Braga and SC Freiburg both seek redemption after recent heavy defeats in their domestic leagues. They meet on April 30, 2026, at the Estadio Municipal de Braga for the first leg of the Europa League semi-final.
Braga lost their last game 2-1 against Santa Clara. Freiburg suffered a more significant defeat, losing 4-0 against Borussia Dortmund. Both clubs aim to regain momentum in this crucial match.
Braga advanced to the semi-finals with a 5-3 aggregate win over Real Betis. Freiburg won their quarter-final tie against Celta Vigo with a commanding 6-1 aggregate score.
The recent form of both teams shows mixed results. Braga’s last ten games include five wins, three losses, and two draws, while Freiburg has six wins and four losses in their last ten matches.
Confirmed lineups:
Braga: Hornicek; Lagerbielke, Carvalho, Oliveira; Gomez, Moutinho, Gorby, Tiknaz; Zalazar, Horta, Victor. and Freiburg: Atubolu; Makengo, Lienhart, Ginter, Treu; Eggestein, Manzambi; Grifo, Suzuki, Beste; Matanović.
Rodrigo Zalazar has been a standout player for Braga this season. He has scored 23 goals in 43 games. Braga is favored to win at odds of 2.40, with odds of 1.80 for both teams to score.
No official statements have been released regarding injuries or tactical changes ahead of the match. However, analysts note that Braga may be a good bet at 0.0 on the Asian Handicap.