![Union St Gilloise and Braga will meet in the next Europa League round on Thursday, 23 January. With both teams still hoping to make the knockout phase, who will emerge victorious from this important duel? Find that out and more from our Union St Gilloise vs Braga prediction and preview. Union St Gilloise vs Braga prediction: A high-scoring and close duel awaits Key stats We saw both teams score in eight of the last 10 matches played by Union St Gilloise across the board. Both teams have scored in three of the last five Braga's matches in all competitions. Union St Gilloise and Braga have both won three of their last four games. Correct score prediction: Union St Gilloise 2-2 Braga The last time these two teams have met each other the result was 3-3 and we expect to see a similar game on Thursday, with plenty of goals and the match ending without a winner since both teams are in similar forms heading into this game. Pre-game odds and win probability: Union the more likely winners HOME: 19/20 (1.95) - 51.30% DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) - 27.00% AWAY: 5/2 (3.50) - 28.60% *odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change Looking at these Union St Gilloise vs Braga odds, we can see that the hosts are the expected winners, which makes sense given that they're in good form coming into this game. That being said, Braga have also done well lately and with Union St Gilloise hosting this match at a neutral venue, they won't have a strong home-court advantage to rely on. In any case, be sure to look at our football betting tips page for more predictions this weekend! Most recent H2Hs: Third meeting in two years While these teams haven't met at all before last year, they were in the same Europa League group last season and Union St Gilloise have done better in those matches, drawing at home and beating Braga in Portugal. [h2h event_id="547558" template="default"] Union St Gilloise preview: In good form and looking for more The Belgian team enter this match with eight points from six games in the Europa League, which puts them in contention for the next stage. More importantly, seven of those eight points came in the last three games they've played and overall Union St Gilloise have been in good form lately, so their fans rightfully hope for a win on Thursday. That being said, Kevin Mac Allister, Charles Vanhoutte, and Anan Khalaili are all suspended for this match, while Henok Teklab is questionable with an injury. Predicted lineup: Moris (GK), Sykes, Burgess, Leysen, Castro-Montes, Sadiki, Van De Perre, El Hadj, Niang, Fuseini & Ivanovic [last_five team_id="15645" template="default"] Braga preview: In the race for the next stage With one point fewer than their upcoming opponent in the Europa League, Braga are currently 25th in the standings, so they will have to do well in their last two games in the league phase to make it to the knockout stage. Braga have won four of their last six games in all competitions, so they are also in good form and will hope to do well in this match too. Furthermore, Braga have no injury issues at the moment, but they will be without Matheus, who is suspended for this game. Predicted lineup: Hornicek (GK), Gomez, Niakate, Arrey-Mbi, Ribeiro, Moutinho, Carvalho, Fernandes, Horta, Bruma & El Ouazzani Qarabag vs FCSB prediction](https://footballwhispers.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Qarabag-vs-FCSB-prediction.jpg)
Qarabag and FCSB will meet in the next Europa League round on Thursday, 23 January.
Can the hosts get a win to keep their slim hopes for progression alive or will Steaua secure three points in this match? Read our Qarabag vs FCSB prediction to learn more about this match.
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Qarabag vs FCSB prediction: A narrow win for the guests
Key stats
- Steaua have only lost once in six Europa League matches.
- Both teams have scored in three of the last five Qarabag's matches in Europe.
- We saw both teams score in the last three games played by FCSB in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Qarabag 1-2 FCSB
While Qarabag can be a tricky opponent, they've struggled in the Europa League this season, while FCSB have done much better and, ultimately, that's why we can see the guests winning this game.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Qarabag favoured by the bookies
- HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.40%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.30%
- AWAY: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.80%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Based on these Qarabag vs FCSB odds, we can see that the hosts are the expected winners, although not by a huge margin.
This was a bit surprising to see considering the fact that FCSB have done better in Europe this season, but also because Qarabag are playing home matches at a different stadium in the Europa League, so they won't exactly have a home-court advantage.
In any case, be sure to look at our football betting tips page for more predictions this weekend!
Most recent H2Hs: Their second duel ever
These two teams have only met once before and it was in a friendly match in 2015. It was an exciting duel that ended in a 3-2 win for Steaua Bucharest.
Europe Friendlies 18/01/17
FCSB
FK Qarabag
Club Friendly List 03/07/15
FK Qarabag
FCSB
Qarabag preview: Little hope of reaching the next stage
With five losses and just one win in the Europa League this season, Qarabag are in a tough spot and have only a slim chance of getting to the knockout phase. For that to happen, they will have to win both of their remaining matches and even then they might need a few of other results to go their way.
Meanwhile, Qarabag's goalkeeper Amin Ramazanov remains on the sidelines with a knee injury.
Predicted lineup: Kochalski (GK), Vesovic, Silva, Guseynov, Cafarguliyev Jankovic, Romao, Kashchuk, Benzia, Zoubir & Xhixha
UEFA Europa League 30/01/25
L
Olympiakos
3
FK Qarabag
0
Azerbaijan Premier League 26/01/25
L
PFK Turan Tovuz
2
FK Qarabag
1
UEFA Europa League 23/01/25
L
FCSB
3
FK Qarabag
2
Azerbaijan Premier League 17/01/25
W
Shamakhi FK
2
FK Qarabag
3
Azerbaijan Premier League 22/12/24
W
Araz FK
0
FK Qarabag
2
FCSB preview: In a good spot ahead of the final stretch
With 11 points from six games in the Europa League, Steaua Bucharest are currently 10th in the standings, so they are one of the teams that will have a chance to secure a direct spot in the Round of 16. Of course, this doesn't depend just on them, but if they can win both of their remaining matches, they should be able to finish in Top 8.
When it comes to team news, Darius Olaru, Mihai Lixandru, and Octavian Popescu are out with injuries at the moment.
Predicted lineup: Tarnovanu (GK), Cretu, Ngezana, Dawa, Radunovic, Chiriches, Sut, Edjouma, Miculescu, Birligea & Tanase
Romania Liga I 11/05/25
W
Universitatea Cluj
0
FCSB
2
Romania Liga I 05/05/25
W
Dinamo Bucharest
1
FCSB
3
Romania Liga I 27/04/25
W
Rapid Bucuresti
1
FCSB
2
Romania Liga I 20/04/25
W
CFR Cluj
2
FCSB
3
Romania Liga I 13/04/25
D
CS U Craiova
0
FCSB
0
Player to watch: Daniel Birligea
With three goals in the Europa League this season, Birligea is FCSB's top scorer in the competition. The 24-year-old forward has been in good form overall for Steaua Bucharest since he is also the top scorer overall in the Romanian league with 10 goals this season.
