Scottish champions Celtic host Braga in the Europa League league phase on Thursday, and our betting tips for the match can be backed in a 7/1 bet builder.
Brendan Rodgers and his Celtic side return to continental action with a home clash against Braga in the Europa League league phase on Thursday, with kick-off scheduled for 17:45.
The Bhoys travelled to Belgrade to take on Red Star in their opener last week, and after initially taking the lead through Kelechi Iheanacho, they were held to a 1-1 draw by the Serbian side.
They followed that up with a goalless stalemate against Hibernian on Saturday. That result saw them drop to second place in the Scottish Premiership table, with Hearts climbing to first.
Braga, meanwhile, claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Feyenoord on MD1 of the league phase.
Carlos Vicens’ side were winless in three ahead of the match, but Fran Navarro’s 79th-minute goal proved to be enough to seal a crucial triumph over the Eredivisie outfit on home turf.
That winning feeling soon faded however, as they were beaten 1-0 by Nacional on Sunday.
Celtic vs Braga Bet Builder Tips
- Celtic to Win @ 10/11
- Benjamin Nygren to Score at Any Time @ 2/1
- Ricardo Horta – Over 0.5 Shots on Target @ 8/11
Celtic to Win @ 10/11
Our first tip for Thursday’s early kick-off in the Europa League is for Celtic to win the match.
Although the Hoops have won just two of their last six across all competitions, Braga have a poor away record in the Europa League, which sees us favour the hosts ahead of the tie.
The Liga Portugal outfit have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last seven Europa League away ties and have won just two of their last 10 away games in the competition.
At 10/11, we see value in backing the Scottish champions to secure all three points on MD2.
A win would likely ease the pressure currently bestowed upon head coach Rodgers, with Robbie Keane priced as the favourite in the next Celtic manager betting odds market.
Benjamin Nygren to Score at Any Time @ 2/1
Having joined from Nordsjaelland on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee in the summer, Benjamin Nygren has quickly established himself as one of the Bhoys’ standout players.
The Swede, who is able to operate on either flank or in central midfield, has three goals and four assists in 11 matches across all competitions for Celtic thus far this term.
This includes an assist for Iheanacho’s goal against Red Star last week, while he also registered two of his side’s six shots on target, accumulating a total xG of 0.27 in 90 minutes.
With a clear eye for goal, at 2/1, Nygren is a strong candidate to get on the scoresheet here.
Ricardo Horta – Over 0.5 Shots on Target @ 8/11
Finally, we’re backing Braga skipper Ricardo Horta to register one shot on target.
The ex-Malaga midfielder impressed in the win over Feyenoord last week, and having been named in the lineup for a third successive match at the weekend, he should start again here.
Horta is often willing to test the opposing goalkeeper, proven by his 1.6 SOTs per game average in the Portuguese top-flight this term. He also has two goals in five matches in the division.
At 8/11, there’s clear value in backing the 31-year-old to hit the target on Wednesday.
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Celtic vs Braga Betting Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
| Celtic | 10/11 |
| Draw | 11/4 |
| Braga | 11/4 |
| Player to Score at Any Time | Odds |
| Daizen Maeda | 11/8 |
| Kelechi Iheanacho | 6/4 |
| Shin Yamada | 7/4 |
| Benjamin Nygren | 2/1 |
| Callum Osmand | 2/1 |
| Jota | 2/1 |
| Johnny Kenny | 2/1 |
| Fran Navarro | 12/5 |
| Pau Victor | 12/5 |
| Sebastian Tounekti | 13/5 |
