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Sporting Braga and Lazio face off at Estádio Municipal de Braga on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 8:00 pm UK time, in a UEFA Europa League League Phase clash. While Lazio are already through to the last 16, Braga must win and rely on other results to keep their European hopes alive.

Interesting Fact:

Lazio are unbeaten in their Europa League campaign this season, securing six wins from seven matches.

Team Analysis

Braga

Despite a strong domestic run, Braga have struggled in Europe, with just one win in six Europa League matches since their opening-day victory. Their recent home form, however, offers hope for this crucial encounter.

Form:

• Last 5 matches: W-W-L-L-W
• Last match: 2-1 loss vs Union SG

Key Players:

• Amine El Ouazzani: Scored in two of his last three matches and leads Braga’s attack.
• Ricardo Horta: The skipper provides creativity and leadership in the final third.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Out: Vitor Carvalho (suspension), Bruma (suspension).

Lazio

Lazio’s stellar Europa League form has guaranteed them a place in the last 16. They aim to finish the league phase on a high, but rotation is expected as they prepare for a tough Serie A schedule.

Form:

• Last 5 matches: W-D-L-W-D
• Last match: 3-1 win vs Real Sociedad

Key Players:

• Pedro: Lazio’s top scorer in the Europa League with four goals.
• Mattia Zaccagni: An assist and goal threat, though suspended for this match.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Out: Nicolo Rovella (suspension), Mattia Zaccagni (suspension), Nuno Tavares (injury), Manuel Lazzari (injury), Patric (injury), Matias Vecino (injury).

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between Braga and Lazio.

Key Stats:

• Braga have won two of their three home games in the Europa League this season.
• Lazio have won all three of their Europa League away games, scoring seven goals.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Braga 1-2 Lazio

Despite Braga’s desperation to win, Lazio’s superior quality and unbeaten European record should see them claim a narrow victory.

Betting Tips

1. Both Teams to Score: Yes
2. Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
3. Anytime Goalscorer: Pedro

Possible Lineups

Braga (3-4-2-1):
Hornicek; Bambu, Oliveira, Niakate; Fernandes, Gorby, Moutinho, Martinez; Horta, Gharbi; El Ouazzani

Lazio (4-2-3-1):
Mandas; Hysaj, Gigot, Gila, Pellegrini; Guendouzi, Dele-Bashiru; Tchaouna, Dia, Pedro; Noslin

Hot Stat

Lazio have scored seven first-half goals in their last six Europa League matches, underlining their strong starts.

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