Braga vs Ferencvaros: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview

Braga need to overturn a two-goal deficit to stay in the Europa League. The second leg takes place at Estadio Municipal de Braga on Wednesday.

Match background

The first leg in Budapest finished 2-0 to Ferencvaros last Thursday. That was the clubs’ first-ever meeting.

First leg details

Ferencvaros scored through Gabi Kanichowsky and Lenny Joseph. Both teams had three shots on target in that game.

Context and form

Braga reached the round of 16 after finishing sixth in their group. Ferencvaros advanced via the Europa League playoffs.

Braga have lost two of nine Europa League main-stage matches this season. Their record reads five wins and two draws.

The Portuguese club were Europa League finalists in 2010-11. They have not reached the quarter-finals since 2015-16.

Braga recent trends

Braga have won each of their last six two-legged UEFA ties. They overturned a two-goal deficit against Sheriff Tiraspol in 2021-22.

At home, three of seven recent victories came by two or more goals. That gives the hosts some cause for belief.

Ferencvaros recent trends

Ferencvaros have lost five of their last eight Europa League away matches. Four of those defeats were by two or more goals.

Last season they lost a tie after winning the first leg at home. Manager Robbie Keane warned it will be difficult away from home.

Momentum and statistics

Ferencvaros arrive on a six-game winning run across all competitions. They scored 17 goals in that streak and kept three clean sheets.

The visitors could become the first Hungarian side in 41 years to reach a major European quarter-final. The prospect adds significance to this fixture.

Team News

This Braga vs Ferencvaros: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview covers selection updates ahead of the match.

Braga are likely without centre-back Adrian Barisic. He continues to recover from an abductor problem.

Midfielder Vitor Carvalho will miss his eighth consecutive game. Victor Gomez returns from suspension.

Amine El Ouazzani may feature after returning from a foot injury. He was an unused substitute in the first leg.

Ferencvaros will still be without Stefan Gartenmann. Bence Otvos misses a fifth straight match with discomfort.

Kristoffer Zachariassen is suspended for one match after accumulating bookings. That rules him out of this trip.

Players to watch

Ricardo Horta is Braga’s captain and main attacking threat. He has scored in each of his last four home matches.

Gabi Kanichowsky and Lenny Joseph scored in the first leg. Their form will matter for Ferencvaros on the road.

Possible lineups

Prediction

Both teams skipped league duties over the weekend. They should arrive physically fresher for this midweek tie.

Braga have European comeback history and stronger competition pedigree. They could overturn the deficit, perhaps needing extra time.

Projection: Braga 2-0 Ferencvaros after extra time. Braga would win 3-2 on aggregate.

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