Nice vs SC Braga Prediction & Picks - Europa League
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by Erik Gibbs | in Europa League Picks
Nice take on SC Braga this Thursday in a crucial Europa League encounter this Thursday, with both clubs looking to close out the group stage on a high, albeit with wildly different trajectories heading into the final fixture. The recent results painted a grim picture for the French side, as Nice have been utterly unable to find their footing in this season's European campaign. Their form over the five matchdays has left them sitting near the bottom of the tournament standings, an alarming position for a club with their pedigree.
Nice has been particularly poor at home, failing to secure a single win in front of their own fans, which has compounded the pressure on the squad. Their most recent loss, a humbling 0-3 defeat, only further highlights the attacking impotence and defensive fragility that has plagued them this season.
More concerning for the club is a recent lack of composure, which has resulted in a staggering number of yellow cards and a red card across their last five matches, a clear sign of nerves and mounting frustration.
In contrast, SC Braga comes into this match in much healthier shape. The Portuguese outfit boasts a respectable 3-1-1 record in the group and is well-positioned for the knockout rounds. They have shown great resilience, particularly in their away fixtures, managing to secure a solid road win and a draw, proving they can perform under pressure far from the Estádio Municipal de Braga. This contrast in form creates a fascinating narrative for the match, pitting a struggling, desperate home side against a confident, stable visitor.
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Nice vs SC Braga Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6
|
17 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +6 |
|
33
|
3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | -8 |
Nice and SC Braga Latest Matches
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
6/6 (100%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 7, 2025 - Ligue 1
Nov 30, 2025 - Ligue 1
Nov 27, 2025 - Europa League
Nov 21, 2025 - Ligue 1
Nov 9, 2025 - Ligue 1
Nov 6, 2025 - Europa League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 7, 2025 - Ligue 1
Nov 21, 2025 - Ligue 1
Nov 6, 2025 - Europa League
Oct 29, 2025 - Ligue 1
Oct 18, 2025 - Ligue 1
Sep 28, 2025 - Ligue 1
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Nov 30, 2025 - Ligue 1
Nov 27, 2025 - Europa League
Nov 9, 2025 - Ligue 1
Nov 1, 2025 - Ligue 1
Oct 26, 2025 - Ligue 1
Oct 23, 2025 - Europa League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 6, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Dec 1, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Nov 27, 2025 - Europa League
Nov 23, 2025 - Taca de Portugal
Nov 9, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Nov 6, 2025 - Europa League
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Nov 23, 2025 - Taca de Portugal
Nov 9, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Nov 6, 2025 - Europa League
Oct 29, 2025 - Portugal League Cup
Oct 26, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Oct 23, 2025 - Europa League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 6, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Dec 1, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Nov 27, 2025 - Europa League
Nov 2, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Oct 18, 2025 - Taca de Portugal
Oct 5, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Nice against SC Braga Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
B. Zelazowski
Y. Diouf
DefenderB. Mantsounga
A. Bah
A. Mendy
J. Clauss
H. Boudaoui
C. Vanhoutte
M. Sanson
ForwardS. Diop
M. Cho
A. Bellaarouch
T. Sa
DefenderG. Lagerbielke
P. Oliveira
MidfielderM. Dorgeles
G. Moscardo
Y. da Rocha
D. Rodrigues
J. Moutinho
F. Navarro
G. Martinez
S. Vidigal
Missing players
Dante
M. Abdelmonem
M. Bombito
MidfielderY. Ndayishimiye
ForwardT. Moffi
Most goals and assists
Nice
SC Braga
Kevin Carlos
(2 Goals)
, 
T. Gouveia
(2 Goals)
R. Horta
(4 Goals)
S. Abdul Samed
(1 Assists)
, 
M. Cho
(1 Assists)
,
T. Louchet
(1 Assists)
R. Horta
(4 Assists)
,
V. Gomez
(4 Assists)
Nice - SC Braga Key Points
- The Over is 5-0 in Nice's last 5 games
- The Over is 1-4 in Braga's last 5 games
- Nice are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games
- Braga are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 games
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Our Nice vs SC Braga Prediction
The difference between the two sides becomes even more pronounced. For Nice, the lack of cutting edge is evident, though forward Mohamed Ali Cho has managed to provide a few flashes of brilliance, bagging a couple of goals over the group stage. However, his contributions have not been enough to consistently lift a team that appears to be suffering from squad disruption due to a mix of injuries and rotation.
Braga, while maintaining a strong collective form, relies heavily on its overall tactical solidity. The team has not seen one single player dominate the goalscoring charts but rather shares the offensive burden efficiently, which is a testament to the depth and unity of their current squad. On the injury front, the situation at Nice is somewhat opaque, with reported injuries and rotations disrupting their rhythm, though the specific names and severities have fluctuated.
Braga appears to have a relatively cleaner bill of health, allowing them to maintain greater consistency in their starting XI. Given Nice’s poor form and their alarming rate of conceding goals, a generic betting preview would place SC Braga as having the clear upper hand to win this match. The visitors' stability and superior European record make them the safe bet to secure the three points. Our prediction for Nice vs. SC Braga: Over 2.5 goals.
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