{"id":1443090,"date":"2026-04-14T12:12:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1443090"},"modified":"2026-04-14T15:28:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T14:28:17","slug":"match-preview-real-betis-vs-braga-16-04-26-europa-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-real-betis-vs-braga-16-04-26-europa-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Betis vs Braga: predictions, stats, tips &amp; odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>All is to play for in Seville on Thursday evening as Real Betis and Braga meet in Andalusia for the second leg of their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/europa-league\/\">Europa League<\/a> quarter-final tie. After a 1-1 stalemate in Portugal seven days ago both teams will have eyes on a place in the final four. The game kicks-off at 8:00pm and below you can find our match preview and best bets.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-bets-amp-predictions\">Best bets &amp; predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Our Prediction<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Odds &amp; Bookmaker<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Confidence<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Why We&#8217;re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Real Betis to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/olp\/open-account?affiliate=365_03841577\">17\/20 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(54.1%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">After a tight 1-1 contest in the first leg, it looks a little tricky to split these two, however, Real Betis&#8217; home record should be taken into consideration. The Spanish side are unbeaten at home in the Europa League this season, while Braga have failed to win on three of their five away outings in the competition. &nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Antony to Score Anytime<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/en\/go\/betmgm-sportsbook?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">11\/4 @ BetMGM<\/a><br>(26.7%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Antony has been one of the standout performers in the Europa League this season. The former Manchester United man has contributed five goals and three assists in Europe this term and looks good value to here to add another goal to his tally. 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They reached the quarter-finals after a convincing 4-1 aggregate win over Panathinaikos, highlighted by a dominant 4-0 second-leg performance that showcased their ability to control ties when in rhythm. Across the competition, Betis have averaged around 1.5 to 1.6 goals per game while conceding just over 1.2 per match, reflecting a relatively balanced but occasionally open style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the league phase and knockout rounds, Manuel Pellegrini\u2019s side have shown consistency in possession and chance creation, often relying on wide threats such as Antony and Ez Abde to stretch opponents. Their first leg against Braga ended 1-1, leaving the tie finely poised heading into the return at La Cartuja. With several players contributing multiple goals and Betis finishing strongly in key matches, they remain well placed to push for a semi-final spot if they can tighten defensively at crucial moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SquawkaBet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1415389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-300x33.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-768x86.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1536x171.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-400x45.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-600x67.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-538x60.jpg 538w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-150x17.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-40x4.jpg 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>SC Braga have produced a solid Europa League campaign built on organisation, control in midfield and efficient finishing. Across the competition, they have averaged around 1.3 to 1.8 goals per game, depending on phase, while conceding roughly 0.6 to 1 goal per match, highlighting a generally disciplined defensive record supported by strong ball recovery numbers and high passing accuracy in possession phases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their route to the quarter-finals included a dominant qualifying run, most notably a 9-1 aggregate win over Lincoln Red Imps, before progressing through the knockout rounds with a blend of narrow and comfortable victories. In the first leg of this tie against Real Betis, Braga drew 1-1 at home, taking an early lead before being pegged back by a second-half penalty, leaving the contest finely balanced<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first leg, despite their home advantage, Braga failed to win the shot count (7-11), and the lack of chance creation could be an issue when they travel to Betis. The hosts are not the biggest price in the market, but at 17\/20, they look a solid proposition to edge out this contest on the Iberian peninsula. <\/p>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/\"><strong>Latest football news<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football betting tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best betting sites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/best-free-bet-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best free bet offers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/accumulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football accumulator tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <div 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