Europa League Group G rivals Leicester City and Braga face off on Thursday night at the King Power Stadium. The two clubs are favorites to go through Group H and reach the knockout stage of the tournament. On the way to the third day of the Europa League, both Leicester City and Braga have six points from a possible six. In addition, both teams scored five goals and conceded only one. It should be a relatively uniform fixture.
Leicester City comes into play after winning the Premier League on Monday night. The 4-1 victory over Leeds United was impressive and took them to second place in the division. Leicester City are now just one point behind league leaders Liverpool after seven games. With the Reds playing Manchester City at the weekend, Leicester City could go first for the international break in November.
Braga is third in the Portuguese Liga NOS after six games. The Portuguese club is a starter in the Europa League and faced English rivals last season. Braga faced Wolverhampton Wanderers in the group stage before facing Rangers in the Round of XNUMX. It was there that they were eliminated.
This is the first meeting between the two teams. Can Leicester City take three more points or will Braga win away?
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Braga have a run of six consecutive wins in all competitions. After losing twice early in the league season, freshman coach Carlos Carvalhal steadied the boat. Braga enters the third round of the Europa League with a 1-0 victory over Famalicão, at the weekend. Four of their last six games ended in wins to nil. Despite the appearance that Braga's defense is strong, it should be viewed with caution. The Portuguese Liga NOS is not the strongest league in Europe.
Braga has an average of 1,75 goals scored per game after eight games. Their defense allows 0,75 goals per game with only six in total scored. Leicester City's attack will be the strongest Braga have seen all season. That is, if Brendan Rodgers deploys his attacking players in the form of Jamie Vardy, Youri Tielemans and Harvey Barnes.
Leicester City are on a four-match winning streak in all competitions. Two of those four games went win-nil, while three of the four ended with over 2,5 goals scored. Against AEK Athens on Matchday 2 of the Europa League, Leicester City held a 0-2 half-time lead before conceding a second-half goal to win 1-XNUMX.
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Rodgers will be without five players for Thursday night's game. Defender Caglar Soyuncu, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and full-backs Timothy Castagne and Ricardo Pereira are out through injuries.
Jonny Evans is still affected by a lower back injury. It's a question for the game. Meanwhile, Daniel Amartey is also ruled out due to injury. Leicester City are surpassing their weight in goals scored and points compared to expected goals and expected league points. Last season, Leicester City started the season very well, but faded in the fight for the Christmas title. Diving into the Europa League could end their title fight at Christmas once again.
Vardy is in good shape for the Foxes. He has eight goals in seven games in all competitions. Vardy has scored a goal in each of his last three games in all competitions.
Carvalhal only has one injury in Braga. The management is without Rui Fonte until January. Braga's top scorer, Wenderson Galeno, has scored three goals in all competitions. Striker Paulinho scored two goals in all competitions. Paulinho has scored in every Europa League Group G match this season.
Prediction Leicester vs Braga
Leicester City win one of two halves
Leicester City are in excellent form going into the game on Thursday night. The Foxes have won four straight in all competitions and are heavy favorites for five consecutive wins. All four games have seen Leicester City win each half and that streak is set to continue on Thursday night. Braga will be a tougher challenge than AEK Athens, but Leicester City must still win one of the two periods.
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Vardy is playing brilliantly now. He scored eight goals in seven games in all competitions and scored against Leeds United on Monday night. The only question is whether or not Rodgers will risk Vardy midweek with upcoming Premier League fixtures. The Foxes face Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool in their next two league games.
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Goals have been a common occurrence in Leicester City's games this season. Seven of his 10 games in all competitions have ended with over 2,5 goals scored. This includes Monday's impressive 4-1 win against Leeds United away from home. Both Leicester City Europa League games in 2024-21 ended with over 2,5 goals scored. He scored three for Zorya and two for AEK Athens. Can Leicester City's excellent defense keep Braga off target at the King Power Stadium?
Five of Braga's eight matches in all competitions have ended with over 2,5 goals scored. They have experience playing against English opposition like Braga played against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Europa League last season. Braga is a perpetual Europa League competitor. Never good enough to reach the Champions League, but too good to miss out on European competition.
Braga are set to give Leicester City their toughest test of the tournament so far. The Foxes are playing at home, but they should stay in good shape. Even if Rodgers opts to rest Vardy, which he can, Leicester City should be able to get a win and top the group.
The second leg in Portugal may end differently, but Thursday night's game at the King Power Stadium should be Leicester City's victory.
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