Preview: SC Braga vs Freiburg prediction, odds, where to watch, time | UEFA Europa League 2025-26 semi-final first leg

These clubs have never faced each other before.

SC Braga are now going to have a face-off with SC Freiburg for their first leg semifinal contest of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. The Estádio Municipal de Braga will witness this high-stakes and intense fixture.

The Archbishops will be at home and they will be eager to use it to their advantage. In their previous round of the European competition, they took down the LaLiga side Real Betis to qualify for the semifinals. Carlos Vicens’ men now have a chance to gain some momentum as the hosts.

SC Braga lost their last league game and will be eager to jump back to winning ways. They performed well in their last UEL encounter and must be looking to put on another top show.

The Breisgau-Brasilianer have performed poorly in their last two matches. They have secured back-to-back losses and are going to be under pressure for their next one. The Julian Schuster-led side will be away from home for their upcoming game and it will make things tough for them.

In their previous stage of the UEFA Europa League, SC Freiburg outplayed the Spanish club, Celta Vigo. They performed really well across both legs and will be looking to come up with a similar performance against SC Braga.

Kick-off:

• Location: Braga, Portugal
• Stadium: Estádio Municipal de Braga
• Date: Friday, May 1
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 AM IST (Thursday, April 30; 07:00 PM GMT/ 02:00 PM ET/ 11:00 AM PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Braga: W-W-D-W-L

Freiburg: W-W-W-L-L

Players to Watch

Ricardo Horta (SC Braga)

Ricardo Horta is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for SC Braga. He was one of the goalscorers for his side against Real Betis and will be eager to add more to his tally. The 31-year-old has eight goal contributions in the current campaign of the European competition.

Yuito Suzuki (SC Freiburg)

Yuito Suzuki scored a sensational brace against Celta Vigo in the second leg and led his side to an easy win. He will be looking to come up with another top performance. In 10 UEFA Europa League appearances this season, the 24-year-old has scored four goals and has two assists. While controlling the midfield, he will also play an important role in the final third for SC Freiburg.

Match Facts

• SC Freiburg are on a two-match losing streak.
• SC Braga have secured three wins in their last five attempts.
• This will be the first-ever confrontation between these clubs.

Braga vs SC Freiburg: Betting Tips and Odds

• SC Braga to win @6/4 Priced Up
• Ricardo Horta to score @27/10 QuinnBet
• Goals under 3.5 @3/11 Unibet

Injury and Team News

SC Braga are not going to have Sikou Niakate, Diego Rodrigues, Bright Arrey-Mbi and Florian Grillitsch in action due to their injuries. Gabriel Moscardo is suspended. Adrian Barisic might also have to sit out because of his fitness issues.

Max Rosenfelder, Daniel-Kofi Kyereh and Patrick Osterhage will not be available for SC Freiburg. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Braga: 0

Freiburg: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Hornicek (GK); Lagerbielke, Carvalho, Oliveira; Gómez, Gorby, Tiknaz, Martinez; Navarro, Horta; Victor

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

Atubolu (GK); Treu, Ginter, Leinhart, Makengo; Eggestein, Manzambi; Beste, Suzuki, Grifo; Matanovic

Match Prediction

SC Braga are not going to be an easy side to take down at home. The visitors, SC Freiburg, will be bringing in a tough fight at Estádio Municipal de Braga.

The Archbishops are likely to edge past the Breisgau-Brasilianer in their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash.

Prediction: Braga 2-1 Freiburg

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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