Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Braga
Match Time & Date:
31 July 2025
20:00
Prediction: 3-0
Levski Sofia
Braga play host to Levski Sofia at their Estadio Municipal de Braga in the Europa League second qualifying, return leg. Following a goalless draw in Bulgaria, the Reds are seen as hot favourites to win the second leg, but they will have to showcase their worth on the field. Summer signing Mario Dorgeles is a major doubt after limping off with injury in the first leg, with Ismael Gharbi being the No. 1 candidate to replace him in the starting XI.
The Bulgarians, on the other hand, are likely to adopt a defence-minded approach in Thursday’s clash, but preventing Braga forwards from finding the net at Estadio Municipal is easier said than done. Braga are a more experienced side than Levski and we predict that the hosts will emerge triumphant in the return leg. Speaking of the away team, defender Aldair Neves is only one yellow card away from suspension.
Highlighted Player (Ricardo Horta):
Ricardo Horta is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Sporting Braga in Primeira Liga. Born in Sobreda, Portugal, on September 15, 1994, Ricardo Horta spent his youth career at Ginasio Corroios, Benfica, and Vitoria Setubal.
The 173-cm-tall winger continued playing for Setubal at the senior level, but he moved to Malaga in the summer of 2014, signing a five-year deal with the La Liga outfit. Ricardo Horta scored only one goal in 48 appearances for los Boquerones in the Spanish top flight before signing a loan deal with Braga. In July 2017, he signed a permanent contract with the Minhotos.
Ricardo Horta made his Primeira Liga debut against Rio Ave back in April 2013, during his spell with Vitoria Setubal. His primary position is left winger, but he is capable of producing good performances as a right winger as well. He made his Portugal debut in a 1-0 loss to Albania in the Euro 2016 qualifiers.
Highlighted Team (Braga):
Braga are a Portuguese club that have always been in the shadow of Primeira Liga giants Porto, Benfica and Sporting. Os Minhotos were founded on 19 January, 1921 and they originally played in green and white kits. After the World War II they changed their kits to red and they have been wearing red shirts and white shorts ever since.
Braga play their home games at Estadio Municipal de Braga, the stadium that was opened in December, 2003. Os Minhotos have yet to win the Primeira Liga title, but they finished the 2009/2010 campaign in second position in the standings, just five points behind champions Benfica.
In 2011 Braga participated in the Europa League final, but fellow Portuguese outfit Porto proved to be a big catch for Os Minhotos. Anyhow, that is regarded as the club’s biggest success. Vitoria de Guimaraes are considered Braga’s bitter rivals and the two teams face each other in the Minho derby.
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