In this article, we have given our Roma vs Braga prediction, odds & betting tips ahead of their UEFA Europa League (UEL) clash on Thursday evening. The hosts are currently in the knockout play-off places in 21th spot on six points after five rounds of fixtures, while the visitors are just ahead of them in 18th on seven points.
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Roma vs Braga prediction: A close contest?
Key stats
- Roma are unbeaten in three UEL games, but have only won one in seven in all competitions.
- Braga are yet to win away in the UEL, but are unbeaten in five away matches across all competitions, winning four.
- The last time these two met in the UEL, Roma won 5-1 on aggregate over two legs in the knockout stage.
Correct score prediction: Roma 2-1 Braga
Roma will be hoping that their 4-1 win at home to Lecce in Serie A last time out will help them turn a corner after previously going six without victory over all competitions. Braga are in good form though especially away from home, so they will still fancy their chances.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Roma odds-on favourites
- HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.0%
- AWAY: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Roma are fancied to take all three points at home, with a draw thought to be the next likely result. A Braga victory away from home is projected to be the most unlikely result.
Also, feel free to check out our expert predictions and football betting tips today.
Most recent H2Hs: Roma on top
These two sides have met three times before, and twice in the UEL. Roma won both those games, while the most recent H2H ended in a 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly.
Elite Club Friendlies 26/07/23
Braga
Roma
UEFA Europa League 25/02/21
Roma
Braga
UEFA Europa League 18/02/21
Braga
Roma
Roma preview: Work needed to progress
Roma need to do a lot of work if they still have ambitions of progressing to the knockout stage automatically. Indeed, they are currently four points off of the top eight, and so this is really a must-win match for them.
Predicted lineup: Svilar (GK), Mancini, Hermoso, Ndicka, Abdulhmaid, Le Fee, Paredes, Zalewski, Pellegrini, Pisilli & Shomurodov
Italy Serie A 12/05/25
L
Atalanta
2
Roma
1
Italy Serie A 04/05/25
W
Fiorentina
0
Roma
1
Italy Serie A 27/04/25
W
Inter Milan
0
Roma
1
Italy Serie A 19/04/25
W
Verona
0
Roma
1
Italy Serie A 13/04/25
D
Lazio
1
Roma
1
Braga preview: Strong away record gives hope
Braga's strong recent away record gives them hope that they can cause an upset here. Like Roma, a win for them would push them right near the top eight, which would seal automatic qualification to the knockouts.
Predicted lineup: Matheus (GK), Ferreira, Niakate, Arrey-Mbi, Fernandes, Carvalho, Moutinho, Gomez, Horta, Bruma & Ouazzani
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 – Niccolo Pisilli
Niccolo Pisilli got himself on the scoresheet over the weekend, and may be given the chance to impress again from the start in the UEL. He now has two goals and one assist in Serie A, but is yet to open his account in Europe so far this season.