Braga vs Lincoln Red Imps FC prediction 28.08.2025 | Europa League
Braga
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Lincoln Red Imps FC
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1.07
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13.80
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33.00
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- Competition: Europa League
- Date: 28/08/2025
- KO: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Estádio Municipal de Braga
Braga will be confident of securing a place in the league phase of the Europa League when they take on Lincoln Red Imps at the Estádio Municipal de Braga.
The Portuguese hosts should have little problem in moving safely into the league phase after a comfortable 4:0 win in Gibraltar last week.
With little to lose, the Red Imps will be keen to impress on the big stage, but a straightforward home win seems inevitable on Thursday.
Braga vs Lincoln Red Imps FC Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Lincoln Red Imps FC
0 : 4
Braga
Europa League
Braga and Lincoln Red Imps will meet for the second time this week. Braga claimed an easy 4:0 win in last week's first-leg encounter in Gibraltar.
Braga team overview
Braga come into Thursday's Europa League playoff with one foot already in the league phase after a comprehensive 4:0 win in Gibraltar last week.
Carlos Vicens's men were unable to back up that victory with domestic success last weekend, as AVS claimed a surprise 2:2 draw at Estádio Municipal de Braga on Sunday.
A strong start to the season has seen the Portuguese side claim victories in six successive matches before Sunday's Primeira Liga draw.
Head coach Vicens could make one or two rotations to his selection, with the hosts all but assured of their spot in the league phase. Gabriel Martínez, Gabriel Moscardo and Pau Víctor are among those in contention for a recall to the side.
Last matches of Braga
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Lincoln Red Imps FC
0 : 4
Braga
Europa League
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Braga
2 : 0
CFR Cluj
Europa League
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CFR Cluj
1 : 2
Braga
Europa League
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Braga
1 : 0
Levski Sofia
Europa League
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Levski Sofia
0 : 0
Braga
Europa League
Braga lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
L. Horníček
Defenders
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2
V. Gómez
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14
G. Lagerbielke
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4
S. Niakaté
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5
L. Lelo
Midfielders
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29
J. Gorby
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8
J. Moutinho
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20
M. Dorgeles
Forwards
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10
R. Zalazar
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39
F. Navarro
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21
R. Horta
Lincoln Red Imps FC team overview
Lincoln Red Imps make the daunting trip to Portugal after a free weekend domestically following last week's first-leg defeat. Despite a brave display, the Red Imps slumped to a 4:0 home reversal last Thursday.
The Gibraltan champions secured European league phase football with a shock penalty shoot-out victory against FC Noah earlier this month. Despite their near-inevitable Europa League elimination, Juan Bezares's side have the safety net of a first-ever league phase appearance in the Conference League.
The Red Imps dropped down to the Europa League qualifiers after a 6:1 aggregate defeat against Crvena Zvezda, including a 5:1 defeat in Belgrade.
Head coach Bezare's has no new injury issues ahead of Thursday's return leg at the Estádio Municipal de Braga.
Last matches of Lincoln Red Imps FC
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Lincoln Red Imps FC
0 : 4
Braga
Europa League
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Noah
5 : 6
Lincoln Red Imps FC
Europa League
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Lincoln Red Imps FC
1 : 1
Noah
Europa League
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Crvena Zvezda
5 : 1
Lincoln Red Imps FC
Champions League
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Lincoln Red Imps FC
0 : 1
Crvena Zvezda
Champions League
Lincoln Red Imps FC lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
N. G. Santana
Defenders
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3
C. Rutjens
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6
B. Lopes
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5
A. I. Ayew
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21
Nano
Midfielders
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80
B. S. Dabo
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22
G. Torrilla
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8
Mandi
Forwards
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70
V. V. Morales
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18
Toni
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10
T. D. Barr
Prediction
Braga should ease to victory, with the hosts likely to swat aside their visitors from Gibraltar.
I'm backing the hosts to win by at least three goals on Thursday.
Three Reasons Why We Expect Braga to Win (-2 handicap)
- Braga won 4:0 in last week's first leg
- Lincoln Red Imps lost by 3 goals or more in 2 of their last 3 European matches
- Braga won by more than 2 goals in 3 of their last 4 victories
Main prediction Braga - Lincoln Red Imps FC
AH1 (-2)
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.34
