SC Braga vs Lazio Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Braga look to go all out to avoid elimination in the UEFA Europa League.

It’s a do-or-die situation for Braga as they host top-of-the-table Lazio on their home turf. The Portuguese club are currently in the 27th position in the League Phase with seven points in the bag. As such they have no chance of qualifying directly to the round of 16.

However, the possibility of earning a spot in the play-offs is still at hand but for that to happen they need to ensure a victory in their last match of the league phase. A task that is easier said than done as Lazio have been unstoppable this season. The Italian club are currently in the top position and have already confirmed their place directly in the knock-out phase.

Out of their seven matches, they have won six and drawn once. The Rome-based club have accumulated 19 points in the process and are looking like the favourites to win this year’s trophy.

Kick-Off

Friday, 31st January, 1:30 AM IST

Location: Estadio Municipal De Braga, Braga, Portugal

Form

Braga: L-W-W-L-W

Lazio: L-D-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Fran Navarro (Braga)

Braga forward Fran Navarro will be the player to keep an eye on during this match with serious implications. The Spanish international is in good form and just scored a brace against Boavista in their recent Liga Portugal clash.

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— SC Braga (@SCBragaOficial) January 26, 2025

Navarro who is playing on loan at Braga is under contract with FC Porto. His link-up play with fellow striker Bruma will make all the difference for the northwestern Portuguese club.

Taty Castellanos (Lazio)

Argentinian forward Taty Castellanos will be hunting for goals against Braga. The Mendoza-born player has three goals in the Europa League with a passing accuracy of almost 70%. In addition to this, he also has two assists in the competition.

The 26 year old is also adept in possession (139 mins) of the ball and doesn’t lose out on the ball easily. As such the marking of the Braga defenders will very much have to be on point.

Match Facts

• SC Braga haven’t scored in any of their three home matches in the UEFA Europa League this season.
• When Lazio Rome lead 0-1 away, they win in 77% of their matches.
• SC Braga score 1.77 goals when playing at home and Lazio Rome score 1.57 goals when playing away (on average).

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— S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio) January 26, 2025

Braga vs Lazio: Betting Tips and Odds

• Braga to win @1.75 1XBET
• Goals over 2.5 @ 1.78 1XBET
• Fran Navarro to score 6/4 bet365

Injury and Team News

In the Braga squad, Paolo Oliveira and Rodrigo Zalazar are out because of injuries

In the Lazio squad Mattias Vecino, Patric, Nuno Tavares and Manuel Lazarri are out because of injuries

Head to Head

Interestingly Braga and Lazio have never crossed paths in a competition prior to this. This will be the first time in history when these two teams will collide in a competitive setting.

Predicted Lineup

Braga (4-2-3-1)

Homicek (GK); Gomez, Niakate, Arrey-Mbi, Chissumba; Carvalho, Gorby; Gharbi ,Horta, Bruma; Navarro

Lazio (4-2-3-1)

Provedel (GK); Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini;Guendouzi, Dele-Bashiru; Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni; Castellanos

Prediction

Despite Lazio‘s current standing it seems like Braga will steal it on their home turf. Carlos Calvalhal’s team knows the importance of the game and will be more aggressive in their approach. On top of that Fran Navarro and Bruma’s good form should also spur the “Os Arcebispos” to find early goals.

Prediction: Braga 2- 1 Lazio

Telecast

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