Braga take on Nottingham Forest in a mid-table Europa League clash with playoff implications. As Forest have been struggling under Sean Dyche, we predict a 2-1 home win. Braga’s home form has been solid, yielding 2.00 points per game, scoring 1.50 goals on average while conceding just 1.00, and maintaining 50% clean sheets at home. Their overall expected goals of 1.08 at home suggests they can create chances efficiently, though key midfielder Rodrigo Zalazar misses out due to suspension. The Portuguese have seen both teams score in 50% of matches, reflecting balanced attacking and defensive traits.
Nottingham Forest have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team averaging 1.17 points away, scoring 1.33 goals per game but conceding 2.00. Expected goals of 1.70 on the road indicates decent attacking potential, but their 0% clean sheets away underlines defensive risk. Both John Victor and Chris Wood injured for Nottingham Forest. Left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko, though, is back to contention after missing a goalless draw with Arsenal at the weekend due to loan agreement.
Considering Braga's strong home stats and Forest’s shaky away record, we predict Home Win, alongside Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 goals (both teams average over 2.5 goals combined per game).
This Europa League match will be played on Thursday 22 January 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Braga vs Nottingham Forest prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Braga 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest
Braga vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Anytime Goalscorer: Taiwo Awoniyi @ 200 Odds
- To be booked: Jean-Baptiste Gorby @ 162 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferBraga Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwllw | 1.70 |
| Home | wd | 2.00 |
| Away | dwllw | 1.63 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 2.50 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.50 | 1.63 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.13 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 50% | 38% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 13% |
| Expected Goals | 1.34 | 1.08 | 1.41 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.19 | 1.10 | 1.22 |
Nottingham Forest Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwdd | 1.10 |
| Home | wlld | 1.00 |
| Away | wllwd | 1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 2.00 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 25% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.60 | 1.45 | 1.70 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.36 | 1.31 | 1.39 |
Braga vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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