Europe - Europa League
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by Erik Gibbs in Europa League Picks
Celtic and SC Braga face one another in a Europa League fixture that will test both teams' recent domestic resilience and European ambitions. Over the past few weeks, Celtic have alternated between narrow wins and tight draws in the Scottish Premiership, highlighting a side that is difficult to break down but sometimes struggles to create clear scoring opportunities. Their most recent domestic outings have been marked by determined defending and pragmatic play, which allowed them to stay within reach of league leaders despite not always convincing going forward.
In Europe, Celtic opened their campaign with a draw that showcased their organization at the back but also exposed a lack of inventiveness against structured opponents. They've tended to concede few chances and keep games close, but this has occasionally come at the expense of a more free-flowing attacking style. On the other side, SC Braga began their Primeira Liga season positively, securing victories at home and away, yet their momentum has slowed in recent weeks.
Draws and defeats have crept in, and their defensive line has been caught out by counter-attacks when committing numbers forward. Braga's travels have yielded mixed results: some matches have displayed a spirited pressing style, while others have shown difficulty in managing the flow of play.
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Celtic vs SC Braga Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
|
17
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Celtic and SC Braga Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 27, 2025 - Scottish Premiership
Sep 24, 2025 - Europa League
Sep 21, 2025 - Scottish League Cup
Sep 14, 2025 - Scottish Premiership
Aug 31, 2025 - Scottish Premiership
Aug 26, 2025 - Champions League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 27, 2025 - Scottish Premiership
Aug 23, 2025 - Scottish Premiership
Aug 20, 2025 - Champions League
Aug 15, 2025 - Scottish League Cup
Aug 3, 2025 - Scottish Premiership
Jul 19, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 24, 2025 - Europa League
Sep 21, 2025 - Scottish League Cup
Sep 14, 2025 - Scottish Premiership
Aug 31, 2025 - Scottish Premiership
Aug 26, 2025 - Champions League
Aug 10, 2025 - Scottish Premiership
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 28, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Sep 24, 2025 - Europa League
Sep 20, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Sep 14, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Aug 31, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Aug 28, 2025 - Europa League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 28, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Sep 24, 2025 - Europa League
Sep 14, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Aug 28, 2025 - Europa League
Aug 24, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Aug 14, 2025 - Europa League
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 20, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Aug 31, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Aug 21, 2025 - Europa League
Aug 17, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Aug 7, 2025 - Europa League
Jul 24, 2025 - Europa League
Most goals and assists
Celtic
SC Braga
B. Nygren
(3 Goals)
F. Navarro
(3 Goals)
B. Nygren
(1 Assists)
L. Lelo
(5 Assists)
Celtic and SC Braga Stats in Europa League
Celtic - SC Braga Key Points
- Sporting Braga are 8-0 in their last 8 Europa League games
- Sporting Braga concede an average of 0.29 goals in their Europa League games
- Celtic have drawn five of their last eight games
- Celtic score 1.33 goals and concede 0.17 goals per game
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Our Celtic vs SC Braga Prediction
Kyogo Furuhashi stands out for Celtic due to his movement and ability to find space, making him the primary goal threat. Midfielder Matt O'Riley connects defence to attack and provides the creative spark required to break down organized defences. For SC Braga, Ricardo Horta is the key playmaker and often acts as the catalyst for forward movements; his interplay with striker Simon Banza can unhinge defences when they find their rhythm.
Banza's finishing ability has been crucial to their goal tally this season, and his positioning in the box often creates scoring opportunities from limited service. If Celtic can maintain their defensive discipline and capitalize on Furuhashi's sharpness, they could edge the game, particularly with home advantage.
SC Braga, however, have shown they can exploit gaps and could cause problems if they find space on the counter. The margin is likely to be thin, and the result may hinge on which pairings perform better on the day. Our prediction for Celtic vs. SC Braga: Under 2.5 goals.
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