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Braga vs Nottingham Forest Prediction – Europa League

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Here you will find the best prediction for Braga vs Nottingham Forest in the Europa League, along with a match analysis and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent records and key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for this match between Braga and Nottingham Forest.

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Braga

  • January 22, 2026 – 20::00
  • Europa League

  • 2025/2026
  • League Stage – Round 7
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Nottingham Forest


Betting tip and prediction for this match between Braga vs Nottingham Forest

The best prediction for the match between Braga and Nottingham Forest in the Europa League is that both teams will score. Despite the expectation for an overwhelming performance from Nottingham Forest, the visiting team has shown some defensive weaknesses that Braga can exploit. It is important to emphasize that both teams possess great offensive quality. Considering these factors, betting on the market “Both teams to score – Yes” in this match is a good option.

Best prediction for Braga vs Nottingham Forest

Over 0.5 goals in the first half (live betting tip)
Over 1.5 goals (live betting tip, double or triple)
Both teams to score (riskier bet)

Will both teams score? Yes

Match prediction for Braga vs Nottingham Forest

The teams Braga and Nottingham Forest meet at the Municipal Stadium of Braga in a Europa League encounter (League Stage). There are no official records of matches between these two teams in the last 3 years. The last encounter was on July 15, 2016, and ended with the result: Braga (0-3) Nottingham Forest.

Analysis of Braga

The home team is currently in 7th place, with 13 points obtained after 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. In their penultimate match, they drew away against Rangers (1-1). In their last match, they won away against Nice (0-1). In their most recent game in the Primeira Liga, they won against Tondela (0-1). In their last 6 home games in the Europa League, Braga has achieved 5 wins and 1 loss. Their attack has been scoring consistently, as they have managed to score at least one goal in each of their last 10 matches in this competition. The team usually does not struggle to take the lead: they scored the first goal in 10 of the last 12 matches in the Europa League, and from those 10, they were leading at halftime in 6 and managed to maintain the advantage until the end of the 90 minutes in 8.

Braga approaches this match with motivation after a 0-1 victory in their trip to Tondela’s stadium, a game valid for the Portuguese championship. In their last match in the Europa League, the hosts defeated Nice 0-1. The Porto-based team typically plays in a 3-4-3 tactical system, prioritizing fast transitions, primarily through the flanks. In this setup, the three players responsible for creating chaos in the opposing defense are Ricardo Horta, Rodrigo Zalazar, and Pau Víctor. It is worth highlighting that the player responsible for organizing the offensive sector is midfielder João Moutinho. Amine El Ouazzani and Sandro Vidigal are missing this match due to physical issues.

Analysis of Nottingham Forest

The visiting team is currently in 11th place, having earned 11 points, with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. In their penultimate match, they won at home against Malmö FF (3-0). In their last match, they won away against FC Utrecht (1-2). The team comes into this match after a home draw with Arsenal (0-0). In their last 10 away matches across all competitions, Nottingham Forest has won 4, drawn 1, and lost 5. Their attack has been scoring regularly, having found the back of the net in 5 of the last 6 games in this competition. In their away games, there is a trend for goals, as 17 of 26 resulted in over 2.5 goals on the scoreboard. In 15 games, they conceded the first goal 9 times and only managed to turn the game around twice.

Nottingham Forest enters this match following a 0-0 draw against Arsenal in the Premier League. In their last match in the Europa League, they defeated Utrecht 1-2. The team coached by Sean Dyche typically operates in a 4-3-3 tactical system, favoring slower transitions, mainly through the central corridor. In this formation, the three players responsible for panic in the opposing defense are Omari Hutchinson, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Igor Jesus. When they push forward in the offensive process, they usually do so down the right side, utilizing the depth offered by full-back Ola Aina. Chris Wood and John Victor are absent from this game due to injuries.

Best prediction for Braga vs Nottingham Forest

Over 0.5 goals in the first half (live betting tip)
Over 1.5 goals (live betting tip, double or triple)
Both teams to score (riskier bet)

Will both teams score? Yes

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