Braga vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Jan 2026

Europa League Betting Preview: Braga vs Nottingham Forest

Portuguese Primeira Liga side Braga host Premier League team Nottingham Forest at Estadio Municipal de Braga, with kick-off set for 16:00 on Thursday 22 January.

If you agree with our verdict that Braga can avoid defeat against Nottingham Forest, then you can back the home team with a +0.25 goal start at -135. This means our Asian Handicap stake is split equally between 0 and +0.5.

Braga got the win in their last game. It was a 1-0 Primeira Liga away triumph at Estadio Joao Cardoso when meeting Tondela. Carlos Vicens' team had four shots on target and boasted 65% possession, with Rodrigo Zalazar scoring a late winner.

Nottingham Forest hosted Arsenal in their previous game, ending in a 0-0 Premier League draw at City Ground. The Tricky Trees finished with just 39% possession and didn’t have a single shot on goal.

When last playing in the Europa League, Braga were away to Nice and won 1-0, with Forest securing an away win over FC Utrecht by a 2-1 scoreline.

Europa League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Braga	8	5	2	1	11	5	6	11:5	17
13	Nott’m Forest	8	4	2	2	15	7	8	15:7	14

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6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 10.5 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal. Braga have had 63.2% possession and 4.9 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 0.9 goals from 8.8 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.1 corners.

Top scorers Rodrigo Zalazar and Ricardo Horta have found the net 4 times, with Pau Victor getting 3. Leading assistor is Victor Gomez with 4, while goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek has 3 clean sheets.

Forest have won 4, lost 5 and drawn 1, averaging 11.7 attempts, 4.2 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. The Midlands club average 48.8% possession, 5.2 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 2.9 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts.

We’ve seen Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Igor Jesus score 2 goals each. Ibrahim Sangare has clocked up 2 assists, with John Victor and Matz Sels collectively keeping 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Braga confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Lukas Hornicek (GK), Gustaf Lagerbielke, Sikou Niakate, Bright Arrey-Mbi, Victor Gomez, Jean-Baptiste Gorby, Florian Grillitsch, Gabri Martinez, Ricardo Horta, Fran Navarro, Diego Rodrigues.

Nottingham Forest confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Matz Sels (GK), Nicolo Savona, Nikola Milenkovic, Morato, Ola Aina, James McAtee, Douglas Luiz, Ryan Yates, Dilane Bakwa, Morgan Gibbs-White, Dan Ndoye.

Braga vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Betting Tips

Your complete Braga vs Nottingham Forest betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, corners betting pick, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

When Braga line up for this Europa League game, we will back them at -135 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. We think the hosts are more than capable of avoiding defeat and might be able to land a win.

The Europa League experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our football betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Braga vs Nottingham Forest Europa League & league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Braga in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Braga in 17 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Braga in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Forest in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Forest in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 57.5% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Braga 2 - 1 Forest

There’s the option to wager on Braga to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Odds of +750 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Callum Hudson-Odoi Under 0.5 Shots On Target -161

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Forest) has failed to record a shot on goal in five consecutive games. We think that he will fail to cover the Shots on Target Line and betting odds of -161 are available for this wager.

Latest Callum Hudson-Odoi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+350

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-172

Shots

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

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Ricardo Horta to Score +250

Ricardo Horta (Braga) has registered three goals in his past five home matches. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +250 which will hopefully see him find the net.

Latest Ricardo Horta Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-122

Shots

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Braga Over 4.5 Corners -125

Braga have had over 4.5 corners in 4 of the past 5 matches, while Nottingham Forest have conceded more than 4.5 corners in two straight games. We recommend backing the -125 that Braga are able to cover the line, with this Team Corners bet landing a handsome potential return.

Europa League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Braga

Total

9.00 4.90 4.10

Home

8.50 5.50 3.00

Away

9.30 5.10 4.20

Forest

Total

9.80 5.20 4.60

Home

9.90 5.90 4.00

Away

9.50 4.60 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+102

Under 9.5

-147

Braga Corners

Over 4.5

-115

Under 4.5

-122

Forest Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-143

Most Corners

1

-108

X

+600

2

+112

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Braga vs Nottingham Forest Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

You can get betting odds of +160 for Nottingham Forest winning this Europa League clash and the bookies have Braga available at +190. If you want to back the draw, it’s on offer at +210.

If you fancy Forest but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -133. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Braga at -105 on the Draw No Bet market.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. If you’re wagering on Both Teams to Score, you can bet Yes at -119 and No at -114.

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Full-Time Result

1

+190

X

+210

2

+160

Half-Time Result

1

+245

X

+108

2

+215

Double Chance

1X

-208

12

-278

X2

-250

Draw No Bet

1

-105

2

-133

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-147

2 Hcp -0.25

+117

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-156

Over 2.5

+123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-119

No

-114

Favourite Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz is now available at +475 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Forest)

First

+200

Anytime

+475

Pau Victor (Braga)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Amine El Ouazzani (Braga)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Ricardo Horta (Braga)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Dan Ndoye (Forest)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Rodrigo Zalazar (Braga)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Forest)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Omari Hutchinson (Forest)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

João Marques (Braga)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

James McAtee (Forest)

First

+430

Anytime

+850

Gabriel Martínez (Braga)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Dilane Bakwa (Forest)

First

+460

Anytime

+1000

Mario Dorgeles (Braga)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Jean-Baptiste Gorby (Braga)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Ryan Yates (Forest)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

João Moutinho (Braga)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Elliot Anderson (Forest)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Nicolás Domínguez (Forest)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Neco Williams (Forest)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Victor Gomez (Braga)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Ibrahim Sangaré (Forest)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Oleksandr Zinchenko (Forest)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Douglas Luiz (Forest)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Gabriel Moscardo (Braga)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Forest)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-100

Pau Victor (Braga)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-108

Amine El Ouazzani (Braga)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-122

Ricardo Horta (Braga)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-122

Dan Ndoye (Forest)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-154

Rodrigo Zalazar (Braga)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-152

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-154

Omari Hutchinson (Forest)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-172

Dilane Bakwa (Forest)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-172

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Forest)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-172

João Marques (Braga)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-222

James McAtee (Forest)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Gabriel Martínez (Braga)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-233

Mario Dorgeles (Braga)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-313

Neco Williams (Forest)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Ryan Yates (Forest)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-526

Jean-Baptiste Gorby (Braga)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

João Moutinho (Braga)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Elliot Anderson (Forest)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Nicolás Domínguez (Forest)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-588

Douglas Luiz (Forest)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-625

Ibrahim Sangaré (Forest)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Oleksandr Zinchenko (Forest)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Gabriel Moscardo (Braga)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-909

Victor Gomez (Braga)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-1000

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Forest)

Over 2.5

-115

Under 2.5

-

Ricardo Horta (Braga)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

Pau Victor (Braga)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Omari Hutchinson (Forest)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-

Dilane Bakwa (Forest)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

James McAtee (Forest)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

João Marques (Braga)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

Gabriel Martínez (Braga)

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Forest)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

Rodrigo Zalazar (Braga)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Dan Ndoye (Forest)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

Amine El Ouazzani (Braga)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

Mario Dorgeles (Braga)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Jean-Baptiste Gorby (Braga)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-

Ryan Yates (Forest)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

João Moutinho (Braga)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-

Elliot Anderson (Forest)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Nicolás Domínguez (Forest)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Neco Williams (Forest)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Ibrahim Sangaré (Forest)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Douglas Luiz (Forest)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

Latest Europa League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Braga Stats

Nottingham Forest Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 63.20% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 58.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 48.80% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 47.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches

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