Wolves v Braga Betting Tips – Europa League, 19th September 8.00pm
Premier League side Wolves make their maiden entry into the group stage of the Europa League. While their domestic form has deserted them, they have been in great shape in Europe. This is going to be an interesting clash at Molineux though as the visiting Braga were perfect in their qualification campaign, just as Wolves were. Read our predictions for Wolves v Braga.
Wolves v Braga Betting Odds*
Wolves 4/7
Draw 14/5
Braga 5/1
* (Betting Odds were taken from bet365 on September 15th, 2019 at 11:30 p.m.)
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Wolves News and Form – Can Wolves keep winning streak in EL going?
Wolves won all six qualification games in the Europa League this season. This is their first campaign in 39 years and they have looked comfortable so far. They have played six previous games against Portuguese opposition and they are W5 L1 from those so have a good record there. Wolves have won all three previous home games against Portuguese visitors.
In their six qualification matches this season in the Europa League, Wolves scored at least two goals in each of them. They have won each of their last seven at Molineux in Europe as well. They may be all bent out of shape in the Premier League this season (W3 L2) but they have been ticking over very nicely in Europe. Will they keep that going?
Wolves v Braga Head to Head
This is the first meeting between Wolves and Braga
Key-Facts – Wolves v Braga
- Braga are undefeated in seven away games in Europe
- Wolves are unbeaten in seven home European games
- Both sides won all of their qualification matches this season
Braga News and Form – Can Braga win at Molineux?
The advantage that Braga may have over Wolves is that they are seasoned campaigners in European competition. They have seen plenty of action over the past few years. Braga hold a record of W6 D2 L10 against English opposition and have won just once in England. That was against Birmingham in the 2011/12 Europa League. Braga was last in England in the 2012/13 Champions League group stage when they lost 3-2 against Manchester United after having been 2-0 up.
Just like Wolves, Braga had to work their way through the qualification rounds to get to the group stage. They won all four of their fixtures in their two ties against Brondby and Spartak Moscow. Braga are undefeated in their last seven European away games now (W5 D2). They are W3 D6 L3 in Europa League group stage away wins.
Wolves v Braga Tips & Odds
Wolves to win & both teams to score at 3/1
Over 2.5 goals at evens
* (Betting Odds were taken from bet365 on September 15th, 2019 at 11:30 p.m.)
Wolves v Braga Predictions
Wolves to win: Wolves have played well in Europe this season and they stand a good chance of collecting a win in this one if they keep it up. Braga won’t be a pushover though and it is well worth considering the visitors getting on the scoresheet.
