Real Madrid continue their Champions League campaign on Wednesday, as they welcome Braga to the Spanish capital. The Spanish giants could effectively secure their passage through to the next round with a home victory against their Portuguese rivals.
Before Betting On Real Madrid vs Braga
It has been a seamless start to the Champions League for Real Madrid this term, as the Spanish giants already sit at the top of the standings after three rounds of matches. They hold a three-point advantage over Napoli, and their place in the next round of the competition could be assured with a home victory over Braga on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the visitors could yet have a part to play in the race for a qualifying spot, as they sit just three points behind Napoli after winning once in their opening three matches. However, they will likely need to be more defensively solid this week, as they have already allowed six goals across their three matches in the competition this season.
The first ever meeting between these sides came on matchday three, with Real landing a 2-1 win in Portugal. In fact, the Spanish side’s record against Portuguese opposition with home advantage is incredibly consistent, as they have never lost to a side from the nation in a European competition. Meanwhile, the only Portuguese side to avoid defeat in Madrid was Porto in 2003.
Braga have played a La Liga side away from home on just one previous occasion, but they were easily brushed aside by Sevilla in November 2006. Real have been dominant in the Champions League in recent seasons, as they are unbeaten in their last eight at home. They last failed to score at home in the Champions League against CSKA Moscow in December 2018.
Real Madrid vs Braga Offshore Odds & Pick
Real Madrid’s record at home, as well as their dominant advantage over Portuguese opposition, is incredibly difficult to bet against this week. Therefore, we will be siding with the home side landing maximum points against Braga this week.
