Braga will host Lazio at the Estádio Municipal de Braga in the UEFA Europa League on January 30, 2025. The visitors have already secured direct entry to the last 16 of the competition and will now look to end their league phase with another dominant performance. Braga, meanwhile, sit 27th in the standings, with just two wins, and their chances of reaching the playoffs are very slim.
Braga vs Lazio: Match Preview
Braga need a win in their final Europa League match against Lazio and will also rely on other results going their way to have a chance of advancing to the knockout stages. They are currently 27th in the standings, with two wins, one draw, and four losses. Despite their struggles in the Europa League, Braga have been in good domestic form, winning their last three matches in the Primeira Liga.
Lazio, currently one of the top teams in the Europa League, have already secured a spot in the last 16 after their 3-1 win over Real Sociedad in their most recent match. They have been enjoying a remarkable European campaign, going unbeaten in their first seven matches with six wins and one draw. However, they suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Fiorentina in Serie A last weekend, dropping to fourth place in the league. Lazio will look to bounce back and maintain their strong European form when they face Braga.
Braga vs Lazio: Head-to-Head
The upcoming Europa League match will be the first-ever competitive meeting between Braga and Lazio. Braga will need a victory to keep their European hopes alive, while Lazio are already in a strong position to finish top of their group.
Braga vs Lazio: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Lazio will be without Nicolò Rovella and Mattia Zaccagni, both suspended due to yellow card accumulation. Nuno Tavares, Manuel Lazzari, Patric, and Matías Vecino are also sidelined due to injuries.
Braga will be missing Vítor Carvalho, who is suspended after receiving a red card in their last match against Union SG.
Braga Predicted Lineup
Horníček; Bambu, Oliveira, Niakaté; Fernandes, Gorby, Moutinho, Martínez; Horta, Gharbi; El Ouazzani
Lazio Predicted Lineup
Mandas; Hysaj, Gila, Pellegrini; Guendouzi, Dele-Bashiru; Tchaouna, Dia, Pedro; Noslin
Braga vs Lazio: Where to Watch
- Match Day: January 30, 2025
- Match Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Venue: Estádio Municipal de Braga
- TV Broadcast: TNT Sports, Discovery+
Braga vs Lazio: Match Prediction
Lazio’s impressive European form suggests that they have the upper hand in this fixture. However, their poor away record against Portuguese clubs—having lost five of their last seven away matches in Portugal—could make this match more competitive than expected. Meanwhile, Braga have been inconsistent in the Europa League, making it difficult for them to challenge Lazio despite their recent good form in domestic competition.
Predicted Score: Braga 2-2 Lazio
