UEFA Europa League

Freiburg vs Braga: UEFA Europa League Analysis

Freiburg
Freiburg
Braga
Braga

Kick-off: 7 May 2026, 19:00

Match Finished · Europa-Park Stadion

Status: Match FinishedVenue: Europa-Park StadionCity: FreiburgRound: Semi-finalsReferee: D. Massa
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Published: 09 May 2026

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Prediction snapshot

Double chance : draw or SC Braga

Win or draw

110%Home
X45%Draw
245%Away
att52%48%
def55%45%
h2h0%100%
form47%53%
goals33%67%
total51.6%48.4%

Head-to-head

SC Braga 2-1 SC FreiburgUEFA Europa League · 30 Apr 2026

Match preview

Match: SC Freiburg vs SC Braga Tournament: UEFA Europa League Kick-off Time: 20:00 London Time Betting Tip: Total Substitutions: Over 8.5 (Odds: 2.85) Analytical Overview Examining the statistical trends in the Europa League provides a compelling case for the

Table of Contents

Match: SC Freiburg vs SC Braga

Tournament: UEFA Europa League

Kick-off Time: 20:00 London Time

Betting Tip: Total Substitutions: Over 8.5 (Odds: 2.85)

Analytical Overview

Examining the statistical trends in the Europa League provides a compelling case for the substitution market in this clash. SC Freiburg has demonstrated a consistent pattern when playing at the Europa-Park Stadion, averaging approximately 4.5 substitutions per game. Their tactical approach often involves late-game rotations to maintain intensity.

On the other side, Braga's managerial strategy in European competitions frequently pushes their substitution count even higher, with an average of 5 changes per match. Given the high stakes of the knockout stages and the physical demands of the game, both sides are highly likely to utilize their bench depth extensively.

Summary: Considering both teams' historical data in the tournament, the "Over 8.5 total substitutions" market offers significant value, as both managers tend to react tactically through multiple personnel changes in the second half.

Freiburg

Freiburg

Last 5 form: 60%Attack: 80%Defence: 67%League run: WDWWLLWWWL
  • Played 13, won 8
  • Clean sheets: 5
  • Failed to score: 3

Recent matches

vs VfL Wolfsburg · 1-1Bundesliga · 03 May 2026
@ SC Braga · 1-2UEFA Europa League · 30 Apr 2026
@ Borussia Dortmund · 0-4Bundesliga · 26 Apr 2026
@ VfB Stuttgart · 1-1DFB Pokal · 23 Apr 2026
vs 1. FC Heidenheim · 2-1Bundesliga · 19 Apr 2026

Standings (fragment)

#TeamPGF-GAPts
6SC Braga811-517
7SC Freiburg810-417
8AS Roma813-616

Injuries & availability

PlayerStatusDetails
P. OsterhageMissing FixtureKnee Injury
M. RosenfelderMissing FixtureHamstring Injury
Y. SuzukiMissing FixtureBroken collarbone
P. OsterhageMissing FixtureKnee Injury
M. RosenfelderMissing FixtureHamstring Injury
Y. SuzukiMissing FixtureBroken collarbone
Braga

Braga

Last 5 form: 67%Attack: 73%Defence: 60%League run: LDWWDLWDWW
  • Played 19, won 13
  • Clean sheets: 11
  • Failed to score: 3

Recent matches

vs Estoril · 1-1Primeira Liga · 03 May 2026
vs SC Freiburg · 2-1UEFA Europa League · 30 Apr 2026
@ Santa Clara · 1-2Primeira Liga · 26 Apr 2026
@ Casa Pia · 1-0Primeira Liga · 23 Apr 2026
vs Famalicao · 2-2Primeira Liga · 19 Apr 2026

Standings (fragment)

#TeamPGF-GAPts
5FC Porto813-717
6SC Braga811-517
7SC Freiburg810-417

Injuries & availability

PlayerStatusDetails
B. Arrey-MbiMissing FixtureInjury
A. BarisicMissing FixtureMuscle Injury
F. GrillitschMissing FixtureInjury
S. NiakateMissing FixtureAchilles Tendon Injury
D. RodriguesMissing FixtureAnkle Injury
B. Arrey-MbiMissing FixtureInjury

Post-match snapshot

Score: 3-1

  • 6' Mario Dorgeles - Red Card
  • 19' L. Kubler - Normal Goal
  • 41' J. Manzambi - Normal Goal
  • 62' Pau Víctor - Yellow Card
  • 65' Jean-Baptiste Gorby - Yellow Card

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