Sporting Braga vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 January

Sporting Braga

W L L W D

6th place in Group A

1-0

22/01/2026 16:00

Nottingham Forest

D D W L L

13th place in Group A

UEFA Europa League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sporting Braga vs Nottingham Forest on 22 January 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sporting Braga vs Nottingham Forest preview before placing your bet.

Sporting Braga are currently 6th with 17 points after 8 matches.
Nottingham Forest sit 13th with 14 points from 8 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Nottingham Forest to win with probability 38%.
Head-to-head history favors Nottingham Forest, who have won 1 of the last 1 meetings. Sporting Braga have no wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

16:00

2026-01-22

Sporting Braga vs Nottingham Forest - Prediction & Odds

Sporting Braga

Nottingham Forest

2026-01-22 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 22/01/2026

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Lyon	21	8	7	0	1	18	5	13
02 Aston Villa	21	8	7	0	1	14	6	8
03 Midtjylland	19	8	6	1	1	18	8	10
04 Real Betis	17	8	5	2	1	13	7	6
05 FC Porto	17	8	5	2	1	13	7	6
06 Sporting Braga	17	8	5	2	1	11	5	6
07 SC Freiburg	17	8	5	2	1	10	4	6
08 AS Roma	16	8	5	1	2	13	6	7
09 Racing Genk	16	8	5	1	2	11	7	4
10 Bologna	15	8	4	3	1	14	7	7
11 VfB Stuttgart	15	8	5	0	3	15	9	6
12 Ferencvarosi TC	15	8	4	3	1	12	11	1
13 Nottingham Forest	14	8	4	2	2	15	7	8
14 FC Viktoria Plzen	14	8	3	5	0	8	3	5
15 Crvena Zvezda	14	8	4	2	2	7	6	1
16 Celta Vigo	13	8	4	1	3	15	11	4
17 PAOK Saloniki	12	8	3	3	2	17	14	3
18 Lille	12	8	4	0	4	12	9	3
19 Fenerbahce	12	8	3	3	2	10	7	3
20 Panathinaikos	12	8	3	3	2	11	9	2
21 Celtic FC	11	8	3	2	3	13	15	-2
22 Ludogorets Razgrad	10	8	3	1	4	12	15	-3
23 Dinamo Zagreb	10	8	3	1	4	12	16	-4
24 Brann	9	8	2	3	3	9	11	-2
25 Young Boys	9	8	3	0	5	10	16	-6
26 Sturm Graz	7	8	2	1	5	5	11	-6
27 FCSB	7	8	2	1	5	9	16	-7
28 Go Ahead Eagles	7	8	2	1	5	6	14	-8
29 Feyenoord	6	8	2	0	6	11	15	-4
30 Basel	6	8	2	0	6	9	13	-4
31 Red Bull Salzburg	6	8	2	0	6	10	15	-5
32 Glasgow Rangers	4	8	1	1	6	5	14	-9
33 Nice	3	8	1	0	7	7	15	-8
34 FC Utrecht	1	8	0	1	7	5	15	-10
35 Malmo FF	1	8	0	1	7	4	15	-11
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv	1	8	0	1	7	2	22	-20

Head To Head

15/07/2016 13:45

Sporting Braga

0 - 3

Nottingham Forest

INT CF

Sporting Braga

Draw

Nottingham Forest

100%

Sporting Braga Last 6 matches

18/01/2026 14:00

CD Tondela 0 - 1 Sporting Braga POR D1

14/01/2026 14:45

Fafe 2 - 1 Sporting Braga POR CUP

10/01/2026 16:00

Vitoria Guimaraes 2 - 1 Sporting Braga PORLC

07/01/2026 16:00

Benfica 1 - 3 Sporting Braga PORLC

03/01/2026 14:00

Estrela da Amadora 3 - 3 Sporting Braga POR D1

28/12/2025 14:00

Sporting Braga 2 - 2 Benfica POR D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Nottingham Forest

17/01/2026 13:30

Nottingham Forest 0 - 0 Arsenal ENG PR

09/01/2026 15:30

Wrexham 3 - 3 Nottingham Forest ENG FAC

06/01/2026 16:00

West Ham United 1 - 2 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

03/01/2026 08:30

Aston Villa 3 - 1 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

30/12/2025 15:30

Nottingham Forest 0 - 2 Everton ENG PR

27/12/2025 08:30

Nottingham Forest 1 - 2 Manchester City ENG PR

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues UEFA Europa League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

254

Avg. per game

0.85

Conceded

141

Avg. per game

0.47

Scored

178

Avg. per game

0.59

Conceded

158

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

167 (56%)133 (44%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

133 (44%)167 (56%)

Sporting Braga

Recent matches

Nottingham Forest

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sporting Braga

Nottingham Forest

Shots

Sporting Braga

Total shots

13.56 avg / game

Blocked

673 total

Avg. 3.47

Nottingham Forest

Total shots

11.63 avg / game

Blocked

835 total

Avg. 3.48

Sporting Braga Pass Nottingham Forest

Total passes

115764

Avg. 503 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

57%

Total passes

97005

Avg. 380 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sporting Braga

300

Played games

Nottingham Forest

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

116

Clean sheets

0.28

5.16

1549

Corners

1330

4.43

15.31

4593

Throw-ins

4898

16.33

1.26

378

Offsides

517

1.72

2.20

659

GK saves

780

2.60

Sporting Braga

DISCIPLINARY

Nottingham Forest

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.00

599

522

1.74

0.12

0.04

10.75

3226

Fouls

2967

9.89

10.58

3175

Tackles

3880

12.93

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How We Build the Sporting Braga vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sporting Braga vs Nottingham Forest on 22 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this UEFA Europa League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Sporting Braga vs Nottingham Forest Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sporting Braga's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nottingham Forest's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

UEFA Europa League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live UEFA Europa League standings and the UEFA Europa League form table to understand exactly where Sporting Braga and Nottingham Forest sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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