Celtic vs Braga — Match Preview, Prediction & Betting Tips

Celtic take on Braga this Thursday night at Parkhead and it should be a tasty Europa League clash. Both sides are lookin’ for points and with Celtic at home you’d think they got the edge, but Braga ain’t a pushover either.

Form

Celtic

Celtic been solid domestically, hardly conceding and looking steady at the back.

Few of their games been a bit flat up top tho, not loads of goals flying in.

Still, unbeaten in regulation time so far this season is no bad record at all.

Braga

Braga’s form is kinda up and down.

They don’t travel too well in Europe, always seems like they struggle away from Portugal.

They can still nick a goal if given space though, so Celtic can’t just relax.

H2H

Not much history between these two, only a couple of times in Europe before and each team grabbed a win. Not really a clear trend, but Celtic at home usually makes them hard to crack.

Team News

Celtic missing a couple lads like Johnston and Jota, which ain’t ideal. Iheanacho likely leading the line and Maeda always works his socks off.
Braga might be missing some depth too but hard to know exact injuries, they’ll probably sit deep and look for counters.

Prediction

Honestly feels like Celtic edge it but not by loads. Their defence is tight but goals not free-flowing, so could be close.

Score shout: Celtic 2-1 Braga

Players to Watch

Maeda for Celtic, he just never stops running and can grab a goal.

Iheanacho too, proper poacher if he gets service.

For Braga maybe Fran Navarro, dangerous on his day.

Best Bets

Celtic to win (home advantage big here)

Under 2.5 goals could land, both teams been tight recently

2-1 Celtic correct score if you fancy a bit of value

Anytime scorer: Maeda

Wrap Up

Celtic should get the win, but don’t expect them to steamroll Braga. More like a grind it out type of European night, maybe decided by one goal.