Ace Football previews the Europa League Qualification round 2 match between Levski Sofia and Braga and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
This will be the first time that Levski Sofia face Braga lately, as the teams have not shared a spot in the same division in this century.
Team form: Levski Sofia vs Braga
Levski Sofia Form
Having collected three draws in their previous three matches, Levski Sofia are on the lookout for a win again. Against Cherno More Varna it finished 0-0, before a draw with Hapoel Beer Sheva in a 0-0 match. In their latest match, they once again had to settle for a tie after drawing 0-0 against Hapoel Beer Sheva. Levski Sofia claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Europa League Qualification. They also drew one and lost two, as they scored nine and conceded nine goals.
Braga Form
Braga have been a tad mediocre in their last three matches where a win has failed to come their way. Against Santa Clara, they gained a 1-1 draw, before coming up short against Casa Pia AC, who ran out 2-1 winners. Lately, they finished even in a 1-1 draw with Benfica. Braga performed a very admirable four wins in six Europa League Qualification away matches, as well as two draws but no defeats. They scored 16 times, while also conceding seven goals.
Betting stats for Levski Sofia and Braga
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Levski Sofia and Braga. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 12 of the last 14 Levski Sofia matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Levski Sofia home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Levski Sofia home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Levski Sofia matches in the Europa League Qualification, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 26 Braga away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 28 of the last 29 Braga matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Braga have won the last 4 matches in a row while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In the last 5 Braga away matches in the Europa League Qualification, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Braga matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players in form: Levski Sofia vs Braga
Having scored just once lately in the Europa League Qualification, Mustapha Sangare will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Braga hope Rodrigo Zalazar can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of three Europa League Qualification goals in his last six Europa League Qualification games.
Betting markets: Levski Sofia vs Braga
Full-time result
Levski Sofia won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Georgi Asparuhov. They drew five and lost one as well, while Braga won four of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost three. Levski Sofia have gone through an impressive 10 games now without losing even once. Braga did not lose any of their last 5 matches at home. Braga won their last 5 matches.
Both teams to score
Levski Sofia scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Braga got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Braga managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.
Total goals
Levski Sofia saw over 2.5 goals in three of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Braga, who managed to score 1.6 times in those matches. Braga are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 16 matches.