On Thursday 22 January, the Estádio Municipal de Braga will reverberate to the sound of European football once again with the match between SC Braga and Nottingham Forest. Kick‑off in northern Portugal is set for 20:00 GMT (20:00 local time).
These clubs have never played a competitive match against each other. The only previous meeting was a 2016 friendly in which Nottingham Forest won 3–0. Manager Carlos Vicens and English counterpart Sean Dyche will both view this match as an opportunity to pick up crucial points and build momentum ahead of the knock‑out rounds.
Braga vs Nottingham – Betting Odds
Below is a snapshot of the key betting markets for this Europa League encounter. Odds are quoted in fractional format and represent the latest prices available at the time of writing. As always, make sure to re-check the most updated Braga vs Nottingham Forest betting odds before placing your bets.
1X2 Betting Odds
The 1×2 market is the simplest football wager among Braga vs Forest odds. The numbers “1”, “X” and “2” correspond to the three possible outcomes of the match. “1” means the home team wins, “X” means a draw, and “2” means the away team wins.
| Braga win (1) | Draw (X) | Nottingham win (2) |
| 13/8 | 9/4 | 6/4 |
Because the 1X2 market doesn’t offer any safety net (there’s no refund if the result you backed doesn’t occur), many punters combine 1X2 picks with other markets to reduce risk.
Double Chance Odds
If you’re less confident in predicting an exact result, double chance offers a safety net by covering two of the three possible outcomes. A 1X wager pays out if Braga win or if the match ends level. 12 pays out if either side wins. X2 pays out if there’s a draw or a Nottingham victory.
| 1X – Braga or draw | 12 – Braga or Nottingham | X2 – Draw or Nottingham |
| 6/13 | 3/10 | 5/12 |
Because two outcomes are grouped together, the odds are shorter, but the probability of winning is much higher. This market is popular for matches like this one where a strong favourite can’t be identified – or where the underdog has a penchant for snatching draws.
Handicap Betting Odds
Handicap markets level the playing field by giving one team a virtual head start or deficit. Below we provide a couple of examples, but you can choose the handicap you prefer.
In this case you’ll see two main lines: ±0.5. A bet on Braga -0.5 means the Portuguese side must win the match by any margin for you to collect. Essentially you’re backing Braga to win. Nottingham +0.5 instead means the English side can either draw or win and your bet is a winner.
The alternate line flips the script: Braga +0.5 pays out if Braga avoid defeat, while Nottingham -0.5 requires Forest to win outright.
| Braga -0.5 | Nottingham +0.5 |
| 6/4 | 4/9 |
| Braga +0.5 | Nottingham -0.5 |
| 12/25 | 7/5 |
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Both Teams to Score (BTTS) Odds
The BTTS market is a straightforward yes/no proposition: “Yes” pays out if both sides score at least one goal, while “No” pays out if either team fails to find the net. This covers results such as 1‑0, 2‑0, 0‑0 or 3‑0.
It doesn’t matter how many goals are scored or who wins, all that matters is whether each team gets on the scoreboard.
| Yes | No |
| 9/13 | 1/1 |
Goal Total (Over/Under) Odds
Total goals bets, often called over/under, focus on the combined number of goals scored by both teams. The most common line is 2.5 goals, but you can choose the line you want.
Betting over 2.5 means you need three or more goals in the match, while under 2.5 means two or fewer. The half‑goal eliminates the possibility of a push, so your bet either wins or loses.
| Over 2.5 goals | Under 2.5 goals |
| 9/10 | 4/5 |
Correct Score Odds
Correct score betting is the ultimate test of prediction accuracy. You must pick the exact final scoreline after 90 minutes. Because the potential outcomes are numerous, odds tend to be much longer.
| 0–0 | 1-1 | Braga 2-1 | Nottingham 2-1 |
| 9/1 | 19/4 | 17/2 | 8/1 |
Correct score bets often appeal to punters who like big returns and have a specific match narrative in mind – perhaps you fancy a goalless draw or a high‑scoring match. Remember that any deviation from your chosen scoreline results in a loss, so this market is to be considered high‑risk, high‑reward.
Odds are correct at the time of publication but are subject to change. Always check the latest prices before placing a bet.
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