Prediction Braga vs Panathinaikos

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Verdict: Over 1.5 goalsBest Odds: 2/5Bookmaker: Two sides who will be desperate to pick up a first-leg advantage on Wednesday night, Braga will host Greek giants Panathinaikos in what could be a lively affair.BragaStarting with the hosts, while Braga might have opened the 2023/24 campaign with a shock 2-1 lo s at home against Famalicao on August 11th, Arthur Jorges men have certainly proven that performance was nothing more than a minor blip. Extending on their Champions League qualifying adventure earlier in the month as they breezed their way to a routine 7-1 aggregate romp against TSC, the Portuguese outfit will know the importance of claiming a first-leg advantage here. Picking up some perfect momentum over the weekend as they picked up their first Primeira Liga victory of the season thanks to an action-packed 4-2 Andre Smith Jersey win away at Chaves, Jorges men will be desperate for a repeat display here. However, although Braga might have found a real clinical edge in the final third, it should be noted that Wednesdays hosts have recorded just a pair of clean sheets from their last 10 competitive appearances continuing on from last season.Team NewsComing off the bench and bagging a late strike against Chaves over the weekend and now finding the net in each of his last three appearances, Pizzi should spearhead Bragas charge here. The 33-year-old could replace Abel Ruiz in the final third.Former Southampton defender Jose Fonte will once again partner ex-Metz star Sikou Niakate at the back. Matheus Magalhaes will start between the sticks on Wednesday night.PanathinaikosAs for the visitors, eventually extending on their Champions League qualifying adventure last week as they secured a famous penalties victory away at French giants Marseille, Panathinaikos will undoubtedly find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Collecting a heavyweight European scalp and springing a major upset on foreign soil, there is no doubt that Ivan Jovanovics men will be looking for a repeat performance here. Although the Greek giants might have been disappointed after having to settle for a Super League silver medal finish last season, the Greens should be excited by their continued succe s on the road. Including that famous penalties victory away at Hardy Nickerson Jersey Marseille last time out, Panathinaikos have lost just one of their last 10 competitive away fixtures continuing on from last season a run that stems all the way back to January 30th. Despite being tipped as an underdog pick here, Jovanovics side could be smelling the chance to spring another upset.Team NewsBagging that famous last-gasp strike away at Marseille last week, 23-year-old Fotis Ioannidis will be hoping for a full recall on Wednesday night. Likewise, ex-Everton attacker Bernard should be handed a full recall here.Summer arrival and former Espanyol midfielder Tonny Vilhena will once again partner 34-year-old Ruben Perez in the middle KeiVarae Russell Jersey of the park. One-time Empoli shot-stopper Alberto Brignoli will start between the sticks in midweek.Key Factors to ConsiderBraga have notched a quartet of strikes in their back-to-back appearances acro s all competitions over the past week.However, Wednesdays hosts have recorded just a pair of clean sheets from their last 10 competitive appearances continuing on from last season.Nine of Bragas last 10 Champions League home fixtures have finished with over 1.5 goals.Panathinaikos have lost just one of their last 10 competitive away fixtures continuing on from last season a run that stems all the way back to January 30th.However, the Greek giants have recorded just one clean sheet from their last four away fixtures acro s all formats.ConclusionProducing that famous performance away at Marseille last week as they edged their way past the French giants, Panathinaikos will certainly travel out to Portugal with the mood in their camp at a real high. Although Jovanovics men might be tipped as an underdog pick here, they have proven that they will be a stern challenge. With Braga continuing to gain a reputation for their action-packed affairs, neutrals could be treated to another thriller on Wednesday night. It should be noted, with the midweek hosts seeing nine of their last 10 Champions League home fixtures finish with over 1.5 goals, we are expecting a similar outcome here.Verdict: Over 1.5 goalsBest Odds: 2/5Bookmaker:
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