(WATCH TV!!!) Braga - Bačka Topola live watch 8 August 2023
Braga Champions League form: Braga form (all competitions): Backa Topola Champions League form: Backa Topola form (all competitions): Team News Andre Castro had a very good preseason, capped with a goal against Nice in their last friendly match, and he will hope to partner Abel Ruiz at the top of the pitch. Ricardo Horta was instrumental for Braga last season and was among the goals in the preseason as well, while Bruma's return from loan could be a key factor, having also netted a couple in preseason.
The visitors have got this season off to a promising start as well, drawing 3-3 to Partizan in their opening match of the season and then managing a solid 3-0 win over Radnicki last weekend, leaving them in third place and one of only six sides that are still unbeaten in the Serbian Super Liga. While their confidence will be at an all-time high, as a 15/1 outsider, it will be interesting to see how they handle themselves against a European competition regular, and they will do well to keep their emotions in check and try to give themselves something to play for in the return leg.
SC Braga vs TSC Backa Topola Betting Pick | Champions LeagueSC Braga vs TSC Backa Topola football Betting Pick A betting pick by Niko covering the Champions League match SC Braga vs TSC Backa Topola. Sections on this page: ▼ Betting Pick ▼ Match Analysis ▼ Forecast Score ▼ Match Report ▼ Support Our Site Champions League 2023-08-08 - SC Braga vs TSC Backa Topola A Sports Betting Prediction by Niko SC Braga v TSC Backa Topola Football; UEFA Champions League Qualifications 3rd Qualifying Round - 1st Leg Estadio Municipal de Braga � Braga, Portugal Tuesday, 08th August 2023 - kickoff 21:00 CET SC Braga SC Braga had a great last season, finishing third in the Portuguese top-flight league. SC Braga's impressive preseason performances saw them achieve five wins and a draw in six games.
Braga ended last season in third place in the Primeira Liga table, while Backa Topola came second in the Serbian Super Liga, and both sides will be making their first appearance at these qualifiers in this round. Match preview © Reuters The hosts will be returning to the UEFA Champions League qualifiers this year after finishing the previous two seasons in fourth place in their domestic league and will be hoping they can make it to the group stage for the first time since the 2012-13 season. Artur Jorge's men managed 78 points in their 34 league matches last term, which was their highest tally since the league was expanded to 18 teams back in 2014-15 and saw them finish just six points behind Porto in second place and nine behind Benfica at the top.
In European fixtures at their home ground, SC Braga experienced a mixed record last season, securing two victories and suffering two defeats. Despite their earlier European competition setbacks, SC Braga performed remarkably in the latter half of the season. Their run included an impressive streak of 10 wins in their last 11 home matches and a draw against Porto last March. Since it is likely that they will play much of the match on the defensive, Lazetic will need to ensure his side maintains their discipline, as they have already had as many as seven players cautioned in the first two matches of the season, including two in two games for Milos Cvetkovic.
They were fourth in each of the prior two seasons before that, so they are progressing and playing consistently well. Under the guidance of Artur Jorge, SC Braga reached an impressive 78 points across 34 league matches last season, their best-ever point tally in Portugal. SC Braga played in the UEFA Europa League last season, collecting 10 points from their six group-stage matches. Despite their strong efforts, they ended up in the third position and dropped out.
In their final preseason game, they defeated the French side of Nice 2-0. TSC Backa Topola TSC Backa Topola is gearing up for its first-ever shot at the UEFA Champions League glory. They don't have much experience playing on the European stage � they've only been involved in two European matches so far. But let's not forget they rocked the Serbian Super Liga last season, earning the ticket to represent Serbia in the big-time European competition.
Meanwhile, Backa Topola's remarkable rise over the last few years continued last season as they managed to finish the season in second place for the first time in their history, beaten only by runaway leaders Red Star Belgrade. While challenging for the league title was too much to ask of Zarko Lazetic's side, they found themselves in a titanic battle for the runners-up spot with Cukaricki that came down to the last day to decide, with TSC eventually securing it on goal difference.
Braga were involved in the UEFA Europa League last season, and despite managing 10 points in their six group-stage matches, they finished third in their group and were a tad unfortunate as they were the side with the highest points tally not to qualify for the knockout stages. Os Arcebispos recorded two wins and two losses in European matches at home last season, which included a 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Fiorentina in their Conference League encounter after their exit from the Europa League. However, following their European competition disappointments, Braga had a very good second half of the season, which included a run of 10 wins in their final 11 home matches, along with a solitary draw against Porto back in March.
(Live>>>) Today: Braga v Bačka Topola live online 8 August 2Preview: Braga vs. Backa Topola - prediction, team newsSports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Braga and Backa Topola, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. The third qualifying round in the UEFA Champions League will see Braga play host to Backa Topola, with the first-leg encounter taking place on Tuesday evening.
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