Braga vs Lazio Prediction & Tips
Braga have a slim hope of reaching the Europa League play-off zone. On the last matchday, the Portuguese side can only hope for a win, but at the same time they will have to wait for the results of other matches. Lazio, their opponents, are the only team guaranteed direct qualification for the last 16. With a draw, the Italian side would secure top spot in the League Phase.
The Romans are undefeated in this European competition. Moreover, they are one of the teams with the best attacking output and the fewest goals conceded. But as they have already achieved their objective, it is possible that they will approach this match with a different intensity. This context has had a significant influence on Braga’s odds, which have been reduced in the last few hours.
Braga is the team that most resonates in Portugal, logically after the big three of the country. Their international presence is constant. This season, they have only taken 7 points from 7 Europa League games. Their only two wins in the competition came against Hoffenheim and Maccabi Tel Aviv, clubs that are almost eliminated. And in the two recent rounds they lost away to Roma and Union St. Gilloise.
Lazio, meanwhile, have taken 19 of 21 points in the UEFA competition. It is a near-perfect campaign, underpinned by an excellent goals scored and goals conceded record. Last week they sealed their place in the last 16 with a 3-1 win over Real Sociedad. However, they have experienced a slump in the Italian Calcio where they have only won one of their last five matches, most recently losing at home to Fiorentina.
This will be the first time the two clubs will meet. During the last decade Braga played 7 matches against Italian opponents: one win and 6 defeats on the record. While Lazio lost 1-2 on their last visit to Portugal, to Porto in 2022.
Braga – Lazio FREE TIPS
Under 3.5 Goals @ 1.45
