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

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 vs Nottingham Forest: Starting Lineups Time : 22/01/2026 16:00

Sporting Braga
1 - 0
Finished
Nottingham Forest
85' event Leonardo Lelo / Gabri Martinez
75' event Mario Dorgeles / Ricardo Jorge Luz Horta
62' event Joao Filipe Iria Santos Moutinho / Florian Grillitsch
62' event Pau Victor Delgado / Francisco Jose Navarro Aliaga
54' event Ryan Yates
50' event Gabri Martinez
46' event Vitor Carvalho Vieira / Sikou Niakate
8' event Sikou Niakate
event 90+5' Ibrahim Sangare
event 90+4' Elliot Anderson
event 90' Dan Ndoye
event 84' Neco Williams
event 83' Ibrahim Sangare / Ryan Yates
event 75' Nicolas Dominguez / Dilane Bakwa
event 68' Neco Williams / Ola Aina
event 68' Elliot Anderson / Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo
event 68' Callum Hudson-Odoi / James Mcatee
event 53' Morgan Gibbs White
85' event Leonardo Lelo / Gabri Martinez
event 90+5' Ibrahim Sangare
75' event Mario Dorgeles / Ricardo Jorge Luz Horta
event 90+4' Elliot Anderson
62' event Joao Filipe Iria Santos Moutinho / Florian Grillitsch
event 90' Dan Ndoye
62' event Pau Victor Delgado / Francisco Jose Navarro Aliaga
event 84' Neco Williams
54' event Ryan Yates
event 83' Ibrahim Sangare / Ryan Yates
50' event Gabri Martinez
event 75' Nicolas Dominguez / Dilane Bakwa
46' event Vitor Carvalho Vieira / Sikou Niakate
event 68' Neco Williams / Ola Aina
8' event Sikou Niakate
event 68' Elliot Anderson / Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo
event 68' Callum Hudson-Odoi / James Mcatee
event 53' Morgan Gibbs White
Sporting Braga Sporting Braga
Substitutions
#5 Leonardo Lelo
#8 Joao Filipe Iria Santos Moutinho
#18 Pau Victor Delgado
#20 Mario Dorgeles
#6 Vitor Carvalho Vieira
#17 Gabriel Moscardo
#36 Alaa Bellaarouch
#95 Sandro Vidigal
#15 Paulo Andre Rodrigues Oliveira
#12 Tiago Magalhaes Sa
#41 Yanis da Rocha
#72 Joao Aragao
Sporting Braga Sporting Braga Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
6Shots12
0Shots on Goal5
10Fouls18
3Corner Kick1
18Free kick9
0Offside1
2Yellow card3
0Red card1
17Aerial16
4Save0
9Successful Tackles9
7Interceptions5
16Long pass18
5Successful center4
5Shots off goal5
1Hit The Post1
13Head Success4
1Blocked2
9Tackle8
4Dribbles5
21Throw-in19
560Passes428
76Attacks99
29Dangerous attacks41
1Corner Kicks(HT)0
1BigChances2
1BigChancesMissed2
6ShotsInsideBox7
0ShotsOutsideBox5
50DuelsWon35
0.55ExpectedGoals1.74
0xGOT2.11
20Touches In Opposition Box18
12AccurateCrosses11
37GroundDuelsWon31
13AerialDuelsWon4
15Clearances9
Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
Substitutions
#16 Nicolas Dominguez
#8 Elliot Anderson
#7 Callum Hudson-Odoi
#3 Neco Williams
#6 Ibrahim Sangare
#61 Jimmy Sinclair
#64 Ben Hammond
#44 Zach Abbott
#18 Angus Gunn
#67 Keehan Willows
#51 Archie Whitehall
#58 Jack Thompson
Commentary
90+5' Ibrahim Sangare - Nottingham Forest receive a yellow card
90+4' Elliot Anderson - Nottingham Forest receive a red card
90' Dan Ndoye - Nottingham Forest receive a yellow card
85' Sporting Braga — substitution: Leonardo Lelo / Gabri Martinez
84' Neco Williams - Nottingham Forest receive a yellow card
83' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Ibrahim Sangare / Ryan Yates
75' Sporting Braga — substitution: Mario Dorgeles / Ricardo Jorge Luz Horta
75' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Nicolas Dominguez / Dilane Bakwa
68' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Neco Williams / Ola Aina
68' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Elliot Anderson / Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo
68' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Callum Hudson-Odoi / James Mcatee
62' Sporting Braga — substitution: Joao Filipe Iria Santos Moutinho / Florian Grillitsch
62' Sporting Braga — substitution: Pau Victor Delgado / Francisco Jose Navarro Aliaga
54' Own goal! Ryan Yates - Sporting Braga
53' Penalty missed! Morgan Gibbs White - Nottingham Forest
50' Gabri Martinez - Sporting Braga receive a yellow card
46' Sporting Braga — substitution: Vitor Carvalho Vieira / Sikou Niakate
8' Sikou Niakate - Sporting Braga receive a yellow card

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 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.

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 standings and the 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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