SC Braga vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Europa League Predictions
Braga will look to consolidate their position in the top eight of the League Phase of the UEFA Europa League (UEL) when they host Nottingham Forest on matchday seven. This match on Thursday in Braga between the seventh-placed Archbishops and the 11th-placed Tricky Trees comes with our prediction of more than 2.5 goals.
With 13 points (W4, D1, L1), Braga are two points off the leaders while being just three points ahead of the 17th spot. Forest have 11 points (W3, D2, L1), and neither team is as yet guaranteed a spot in the playoffs. That adds an extra layer of interest to this fixture, as the winner here could get a big advantage in the race to advance to the round of 16.
The hosts have a strong record in recent weeks, which could work to their advantage. That gets stronger when you take Forest’s recent record into consideration, as the visitors are struggling to avoid defeats lately. Will that continue here? Read more for our analysis, team news, and match predictions.
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The Best Betting Odds for SC Braga v Nottingham Forest Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.7 | 3.4 | 2.6 |
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2.8 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
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2.71 | 3.4 | 2.56 |
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2.72 | 3.4 | 2.48 |
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2.7 | 3.4 | 2.46 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between SC Braga and Nottingham Forest?
Our prediction for the SC Braga vs Nottingham Forest match is: more than 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 22/01/2026 between SC Braga and Nottingham Forest in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 52.07% for a win of SC Braga against Nottingham Forest with odds of 2.81 at 888Starz.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between SC Braga vs Nottingham Forest is 19.21% with odds of 3.54 at 888Starz.
- Our prediction model gives a 28.72% chance ⭐ for a win of Nottingham Forest vs SC Braga with odds of 2.65 at 888Starz.
SC Braga vs Nottingham Forest Form
SC Braga and Nottingham Forest's standings in the Europa League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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7
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13 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +5 |
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11
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11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +5 |
SC Braga and Nottingham Forest Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jan 2026 - Liga Portugal
14 Jan 2026 - Taca de Portugal
10 Jan 2026 - Portugal League Cup
7 Jan 2026 - Portugal League Cup
3 Jan 2026 - Liga Portugal
28 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal
15 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal
23 Nov 2025 - Taca de Portugal
9 Nov 2025 - Liga Portugal
6 Nov 2025 - Europa League
29 Oct 2025 - Portugal League Cup
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jan 2026 - Liga Portugal
14 Jan 2026 - Taca de Portugal
10 Jan 2026 - Portugal League Cup
7 Jan 2026 - Portugal League Cup
3 Jan 2026 - Liga Portugal
23 Dec 2025 - Taca de Portugal
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Jan 2026 - Premier League
9 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
6 Jan 2026 - Premier League
3 Jan 2026 - Premier League
30 Dec 2025 - Premier League
27 Dec 2025 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Jan 2026 - Premier League
30 Dec 2025 - Premier League
27 Dec 2025 - Premier League
14 Dec 2025 - Premier League
30 Nov 2025 - Premier League
27 Nov 2025 - Europa League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
6 Jan 2026 - Premier League
3 Jan 2026 - Premier League
22 Dec 2025 - Premier League
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
6 Dec 2025 - Premier League
SC Braga - Nottingham Forest: Form Analysis
Braga edged Nice 1-0 away from home in their last matchday of this competition, back in December. That was their first win across their last three matchdays (W1, D1, L1), while a run of three consecutive wins on the first three game weeks in the UEL put them in pole position to advance.
The hosts won 1-0 away from home in Liga Portugal at the weekend, helping them bounce back from consecutive defeats which came in the league cup. With two wins from their three UEL home matches this season, Braga have a strong record to protect at this venue.
Braga won six of their last eight home competitive matches.
Forest defeated Utrecht 2-1 away from home in their last matchday for a third win in their last four UEL games (D1). This has kept them in the playoff race, and another win here will see them upset Braga’s calculations.
A 0-0 home draw against Premier League leaders Arsenal last week was a positive sign, but five defeats in the last seven competitive matches (W1, D1) are a concern. Three losses in the last four competitive trips (W1) is an equally worrying run for the Tricky Trees.
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SC Braga vs Nottingham Forest last Lineups
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
A. Bellaarouch
DefenderV. Gomez
P. Oliveira
B. Arrey-Mbi
MidfielderD. Rodrigues
F. Navarro
J. Gorby
G. Moscardo
ForwardG. Martinez
A. Gunn
DefenderMorato
N. Savona
MidfielderJ. McAtee
O. Hutchinson
D. Luiz
R. Yates
ForwardD. Ndoye
T. Awoniyi
Missing players
John Victor
ForwardC. Wood
SC Braga & Nottingham Forest Squad Analysis
Braga will have to do without the injured duo of Amine El Ouazzani and Sandro Vidigal. They will also be without the services of January signing Samy Merheg, who will be ineligible in the UEL until the knockouts. Rodrigo Zalazar is also out suspended, which will see them miss his 14 competitive goals this term.
Braga have usually lined up in 3-4-3 formations lately, but their recent games in the UEL saw them employ 4-3-3 systems. That would see Pau Victor lead the line.
Fran Navarro has three UEL goals for Braga this season.
Forest are likely to be without Chris Wood and John Victor, both out due to knee injuries. There are a flurry of players ineligible for Forest for this competition, as the likes of Ola Aina, Omari Hutchinson, and Taiwo Awoniyi are all ineligible.
The visitors have generally lined up with four at the back and could stick to a 4-2-3-1 system. Igor Jesus is likely to lead the line, while Morgan Gibbs-White and Callum Hudson-Odoi provide the attacking outlet behind the striker.
Most goals and assists
SC Braga
Nottingham Forest
F. Navarro
(3 Goals)
Igor Jesus
(4 Goals)
R. Horta
(3 Assists)
M. Gibbs-White
(2 Assists)
SC Braga and Nottingham Forest Stats in Europa League
SC Braga - Nottingham Forest Key Points
- Six of Braga’s last seven competitive matches produced over 2.5 goals.
- Braga scored 2+ goals in three of their last five UEL matches.
- Seven of Forest’s last ten competitive games have seen three or more goals scored.
- Four of Forest’s last six Europa League games this season saw three or more goals scored.
- Five of Forest’s last six away games saw more than two goals scored.
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Our SC Braga vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
Braga (ten goals) and Nottingham Forest (11 goals) are among the top scorers in the Europa League this season. That aside, these sides are separated by just two points and are looking to nail a spot in the top eight places of the League Phase. Braga have an edge, not just in the points tally, but also on account of their recent form. Forest could be distracted with their struggles in the Premier League.
This match is likely to be entertaining, though, and our SC Braga vs Nottingham Forest prediction is more than 2.5 goals.
SC Braga vs Nottingham Forest - Other Interesting Predictions
Braga wins
Braga have seven wins from their last 12 competitive games, while two wins out of three at home is definitely a huge positive. Forest were beaten in three of their last four competitive games on the road, while five defeats in the last seven matches in all competitions put the spotlight on them. The hosts could just edge them out in the final analysis.
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SC Braga vs Nottingham Forest - FAQs
The SC Braga vs Nottingham Forest UEFA Europa League match is set to be shown on TNT Sports 1 in the UK. In Portugal, the official broadcasters are Sport TV and DAZN.
You can follow the game through our live scores. Check out our UEFA Europa League Livescore page!
This is the first match between these sides.
Braga tend to produce high scorers when they play English opposition, as their last three UEL games against Premier League teams produced 16 goals.
Forest have played Portuguese opposition only once before, a 2-0 win over Porto on matchday three.
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