Braga will play host to Lincoln Red Imps in the second leg of the final stage of the Europa League qualifiers on Thursday, 28 August.
Will we see another convincing win for the Portuguese team or can Lincoln avoid another disaster? Find that out and more from our Braga vs Lincoln Red Imps prediction below, but remember to check out some of our other Europa League predictions as well.
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Braga vs Lincoln Red Imps prediction: Easy pickings for Braga again
Key stats
- Lincoln have conceded three or more goals in just two of the seven matches they played in Europe so far.
- Rodgrigo Zalazar has scored a brace in the team's first meeting with Lincoln Red Imps.
- Zalazar is on a roll, with five goals scored in Braga's last four games.
Correct score prediction: Braga 3-0 Lincoln Red Imps
There's no doubt that Braga will once again emerge victorious against Lincoln Red Imps, but after beating them 4-0 in the first leg, they are bound to conserve some energy in the second leg.
So, while we expect another convincing win for Braga, perhaps it won't be as convincing as their first duel, especially since Lincoln Red Imps have done well in Europe this season, eliminating a couple of teams to reach this stage of the qualifiers.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Braga are the clear favourites to win
- HOME: 1/12 (1.08) – 92.30%
- DRAW: 12/1 (13.00) – 7.70%
- AWAY: 20/1 (21.00) – 4.80%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Braga vs Lincoln Red Imps odds that the hosts are the expected winners and without any doubt since the bookies give them more than 90% chance to win this match.
In any case, don’t forget to check out more of our best betting tips if you enjoyed our tips for this match.
Most recent H2Hs: Their second-ever meeting
The 4-0 victory for Braga in the first leg was the first meeting between these two teams.
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 21/08/25
Lincoln Red Imps FC
Braga
Braga preview: Looking to keep their good form alive
Os Arcebispos finished fourth in the Portuguese League last season, and after the first leg demolition job against Lincoln Red Imps, they are pretty much already in the league phase of the Europa League. Braga have so far played eight matches in the Primeira Liga and Europe, winning five of them and drawing in the other three, although one of those draws, against Levski, also ended in their win after extra time.
Predicted lineup: Hornicek (GK), Gomez, Lagerbielke, Niakate, Lelo, Gorby, Moutinho, Dorgeles, Zalazar, Navarro & Horta
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/05/25
L
Casa Pia
2
Braga
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 03/05/25
D
Santa Clara
1
Braga
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 25/04/25
D
Famalicao
1
Braga
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/04/25
W
Estoril
0
Braga
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 13/04/25
W
AVS
1
Braga
4
Lincoln Red Imps preview: Hoping to avoid a disaster
The champions of Gibraltar have impressed in Europe this season and just reaching this stage of the Europa League qualifiers is a huge success for them since it guarantees them a place in the league stage of the Conference League.
This will be the second time any team from Gibraltar have made it to a group stage of any European competition, with Lincoln Red Imps also being the first one a few seasons back when the Conference League was established.
Predicted lineup: Santana (GK), Rutjens, Lopes, Ayew, Nano, Torrilla, Mandi, Morales, Toni, Barr & Gomez
Gibraltar National League 14/12/24
W
FCB Magpies
0
Lincoln Red Imps FC
2
Gibraltar National League 30/11/24
W
Europa Point
0
Lincoln Red Imps FC
2
Gibraltar National League 23/10/24
D
St Joseph's FC
0
Lincoln Red Imps FC
0
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 29/08/24
L
Larne FC
3
Lincoln Red Imps FC
1
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24
W
Larne FC
1
Lincoln Red Imps FC
2
Player to watch: Rodrigo Zalazar
Like we mentioned above when we suggested backing Zalazar to score in this game, the Uruguayan midfielder has been in great form recently, with five goals in the last four games for Braga, including a brace in the first leg against Lincoln Red Imps.
While scoring is not Zalazar's primary role in the team, he has been very efficient recently and he has been on penalty duty for Braga in these games, which increases the likelihood of him scoring against Lincoln Red Imps again.