Bravos do Maquis vs Carmona Prediction: Huge test for the newly promoted Carmona

League action will be back at Commander ground Jones Kufuna Yembe, Mundunduleno in the Angola Girabola League when Bravos do Maquis take on Carmona. The two teams will face off for the first time in their club histories and hope for a positive outcome. Which side wins this crucial fixture? I will look into the match previews, consider the two teams recent plays and provide betting possibilities. 

Bravos do Maquis will look to extend their incredible run in the Confederation Cup to the league when they take on Carmona. Last time this team played, they secured a hard-fought victory against their Algerian side, pulling off a 3-2 win. In that encounter, Bravos do Maquis took a two-goal lead befire the lead, with Joaquim Paciencia and Francis both netting. However, Constantine struck twice in the second half to level the scores, but a late goal by Celio Junqueira was enough to see this team secure a win. In fact, Bravos do Maquis have won two of their first three matches in the CAF Confederation. However, last league encounters of Bravos do Maquis have seen them go without a win in as many as five consecutive games. In the league, Bravos do Maquis have 17 points from 13 matches, scoring eleven goals while conceding ten. 

Carmona will take on the field once again, this time on the road, as they hope to turn their poor run into a positive. In their last matches, the visiting side's best results were draws, as their last win came in mid-November against Luanda City. However, the last four games played by this side ended in a defeat to Petro Atletico, having lost also settled for draws against Isaac de Benguela, Desportivo Huila, and Sao Salvador. In fact, their road record is the worst, with this team having only one win and one draw since September. However, while they have 12 points from 14 matches, Carmona sit 13th in the Girabola League standings, scoring 8 goals, while conceding 23. 

Bravos do Maquis have not lost any of their last six games at home, where they won three. However, the home team has failed to score in any of their last two league games at home. Carmona's best result on the road's was a win over Santa Rita. On the road, Bravos do Maquis have conceded 15 goals in six matches. 

It is left to be seen if Bravos do Maquis can implement the same level of performance they put on in the Confederation Cup in games like this. While Carmona have a poor record on the road, it is no doubt they had been concerned with how well they can hold a side like Bravos do Maquis who scored six goals in their last matches. In fact, it is no doubt that Bravos do Maquis come into this game heavily favoured, considering the number of goals the visiting Carmona have conceded this season. The two teams might have to respond to the demand of the game, but Bravos do Maquis should get things right with their improved performance at home lately. 

Prediction: Bravos do Maquis 2-0 Carmona

Betting Tips:

1. Bravos do Maquis to Win Both Halves (Odds: 2.30) - The home side have approached their past matches early and should be able to take the lead before the break. 

2. Bravos do Maquis Total Goals - Over 1.5 Goals (Odds:1.83) - Despite the home side's poor play in the league, they have netted at least three goals in each of their last matches, which is an improved attacking play. I believe they can continue with that performance here. 

3. Handicap W1(-1.5), (Odds: 2.42)- Carmona have been leaking goals while on the road, and their accumulated goals conceded this season are too high. I expect Bravos do Maquis to take advantage while being solid defensively.