Liverpool- Braga (Europa League 2nd leg)

Liverpool

Out: Gerard, Suarez

Braga

Out: Custodio, Elderson

Doubtful: Kaka, Alan, Vandihno

Liverpool admitted their first loss in Europa League this season, but the home advantage definitely will help them to take all they can from this tie. We believe the English team didn’t expect that kind of offensive play which was presented by the Portuguese. The respond was made in the second half when Andy Carroll came on and started to win a lot of balls up front. Braga have beaten Arsenal, Benfica (and now- Liverpool) but they are stronger at home. The team is not so confident in their away appearances in Portugal Liga Zon Sagres.

Two of the most important players for Liverpool are out- Gerard and Suarez and the main responsibility to score is on the Meireles, Kuyt and Carroll’s shoulders.

Braga will travel to England well rested, but the home side has a very strong motivation- they are not competing in any other cup and their performance in Premier League is also not so impressive.

Tip: Asian Handicap (Liverpool -1; -1.5)