Celtic vs Braga Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26

The previous confrontation between these clubs ended in favour of the Celts.

Celtic FC are all set to lock horns with SC Braga in the round 2 league phase match of the UEFA Europa League 2025-26 edition. Celtic Park is all set to witness an interesting contest between these clubs.

Celtic FC at home will be looking to secure their first win of their current UEL campaign. They were held to a draw against Red Star Belgrade in their previous match in the European competition. They will be keen on using home conditions to their advantage, which will likely help them.

SC Braga are coming in after taking down Feyenoord in their opening UEFA Europa League fixture. They will now be looking to continue their winning run, but it is not going to be an easy clash. The Portuguese club will be the travelling side, and this might build up some pressure on them.

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— SC Braga (@SCBragaOficial) September 30, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Glasgow, Switzerland
• Stadium: Celtic Park
• Date: Thursday, October 2
• Kick-off Time: 10:15 p.m. IST/ 04:45 p.m. GMT/ 12:45 p.m. ET/ 09:45 a.m. PT
• Referee: Tobias Stieler
• VAR: In use

Form:

Celtic: D-W-W-D-D

Braga: D-L-D-W-L

Players to Watch

Kelechi Iheanacho (Celtic)

The 28-year-old Nigerian forward scored an important goal for his team, which helped them secure a draw in their opening Europa League fixture of the ongoing season. Kelechi Iheanacho will be keen on helping his side in the attacking front yet again and is going to play an important role.

Amine El Ouazzani (Braga)

Amine El Ouazzani will once again be ready to lead his side, SC Braga, in the final third. Even though he failed to score a goal in the previous Europa League game, this time around, El Ouazzani will be looking to come up with a different approach. He will look to score a goal or two.

Match Facts

• This will be their third meeting against each other.
• The hosts are unbeaten in their last 11 matches.
• Braga have only won one of their last five games.

Celtic vs Braga: Betting Tips and Odds

• Celtic FC to win @1/1 Ladbrokes
• Kelechi Iheanacho to score @7/1 Unibet
• Goals under 3.5 @2/5 bet365

Injury and Team News

Celtic FC will miss out on the services of Alistair Johnston, Auston Trusty and Jota. They are injured.

SC Braga will not have Mario Dogeles in action as he is injured. Jonatas Noro might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Celtic won: 1

Braga won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Celtic FC predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Schmeichel (GK); Donavan, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Tierney; Nygren, McGregor, Hatate; Hyun-Jun, Iheanacho, Tounekti

SC Braga predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Hornicek (GK); Lagerbielke, Niakate, Arrey-Mbi; Gomez, De Salles, Moutinho, Lelo; Zalazar, Horta; El Ouazzani

Match Prediction

This will be an interesting contest between these clubs, but Celtic FC are likely to come out on top and defeat SC Braga in their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash.

Prediction: Celtic 2-1 Braga

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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