Preview: Braga vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26

This will be the first-ever confrontation between these clubs.

SC Braga are now gearing up for a face-off against Nottingham Forest in their round 7 league phase contest of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. This is going to be an entertaining game, which is scheduled to take place at the Estádio Municipal de Braga.

The Arsenalists have won four of their six matches in the current European competition campaign. They are in seventh place on the points table, and a win will be crucial for them moving forward. SC Braga are not in their best form at the moment, and the upcoming game will not be an easy one for them.

Nottingham Forest are on a poor run of form. They will be away from home and are likely to struggle in their next UEFA Europa League game. The Garibaldis must secure a win in their upcoming matchup if they want to finish in the top eight.

They have secured three wins in the European competition as of now.

Kick-off:

• Location: Braga, Portugal
• Stadium: Estádio Municipal de Braga
• Date: Friday, January 23
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Jan 22; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Braga: D-W-L-L-W

Nottingham: L-L-W-L-D

Players to Watch

Fran Navarro (Braga)

The 27-year-old is going to play an important role in the attacking front for SC Braga. He has scored three goals in five Europa League games for his club and will be eager to add more to his tally. Fran Navarro will be looking to come up with a top performance, which can be beneficial for the hosts.

Igor Jesus (Nottingham)

Even though he is not in top form, Igor Jesus will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. He has scored four goals in five European competition games this season. The 24-year-old will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side secure three points in the next outing.

Match Facts

• Nottingham Forest have only one win to their name in their last five attempts.
• SC Braga have won two of their last five matches.
• These sides are going to face each other for the first time.

Braga vs Nottingham: Betting Tips and Odds

• SC Braga to win @9/5 Ladbrokes
• Fran Navarro to score @11/4 SkyBet
• Goals over 3.5 @12/5 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

SC Braga will miss out on the services of Amine El Ouazzani due to his injury and Rodrigo Zalazar because of his suspension. Jonatas Noro and Sandro Vidigal might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Chris Wood and John Victor are not going to be in action for Nottingham Forest. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Braga won: 0

Nottingham won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

SC Braga predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Hornicek (GK); Lagerbielke, Carvalho, Niakate; Dorgeles, Grillitsch, Moutinho, Lelo; Victor, Navarro, Horta

Nottingham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Sels (GK); Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Sangaré, Anderson; Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Domínguez; Jesus

Match Prediction

These sides are going to battle hard. We predict it will be SC Braga. The Liga Portugal side are likely to secure three points against Nottingham Forest in their upcoming UEFA Europa League battle.

Prediction: Braga 3-2 Nottingham

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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