Lincoln Red Imps FC vs Braga prediction 21.08.2025 | UEFA Europa League
Lincoln Red Imps FC
Kick off:
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Braga
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- Competition: UEFA Europa League
- Date: 21st August, 2025
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Estádio Do Algarve
Lincoln Red Imps FC are dreaming of repeating the success of the 2021/22 season, when they qualified for the UEFA Conference League group stage. On Thursday, they welcome Portuguese side Braga to the Estádio do Algarve for the first leg of the playoff round.
Braga come into this game on the back of a comprehensive 3-0 win over Alverca in Liga Portugal, while Lincoln Red Imps FC recorded a victory by the same scoreline against FC Bruno’s Magpies in their domestic league.
Lincoln Red Imps FC team overview
Lincoln Red Imps FC have had an eventful journey in the UEFA qualifying campaign this summer. They pulled off a surprising aggregate win over Víkingur in the first qualifying round of the Champions League, defeating the Faroese side 4-2 over two legs. A reality check followed in the second-round matchup with Red Star Belgrade, where they lost 6-1 on aggregate. Despite that setback, they bounced back in the third round of Europa League qualification, overcoming Armenian side Noah FC after a dramatic 6-5 win on penalties.
There are no reported injuries or suspensions in the Lincoln Red Imps squad ahead of the game. Tjay De Barr has been their standout performer so far in the UEFA qualifying campaign, scoring three goals in total.
Last matches of Lincoln Red Imps FC
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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
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Lincoln Red Imps FC
1 : 0
Vikingur
Champions League
Lincoln Red Imps FC lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Nauzet Garcia Santana
Defenders
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3
Christian Rutjens
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6
Bernardo Lopes
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5
Abdul Ibrahim Ayew
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21
Nano
Midfielders
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22
Graeme Torrilla
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80
Boubacar Sidik Dabo
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8
Mandi
Forwards
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70
Victor Villacañas Morales
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10
Tjay De Barr
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18
Toni
Braga team overview
As for Braga, they have had a much more straightforward path to the Europa League playoff round. The Primeira Liga side remain unbeaten in this season’s UEFA qualifying campaign—first overcoming Levski Sofia over two legs in the second qualifying round, and then doing the same against CFR Cluj in the third round.
Braga also have no injury or suspension concerns ahead of Thursday’s game. Midfielder Gorby, who has scored two goals in four appearances, has been one of Braga’s standout performers.
Last matches of Braga
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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
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Braga
2 : 1
Panathinaikos
Club Friendlies
Braga lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Lukáš Horníček
Defenders
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6
Vítor Carvalho
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15
Paulo Oliveira
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26
Bright Arrey-Mbi
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5
Leonardo Lelo
Midfielders
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7
Roger Fernandes
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50
Diego Rodrigues
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29
Jean-Baptiste Gorby
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21
Ricardo Horta
Forwards
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9
Amine El Ouazzani
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18
Pau Víctor
Prediction
There is no shame in acknowledging that Braga have a much higher pedigree in European football, largely because they compete in Liga Portugal, one of the strongest leagues outside Europe’s top five. They proved their superiority against CFR Cluj in the third qualifying round with a 4-1 aggregate win and are now in pole position to reach the group stage.
Given that Lincoln Red Imps FC conceded five goals in the away leg against Crvena Zvezda, it is clear that the gap in quality between them and higher-pedigree teams from more competitive European leagues remains significant. Braga should have little trouble securing a win on Thursday, and we also predict the match will feature over 2.5 total goals.
Three reasons we expect Over 2.5 Goals Total
- There have been Over 2.5 Goals scored in 3 of Braga’s last 4 matches in all competitions
- Lincoln Red Imps FC were defeated 5-1 by Crvena Zvezda in the second UEFA Champions League qualifying round. In terms of European competition pedigree, Braga can be considered comparable to Crvena Zvezda.
- There have been Over 2.5 Goals scored in 3 of Braga’s last 4 away matches in all competitions
Main prediction Lincoln Red Imps FC - Braga
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Paripesa
1.44
