Real Madrid vs Braga Prediction 08.11.2023

• Competition: Champions League
• Date: 08.11.2023
• Kickoff: 20:00 UTC / 21:00 CET
• Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid)

It seems that Real Madrid easily solved the issue of placing in the knockout phase of the Champions League, and that only after 3 played rounds by winning all 3 played matches. Although they were not too convincing because all the victories happened with a +1 goal difference, the Spanish club still confirmed the role of favorites in this group. Until the end of the group stage, the only additional goal could be to confirm the 1st place in the group and the rival for the whole group should be Napoli. The previous weekend, Real Madrid was not successful in LaLiga, playing 0-0 with Rayo Vallecano at home and thus did not confirm the victory in El Classico against Barcelona.

Despite the fact that they are in 3rd place in this group, Braga can be said to be playing very well throughout the season. First, they achieved one very important goal, which is the very placement in the group stage of the Champions League, by winning the Playoff against Panathinaikos. In the Portuguese League, they are in 4th place below Sporting, Benfica and Porto. In the last round, they convincingly beat Portimonense 6-1. Braga is a team that plays very pleasing to the eye, sometimes even "dying in beauty" and that may be the reason for the narrow defeats against Real Madrid and Napoli. They will surely have a lot to show in the next 3 rounds.

Real Madrid vs Braga pick: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE

Real Madrid could secure the knockout stage with only one point in this match, depending on the results in the second match of the group. It probably won't be difficult to achieve, but the Spanish giants should always be expected to win at home, especially when they are big favorites like here.

If you remember the first match between these teams played ten days ago, our prediction was that both teams would score at least one goal, which turned out to be correct. Braga played very bravely but lost 2-1. The prediction for this duel is exactly the same. The fact is that Braga is not playing at home now, but this is a team that likes to compete and they could take advantage of the home team's defensive mistake.

BTTS and the victory of Real Madrid are the most realistic options for this duel