Based on last 50 matches across all tournaments, up to 11/08/2023
To build a prediction for the Real Madrid - Braga match, scheduled for 8 November 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. Real Madrid have played 50 matches, in which they won 33 of them, drew 8 times and lost 9 matches. Braga, having played 50 matches, won 32 times, drew 7 matches and lost 11 defeats. In the league, Real Madrid average 2 goals scored per game and 0.9 conceded. Braga average 2.2 scored and 1.3 conceded. These sides last met on 23 October 2023 at Braga's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
Braga is performing creditably in this group, and considering Napoli's dropped points, they have a chance to fight for a place in the Champions League playoffs. They will only be able to secure a spot by picking up points in Madrid, but to do so they need to score.
In the Champions League, Real Madrid - Braga have an average first-half total of 0.3 yellow cards for Real Madrid and 0.7 yellow cards for Braga; referee Meler often officiates 0-0 matches in terms of yellow cards. I am betting on Total Under 1 yellow card at 2.34.
Real have not lost eight matches in a row. The visitors have nothing to lose. They understand perfectly well that against the Spanish giants, it is pointless to play by sitting deep in their own penalty area, and there will be an excellent chance to catch them on the counterattack.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
Braga won in 7 out of last 9 away matches.
W210.3
In 12 out of 16 last matches, Braga won the second half.
2nd Half - W27.49
In 4 last away matches, Braga won the second half.
2nd Half - W27.49
In 16 last matches, Braga scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.31
In last 8 away matches, Braga scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.31
Braga does not lose by more than 1 goal in 38 out of 41 last matches.
H2 (+1.5)2.29
Braga does not lose awayby more than 1 goal in 17 out of 18 last matches.
H2 (+1.5)2.29
In 7 out of 9 last matches of Braga away, over over 3 goals were scored.
TO (3.5)1.9
In 16 out of 18 last matches involving Braga, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.79
In 8 out of 10 last matches where Braga played away, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.79
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including midfielder Орельен Чуамени. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with several other players also doubtful.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Халил Мелер (Turkey). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 468 yellow cards (averaging 4.7 per match) and 31 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), which marks him as a fairly strict referee. He has awarded a penalty in 39% of matches (39 out of 100).