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Zorya vs Braga Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

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Zorya vs Braga Predictions

Zorya were in the group stage of the last two Europa League campaigns, but can they continue that run this term? If they’re going to reach the group draw again, then they need to dispatch difficult opposition in their game on Thursday night. They welcome Portugal’s Sporting Braga to the Slavutych-Arena , and their result in the home leg is going to be crucial. Will the Ukrainians pick up a victory in this clash, or can Braga secure an away win and boost their hopes of reaching the final round of qualifying?

Zorya have already kicked off their new domestic campaign, picking up a win, a draw and a loss from their opening three. They’ve got a lot of work to do in order to pick up their form and make their way in to the European spots, but their focus this week is going to be on European progression. Can they take out a top side like Braga, or will this be another poor night in Europe for Zorya?

The visitors have been regulars in this competition in recent years too, and they did make a Champions League push in the Primeira Liga last season. While Portugal has fallen in the European league standings, Braga are still going to be a threat in this competition. They’ll at least want a place in the group stage, and they’ll see Zorya as beatable opposition ahead of this first leg clash on Thursday.

Braga went out to eventual finalists Marseille in this tournament last season, so an early exit to Zorya obviously wouldn’t be ideal. The Primeira Liga side meet a team who have failed to win their last two, while Zorya also had a mixed bag in preseason. Meanwhile, Braga have been flying this summer. They’ve been busy, and it’s certainly paid off. They’ve managed to win six of their last eight friendly matches, and they thumped Newcastle 4-0 in their last match. Surely they can carry that form in to a victory in this visit?

Zorya have won two of their last 14 matches in the league. They’ve lost three of their last four matches at home in Europe, while they’ve been beaten in their last three in this competition. The hosts have lost six of their last eight overall, and we see them losing to a Braga side who are in fine form this summer. The visitors have a strong set up, and we’re backing them to come away with a first leg win on Thursday night.

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