Neither Elfsborg nor Braga have made the best of starts to their Europa League campaign with each picking up three points from a possible nine so far but both will view Thursday's clash as a great chance to get another win under their belts.
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Elfsborg vs Braga prediction: Goals expected at the Boras Arena
Key Stats
- At least three goals have been scored in five of Braga's last six outings.
- Both teams have scored in four of the hosts' last six fixtures.
- Five of Braga's last six outings have ended with both teams finding the back of the net.
Correct score prediction: Elfsborg 2-2 Braga
We've backed these two sides to play out a 2-2 draw this week as Elfsborg have scored at least two goals in two of their last three outings, while Braga have scored exactly two goals in four of their last five matches.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Braga the bookmakers' pick
- HOME: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Braga are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 47.6% but we're expecting a close game between the pair on Thursday evening.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Elfsborg in front
These two sides met twice in 2009 and it was Sweden's Elfsborg that came out on top on each of those occasions.
Elfsborg preview: Hit and miss of late
Elfsborg's recent form has been hit and miss across all competitions with the Swedish side losing four games on the run before seemingly turning a corner in their last two domestic league and cup games, both of which have ended in victory.
Elfsborg gave a good account of themselves in their last Europa League tie against Galatasaray which ended in a 4-3 defeat but they are still buzzing from their 1-0 win over Roma on matchday two.
Predicted lineup: Pettersson (GK), Kaib, Henriksson, Buhari, Yegbe, Zeneli, Hedlund, Baldursson, Guomundsson, Rapp & Ouma
Sweden Allsvenskan 11/05/25
W
Osters IF
0
Elfsborg
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 05/05/25
W
GAIS
0
Elfsborg
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 27/04/25
L
AIK
2
Elfsborg
0
Sweden Allsvenskan 23/04/25
W
Sirius
3
Elfsborg
4
Sweden Allsvenskan 19/04/25
W
Degerfors
0
Elfsborg
1
Braga preview: Unbeaten in their last three
Braga have hit a purple patch in their season, picking up wins in four of their last five outings across all competitions.
However, the Portuguese side lost 2-1 at home to Norway's Bodo/Glimt in their last Europa League game, making it back-to-back defeats in Europe after that 3-0 hammering at Olympiakos.
Braga do have one win to their name in this competition though, beating Israeli side Maccabi Tel-Aviv 2-1 in their opening fixture.
Predicted lineup: Matheus (GK), Oliveira, Ribeiro, Niakate, Ferreira, A. Horta, Carvalho, Zalazar, Bruma, El Ouazzani & Fernandes
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
Player to watch: Michael Baidoo
Michael Baidoo has proven to be a shrewd signing ever since he made the move to Elfsborg from Sandnes in Norway back in 2021.
The Ghana-born midfielder has ten 10 goals to his name in the Allsvenskan this season and has found the back of the net five times in European competition.
Baidoo has been in fantastic form this season
Baidoo, who scored against Galatasaray and the winner against Roma, is our player to watch on Thursday night as we're expecting another top performance from Elfsborg's top goalscorer.