SC Braga vs Ferencvarosi TC Prediction - UEFA Europa League
The Europa League clash between SC Braga and Ferencvarosi TC takes place amidst fierce competition for a top spot, with the visitors having a psychological advantage after their first-leg victory.
The match between SC Braga and Ferencvarosi TC at 10:30 PM on March 18, 2026, is the highlight of the UEFA Europa League round. This is a clash between two teams with very close point totals, where the home team Braga is striving to protect its 6th position while the visiting team Ferencvarosi aims to break away from 12th place.
Current league position and form
Currently, SC Braga is in 6th place with 17 points, while Ferencvarosi TC is in 12th place with 15 points. A win for the away team would allow them to directly overtake their opponent in the overall standings.
| Team | Location | Point | Form (last 5 matches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC Braga | 6 | 17 | 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss |
| Ferencvarosi TC | 12 | 15 | 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss |
SC Braga: Strength from the defense
The Portuguese representative is having a fairly stable season with 10 wins in 15 matches played. Notably, SC Braga's defense is extremely disciplined, conceding an average of only 0.6 goals per game. However, their recent form has shown signs of slowing down with only 2 wins in their last 5 matches (2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss).
At home, Braga remains a formidable force, having secured 6 wins in 7 home matches since the start of the season. Their ability to control the game and capitalize on opportunities averages 1.7 goals per match.
Ferencvarosi TC: Effective in gameplay
On the other side of the pitch, Ferencvarosi TC has shown efficiency with a scoring rate of 1.5 goals per game. Despite playing fewer matches than their opponent (11 games), they have secured 6 wins. Their form in the last 5 matches is similar to Braga's, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss.
History of confrontations and current team situation.
Historically, in their most recent encounter on March 13, 2026, Ferencvarosi TC secured a convincing 2-0 victory against SC Braga. This result gives the Hungarian team a huge psychological advantage ahead of their upcoming away match.
SC Braga's absentee list
Braga, playing at home, are facing serious personnel problems in their defense and midfield:
- A. Basic:Absent due to muscle injury.
- Vitor Carvalho:Absent due to injury.
- A. El Ouazzani:His availability for the match is uncertain due to a leg injury.
- S. Niakate:His availability for the match is uncertain due to injury.
Ferencvarosi TC's absentee list
The visiting team also suffered significant losses with a lengthy list of injured players:
- K. Zachariassen:Absent due to suspension (having accumulated enough yellow cards).
- S. Gartenmann, B. Otvos:Absent due to injury.
- E. Acolatse, M. Corbu, N. Kajan, A. Osvath:Not competing.
Analysis and prediction of results
Based on the statistics, the match is predicted to be very close. SC Braga has the home advantage and a solid defense, but Ferencvarosi has a better head-to-head record and a high morale. With both teams missing several key players, a draw is considered a very likely outcome.
Predictions for the match outcome suggest a 45% chance of a draw or an away win, while Braga's chances of winning are only 10%. The match is expected to be low-scoring, with predictions of Braga scoring under 2.5 goals and Ferencvarosi scoring under 1.5 goals.
Team lineup updated at 22:00 on March 18, 2026
Official lineup
SC Braga
Diagram: 4-3-3
CoachCarlos Vicens
Starting lineup:
- 1. Lukáš Horníček (G)
- 2. Victor Gómez (D)
- 14. Gustaf Lagerbielke (D)
- 4. Sikou Niakaté (D)
- 26. Bright Arrey-Mbi (D)
- 77. Gabriel Martínez (M)
- 27. Florian Grillitsch (M)
- 29. Jean-Baptiste Gorby (M)
- 21. Ricardo Horta (F)
- 18. Pau Víctor (F)
- 10. Rodrigo Zalazar (F)
Substitutes:
- 12. Tiago Sá
- 78. Joao Carvalho
- 15. Paulo Oliveira
- 41. Yanis da Rocha
- 5. Leonardo da Vinci
- 8. João Moutinho
- 17. Gabriel Mozart
- 20. Mario Dorgeles
- 34. Demir Ege Tıknaz
- 50. Diego Rodrigues
- 9. Amine El Ouazzani
- 39. Fran Navarro
Ferencvarosi TC
Diagram: 3-5-2
CoachRobbie Keane
Starting lineup:
- 99. David Grof (G)
- 27. Ibrahim Cissé (D)
- 28. Toon Raemaekers (D)
- 4. Mariano Gómez (D)
- 25. Cebrail Makreckis (M)
- 36. Gabi Kanichowsky (M)
- 66. Júlio Romão (M)
- 15. Mohammad Abu Fani (M)
- 47. Callum O'Dowda (M)
- 11. Yusuf Bamille (F)
- 75. Lenny Joseph (F)
Substitutes:
- 1. Ádám Varga
- 82. Zalán Tóth
- 22. Gábor Szalai
- 5. Naby Keïta
- 10. Jonathan Levi
- 72. Ádám Madarasz
- 77. Barnabás Nagy
- 20. Cadu
- 19. Franko Kovačević
- 30. Zsombor Gruber
