Braga vs Lincoln: UEFA Europa League Prediction (28.08.2025)

On Thursday, August 28 at 21:00 CEST at the Municipal Stadium of Braga, local club Braga will host Lincoln Red Imps in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League 2025-2026 fourth qualifying round. The Portuguese side dominated the first leg away, winning 4-0.

In the Braga vs Lincoln clash, bookmakers see no hope for the visitors. Odds for qualification are not even offered, as the tie is essentially decided. The Arsenalistas are priced at just Odds 1.03 to win in regular time, a draw stands at 18.00, while a shock win for the Red Devils is at 38.00. A goal fest is expected: Over 2.5 goals trades at 1.14. However, goals are anticipated mainly from the hosts, with both teams to score available at 2.39.

Braga

Carlos Vicente’s team was fortunate with their draw in the fourth round of qualifying, having previously eliminated tougher opponents in Levski Sofia and CFR Cluj. In the domestic league, the schedule has also been kind, with comfortable 3-0 wins against Tondela and Alverca.
In the offseason, Braga reinforced key areas, signing several midfielders and attackers. From Barcelona, they acquired young forward Victor Pau, who scored after coming on as a substitute in the first leg against Lincoln. With the new coach, Braga may become an even more attack-minded side.

Lincoln

Last season, the Gibraltarian champions edged St Joseph’s only on goal difference to take the title and earned a place in Champions League qualifying. They beat Vikingur of the Faroe Islands in the first round, but were easily dispatched by Red Star Belgrade (1-6 aggregate) in the second. Now, despite elimination from the Europa League being almost certain, a spot in the Europa Conference League remains prestigious for Juan José Bezares’ modest side.

Head-to-head statistics

The Portuguese side dominated the first leg across all stats: possession 62%-38%, shots 10-3, shots on target 5-2, corners 4-0.

Prediction

The Arsenalistas are known for their defensive solidity. Conceding against an underdog at home would be a major slip.

Therefore, we will bet on Lincoln not to score a goal at odds of 1.55.