Braga will be facing Servette in the Europa League third qualifying round at Estadio Municipal de Braga. The winning team will move on to the Europa League, while the losing team will have to play against Chelsea in the Europa Conference League.
Braga had a convincing win against Maccabi Petah Tikva in the previous round with a 7-0 aggregate score. They are under the guidance of new head coach Daniel Sousa and are looking to avoid a repeat of last season’s defeat in the Europa League qualifying round.
Servette, on the other hand, finished third in the Swiss Super League last season and are aiming to qualify for the Europa League group stage this year. They started the season with three consecutive wins but suffered a defeat in their last match against Lugano.
In terms of team news, Braga has seen the arrival of several new players this summer, including El Ouazzani and Fernandez who are expected to start in the attack. Servette will have Rouiller back from suspension, and new signings von Moos and Simbakoli could make their first start.
The possible starting lineups for the match are as follows:
Braga: Matheus; Gomez, Arrey-Mbi, Niakate, Wdowik; Zalazar, Moutinho, Horta; Fernandez, El Ouazzani, Bruma
Servette: Mall; Tsunemoto, Rouiller, Severin, Mazikou; Ondoua, Cognat; Stevanovic, Antunes, Kutesa; Crivelli
Prediction: Braga 2-0 Servette
Braga is the favorite in this matchup and is likely to secure a comfortable win at home.
In conclusion, both teams are looking to progress in the Europa League, but Braga seems to have the edge in this encounter. The match promises to be an exciting one for football fans to watch.