounce. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of SSC Napoli’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They scored an average of 1.3 goals along the way. Betting on over 2.5 goals in the last ten Braga matches would have returned some winnings in seven of them. Braga managed to score an average of 2.3 goals per game.

To summarize, the upcoming Champions League clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for SSC Napoli vs Braga mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

SSC Napoli vs Braga: Who wins the game?

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