Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Qarabag
Match Time & Date:
22/02/2024
18:45
Prediction: 1-1
Braga
Braga will be aiming to overcome a two-goal deficit in the tie with Qarabag when the two teams face each other at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium on Thursday afternoon. The Primeira Liga outfit experienced all sorts of problems at the back in the 4-2 loss to Qarabag a week ago, but they should not be written off just. Key player Ricardo Horta, though, remains on the sidelines with heart problems, which is probably the main reason why away win should not be considered.
Both Adrian Marin and Bruma are out of contention with injuries for the visiting team. The hosts, on the other hand, are likely to adopt a cautious approach in the second leg and, taking everything into account, there is a big value in betting on draw. The good news for the hosts is that Montenegro international Marko Vesovic is back from suspension.
Highlighted Player (Ricardo Horta):
Ricardo Horta is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Sporting Braga in Primeira Liga. Born in Sobreda, Portugal, on September 15, 1994, Ricardo Horta spent his youth career at Ginasio Corroios, Benfica, and Vitoria Setubal.
The 173-cm-tall winger continued playing for Setubal at the senior level, but he moved to Malaga in the summer of 2014, signing a five-year deal with the La Liga outfit. Ricardo Horta scored only one goal in 48 appearances for los Boquerones in the Spanish top flight before signing a loan deal with Braga. In July 2017, he signed a permanent contract with the Minhotos.
Ricardo Horta made his Primeira Liga debut against Rio Ave back in April 2013, during his spell with Vitoria Setubal. His primary position is left winger, but he is capable of producing good performances as a right winger as well. He made his Portugal debut in a 1-0 loss to Albania in the Euro 2016 qualifiers.
Highlighted Team (Qarabag):
Over the years Qarabag have established themselves as one of the best teams in Azerbaijan. The club was founded in 1951 and they were playing under the name of Mehsul back then. Qarabag won their first trophy in the national championship in 1993, beating Khazar Sumgayit in the title game.
In the 2015/2016 season they won their fourth domestic trophy, with the team finishing the season 22 points clear of second-placed Zira. Qarabag participated in the 2016/2017 Champions League qualifiers, but they were more than unfortunate to suffer a loss to Viktoria Plzen in the two-legged tie. The Azerbaijan outfit were beaten by the Czechs on away goal rule and, as a result, they made it to the Europa League playoffs.
Thanks to a win over Goteborg in the double-header Qarabag made it to the knockout stages of the competition. The Horsemen play their home games at Azersun Arena and their home colours are black. Qarabag play their away games in white kits.
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