Braga must overturn a two-goal deficit if they are to reach their first Europa League quarter-final in ten years, as they host Ferencvaros at Estadio Municipal de Braga for the second leg of their last 16 tie on Wednesday.
Carlos Vicens’ side were beaten 2-0 in the first leg in Budapest, leaving Robbie Keane’s men with a strong advantage as they attempt to become the first Hungarian club to reach the last eight of a major European tournament in 41 years.
Read our Braga vs Ferencvaros prediction and betting tips below, and check out more expert selections on our Europa League betting tips page.
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Braga vs Ferencvaros key stats
- Only two of Braga’s last nine European fixtures had goals at both ends.
- Ricardo Horta has either scored or assisted in each of his last five home appearances.
- Braga have won seven of their last nine home matches, drawing two.
Braga vs Ferencvaros preview: Archbishops to mount a comeback?
| Braga | vs | Ferencvaros |
|---|---|---|
| 4th (Primeira Liga) | Position | 2nd (Hungarian NB I) |
| 46 | Points | 49 |
| 52 | Goals For | 49 |
| 25 | Goals Against | 27 |
| 9 | Clean Sheets | 8 |
| 4th | Home Rank | 8th |
| 4th | Away Rank | 1st |
Braga entered the last 16 directly after finishing sixth in the league phase, but this meant little in Budapest last Thursday, even though Ferencvaros reached this stage via the playoffs.
Overturning a two-goal deficit is challenging, yet the Archbishops have experience, having recovered from two goals down against Sheriff Tiraspol in the 2021-22 knockout playoffs.
No team has kept more clean sheets in the Europa League main draws this season than Braga (six).
Braga have also won each of their last six two-legged ties in UEFA competitions, offering confidence for this encounter, with a strong home record and solid defensive numbers providing further reassurance.
The Archbishops enter this match well-rested, as their weekend league game against Casa Pia was postponed, leaving them fourth in the Primeira Liga, and defender Victor Gomez returns after suspension in the first leg.
Like the hosts, Ferencvaros also did not play in the weekend fixtures in Hungary, and they currently sit second in the league, one point behind the leaders with a game in hand.
In European competitions, the Greens arrive with good momentum, having won six consecutive matches across all tournaments, including last week’s first leg against Braga.
All of the last five Hungarian teams to travel to Portugal in a major UEFA competition suffered defeats.
However, Ferencvaros must contend with last season’s setback, having exited the Europa League knockout playoffs to Viktoria Plzen, despite a first-leg home win.
Ferencvaros will be without midfielder Kristoffer Zachariassen due to suspension, while defender Stefan Gartenmann and Bence Otvos are sidelined with injuries.
Braga vs Ferencvaros form guide & betting tips
| Braga | vs | Ferencvaros |
|---|---|---|
| L-W-W-D-L | Form | W-W-W-W-W |
| 8 | Goals For | 14 |
| 9 | Goals Against | 2 |
| W-D-L | Europa League form | L-W-W |
Whispers predicts: Braga 2-0 Ferencvaros
Braga have been strong at home in Europe, winning three of four Europa League main draw matches with clean sheets.
A Braga win at 1.50 on Bet365 is appealing, while BTTS – No is attractive at 1.80, and a home victory with BTTS – No at 2.50 offers added value.
A 2-0 Braga win in regular time, priced at 6.50, would extend the tie to extra time, where home support could influence the outcome, making a Braga victory in extra time at 11.00 our value pick.
This also makes Braga to qualify at 2.75 odds an interesting option.
> Match result - Braga to win at 1.50 | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – No at 1.80 | Likelihood: Probable
> Braga victory with BTTS – No at 2.50 | Likelihood: Possible
> Braga to qualify at 2.75 | Likelihood: Possible
> Home victory in extra time at 11.00 | Likelihood: Outsider
> Correct score - Braga 2-0 Ferencvaros at 6.50 | Likelihood: Outsider