Braga vs Genk Prediction & Betting Tips (6 November)

Author of a perfect start to the Europa League, Braga is already in a very good position to escape from the regular phase. Carlos Vicens' gang has still not conceded a single goal and won its first three matches against Feyenoord 1-0, Celtic 0-2 and Red Star Belgrade 2-0. Less to their advantage in the championship, Ricardo Horta's teammates are only in 7th place in the ranking with 6 points behind 4th place. After a series of six games without a win, 4 draws and 2 defeats, they reacted by crushing Casa Pia 4-0. Last weekend, Braga traveled to Porto to come. Victorious in the den of Rangers during the 1st day 0-1, Genk made a good start in this Europa League.

On the other hand, the continuation was less good with a surprise loss conceded, at home, against Ferencvaros 0-1 and a draw preserved at home against Betis Sevilla 0-0. On the national scene, the Belgians are blowing hot and cold for the moment. They are currently 8th in the championship and have a record of 4 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats. After sharing the points with Cercle Bruges 2-2 and Louvière 1-1, Genk traveled to Westerlo last weekend. 

For this meeting, Braga is deprived of important defenders Niakhaté (ex-Guingamp) and Paulo Oliveira, potentially starting midfielders Grillitsch and Vitor Carvalho as well as long-term absentee Jonatas Noro, all injured. The coach can, however, count on the influential attackers Ricardo Horta (3 goals in the league, 1 goal and 2 assists in C3) and Fran Navarro (2 goals in the league, 2 goals in C3). Former Guingamp player El Ouazzani (2 league goals) is also available, as is Monaco veteran Joao Moutinho (39). Braga has not conceded a single goal since the start of this Europa League.

Already absent during the last Europa League match, the number 1 goalkeeper Lawal, the important full-back El Ouahdi (4 goals in the league) and the attackers Ito (ex-Reims, 2 goals in the league) and Steuckers (5 assists in the league) are still forced to forfeit this week. On the attacking front, we should find the South Korean international Hyeon-Gyu Oh (3 goals and 2 assists in the league, 1 goal in C3). The promising Greek attacking midfielder Karetsas (17 years old) is also present.