Go Ahead Eagles vs Braga Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Jan 2026

Europa League Betting Preview: Go Ahead Eagles vs Braga

Dutch Eredivisie outfit Go Ahead Eagles host Portuguese Primeira Liga side Braga at De Adelaarshorst on the final matchday of the league phase, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 29 January.

Go Ahead Eagles +0.75 at -127 look like the best bet against Braga. We feel confident with this Asian Handicap prediction which means a split stake between +0.5 and +1.0, with a return expected.

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Go Ahead Eagles need victory to keep any hope of finishing inside the Europa League top 24 alive, while Braga could secure a top-eight spot with a point as the league phase concludes.

The Eagles were defeated on the road in their last game. Nice won 3-1 at Allianz Riviera in the Europa League. Melvin Boel's team boasted 59% possession and recorded four shots on target, while Finn Stokkers was the goalscorer.

Braga claimed a home victory in their previous match. A 5-0 Primeira Liga win occurred against Alverca at Estadio Municipal de Braga. The Archbishops had seven shots on goal and enjoyed 68% possession, while Carvalho found the net along with four other players.

When last playing in the Europa League, Braga secured a 1-0 home win against Nottingham Forest.

Europa League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Braga	7	5	1	1	11	5	6	11:5	16
30	Go Ahead E.	7	2	0	5	6	14	-8	6:14	6

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5 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 10.4 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. Eagles have had 51.2% possession and 4.7 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 2.4 goals from 15.4 attempts and 6.7 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.1 corners.

Mathis Suray leads the way with 5 goals, while Milan Smit and Melle Meulensteen have 3 and 2 respectively. Jakob Breum, Mats Deijl and Milan Smit have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Braga have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, with an average of 2.0 goals from 11.0 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal. Carlos Vicens' men average 64.9% possession, 5.1 corners awarded and 3.1 corners against them, while conceding 0.7 goals from 7.8 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Ricardo Horta, Rodrigo Zalazar and Pau Victor have top scored with 4, while Fran Navarro is next on 2. Victor Gomez has been the top assist maker on 4, with Lukas Hornicek notching 4 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Go Ahead Eagles predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jari De Busser (GK), Julius Dirksen, Melle Meulensteen, Joris Kramer, Dean James, Evert Linthorst, Calvin Twigt, Oskar Sivertsen, Jakob Breum Martinsen, Mathis Suray, Victor Edvardsen.

Braga predicted lineup (3-4-3): Lukas Hornicek (GK), Víctor Gómez, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Vitor Carvalho, Diego Rodrigues, Florian Grillitsch, Jean-Baptiste Gorby, Bright Arrey-Mbi, Pau Victor Delgado, Fran Navarro, Ricardo Horta.

Go Ahead Eagles vs Braga Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Go Ahead Eagles vs Braga betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, corners analysis, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

There’s a strong case for siding with underdogs Go Ahead Eagles at +0.75. The Asian Handicap odds of -127 looks like a value play for this Europa League clash and the stats suggest that a return could be on the cards.

The Europa League tipsters at Sportsgambler.com always have a strong handle on team news. A form guide is also utilised for our betting verdict along with checking out the numbers that are going to help inform our final football picks.

Key Go Ahead Eagles vs Braga Europa League & league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by GAE in 16 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by GAE in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by GAE in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Braga in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.

The best betting sites make it a 55.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

GAE Asian Hcp +0.75 @ -127 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Eagles 1 - 1 Braga

We’re sweet on the prospect of a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +475. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mathis Suray to Score +260

Mathis Suray (GAE) has found the net in three consecutive home games. There are odds of +260 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Latest Mathis Suray Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+260

First

+650

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Corners Prediction

Eagles Over 3.5 Corners -119

It’s been an average of 6.60 Go Ahead Eagles corners in the past five matches, with Braga conceding a corner average of 4.80 in their last five away games. We think that there’s a strong case for this outcome and we’ll back Eagles to cover the Team Corners line which is available at odds of -119.

Europa League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Eagles

Total

9.80 4.70 5.10

Home

10.60 5.00 5.60

Away

10.00 4.10 5.90

Braga

Total

8.20 5.10 3.10

Home

7.00 4.90 2.10

Away

9.30 5.10 4.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-106

Under 9.5

-133

Eagles Corners

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-116

Braga Corners

Over 5.5

-106

Under 5.5

-133

Most Corners

1

+190

X

+575

2

-213

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Go Ahead Eagles vs Braga 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.

Braga are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this Europa League encounter. The -137 for them coming out on top suggests a 58% probability based on their latest betting odds. The market implies that Go Ahead Eagles are the most unlikely to win at +325.

You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back Braga at +130, go for Eagles at +350 or take the draw at +132.

The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -147.

The top football betting sites ensure that customers are able to choose from a wide range of options. It’s no exaggeration that they provide hundreds of markets when it comes to Europa League games.

Full-Time Result

1

+325

X

+265

2

-137

Half-Time Result

1

+350

X

+132

2

+130

Double Chance

1X

-104

12

-435

X2

-588

Draw No Bet

1

+215

2

-333

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-127

2 Hcp -0.75

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-105

Over 2.5

-135

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

+102

The First Goalscorer favourite is Pau Victor at +450. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Pau Victor (Braga)

First

+175

Anytime

+450

Ricardo Horta (Braga)

First

+180

Anytime

+480

Amine El Ouazzani (Braga)

First

+210

Anytime

+500

Rodrigo Zalazar (Braga)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Mathis Suray (GAE)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

João Marques (Braga)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Gabriel Martínez (Braga)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Mario Dorgeles (Braga)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Victor Edvardsen (GAE)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Jakob Breum (GAE)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Jean-Baptiste Gorby (Braga)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Søren Tengstedt (GAE)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Finn Stokkers (GAE)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

João Moutinho (Braga)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Melle Meulensteen (GAE)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Richonell Margaret (GAE)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Demir Ege Tiknaz (Braga)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Gabriel Moscardo (Braga)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Victor Gomez (Braga)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Vitor Carvalho (Braga)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Bright Arrey-Mbi (Braga)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Kenzo Goudmijn (GAE)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Paulo Oliveira (Braga)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Adrian Leon Barišić (Braga)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Florian Grillitsch (Braga)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

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

Go Ahead Eagles Stats

Braga Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

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

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.70 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 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 5.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 3.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 51.20% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 50.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 64.90% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 63.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches

Go Ahead Eagles vs Braga Lineups & Team News

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