TIPS - Lincoln Red Imps VS SC Braga

[(Lincoln Red Imps) Strength]:
1. Lincoln Red Imps scored 12 goals in the last 5 home games, revealing strong offense.
2. Lincoln Red Imps conceded 4 goals in the last 5 home games, boasting decent defense at home.
3. Lincoln Red Imps received 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last 5 home games, with a win rate of 60%.
4. Lincoln Red Imps ended only one of the previous 5 competitive games with an OVER in O/U, demonstrating conservative performances.

[(Lincoln Red Imps) Neutral]:
1. Lincoln Red Imps narrowly won 6-5 through a penalty shootout in the last round against FC Noah. However, they failed to win four competitive games in regular time, showing a lack of winning strength.
2. Both sides have never met before, so this game would be their first encounter.

[(SC Braga) Strength]:
1. SC Braga midfielder Rodrigo Zalazar scored a brace in the last European football match and helped the team win. Besides, he came off the bench in the second half of the last league game, meaning that his fitness is not a concern. He is expected to start in this match.
2. SC Braga won 3-0 over F.C. Alverca in the last Primeira Liga game, securing victories in both the league and European football. They are now on a 4-game winning streak. Besides, the team remained unbeaten in 11 consecutive games in regular time, showing stable form.
3. SC Braga scored 10 goals in the last 5 games, featuring an efficient offensive end, with an average of 2 goals per game.
4. SC Braga conceded 1 goal in the last 5 games, indicating solid defense.
5. SC Braga have an away record of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in the last 5 games, with an unbeaten rate of 80%.
6. SC Braga won the last 4 games in AH, showcasing a satisfactory winning trend.

[Tips]:
Lincoln Red Imps narrowly won 6-5 through a penalty shootout in the last round against FC Noah.

However, they failed to win four competitive games in regular time, showing a lack of winning strength.

Primeira Liga powerhouses SC Braga won 3-0 over F.C. Alverca in the last Primeira Liga game, securing victories in both the league and European football.

They are now on a 4-game winning streak, showing fit form.

Both sides have never met before, but SC Braga have far superior market value to Lincoln Red Imps.

Given a big gap between the two teams' strength, SC Braga are expected to secure a commanding win in the first leg on the road.

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