Thursday’s Europa League match between SC Freiburg and Braga begins at 3:00 p.m. ET on Paramount+. Freiburg enters as solid favorites on their home pitch, returning a 1.66x payout on PrizePicks with a victory.
The German side returns home down a goal in the second leg of the Europa League semifinals. Braga’s stoppage time winner in the first leg sees the Liga Portugal club up 2-1.
Below, we'll break down our SC Freiburg vs. Braga prediction and picks for Thursday's Europa League match, including winner payouts, total goals, and top player picks for PrizePicks.
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SC Freiburg vs. Braga Prediction, Picks for Europa League – Thursday, May 7
The Julian Schuster-led club should feel fairly confident returning home down just a goal after last week’s first leg. Freiburg has been one of the best home teams in the Europa League, winning all six of its matches at the Europa-Park-Stadion.
Braga looks to put an end to this streak in the club's first time visiting the German grounds. One could argue that Braga may have gotten an unlucky shake to not come away with a larger lead from last week.
The Portuguese side performed slightly under its xG and scored its second goal in the final 30 seconds of the match. Rodrigo Salazar had his penalty saved at the end of the first half, and leaving a goal on the table could loom large in such a tight matchup.
Freiburg’s lone goal in the first leg came from its Italian star, Vincenzo Grifo. The veteran attacking MF is in exceptional form with 5 goal contributions in four straight Europa League matches. Based on the German side’s knockout round performances at home, it’s hard to imagine that Grifo and Co. won't remain aggressive.
In six Europa League matches this season, Freiburg has scored 14 goals and conceded just 2 at the Europa-Park-Stadion. The Bundesliga club defeated Celta and Genk at home by a combined score of 8-1 in the round of 16 and the quarterfinals.
Schuster’s squad has converted its chances at a far higher rate at home, and the defense has been as stout as any in front of its supporters. Braga’s lead isn't big enough to simply park the bus, and committing too many players forward could lead to an open match that may benefit Freiburg.
The Germans could eagerly attempt to equalize the aggregate score and perhaps pull away later with the Europa League final on the line.
SC Freiburg vs. Braga Spread, Total Goals, Payouts – Thursday, May 7
SC Freiburg enters Thursday’s game as home favorites against Braga, returning a 1.66x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
Here are the full payouts for the SC Freiburg vs. Braga game on PrizePicks.
- Winner Payout: SC Freiburg – 1.66x | Tie – 3.44x | Braga – 4.34x
- Spread: SC Freiburg -1.5 (3.03x Payout)
- Total Goals: 2.5 (Over – 1.88x)
- Both Teams to Score: Yes 1.85x | No 1.88x
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SC Freiburg vs. Braga Prediction on Total Goals – 5/7/26
Here are some stats to know to help you make your SC Freiburg vs. Braga prediction on total goals for Thursday, May 7. Check out more of our soccer picks and predictions on Playbook.
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- Each of Freiburg's two home knockout-round matches has featured more than 2.5 total goals, whereas none of the four group-stage home games surpassed that mark.
- Freiburg has outperformed its xG by 4 goals at home in the knockout rounds and by 5.33 goals across all knockout-round games to date. Braga is outperforming its xG in the knockout rounds by 3.72 goals.
- Braga has scored just 8 goals in six away matches in the Europa League. The Portuguese side is conceding just under 1 goal per game on the road.
- Vincens’ squad averages just below 10 shots per game with only 4 on target in the Europa League.
- Freiburg’s attacking output has been slightly higher at 13.2 shots per game and 5 on target.
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SC Freiburg vs. Braga Projected Lineups for Thursday, May 7
Take a look at the SC Freiburg vs. Braga projected lineups for today's Europa League match. Lineups aren't official and should be confirmed before match start.
SC Freiburg Lineup vs. Braga: Projected 4-2-3-1
- Goalkeeper: Noah Atubolu
- Defense: Matthia Ginter, Jordy Makengo, Phillip Lienhart, Philipp Treu
- Midfield: Johan Manzambi, Maximilian Eggestein, Lucas Holer
- Forwards: Vincenzo Grifo, Igor Matanovic, Jan-Niklas Beste
Braga Lineup vs. Freiburg: Projected 4-3-2-1
- Goalkeeper: Lukas Hornicek
- Defense: Gustaf Lagerbielke, Vitor Carvalho, Paulo Oliveira, Victor Gomez
- Midfield: Jean-Baptiste Gorby, Demir Ege Tiknaz, Joao Moutinho
- Forwards: Ricardo Horta, Amine El Ouazzani, Rodrigo Zalazar
SC Freiburg vs. Braga Player Picks, Stats for PrizePicks: 5/7/26
Here are Freiburg vs. Braga player picks to target for the Europa League on PrizePicks for Thursday, May 7. Today’s Europa League picks include Vincenzo Grifo and Victor Gomez.
SC Freiburg MF Vincenzo Grifo vs. Braga
Vincenzo Grifo Projections via PrizePicks: 0.5 Goal + Assist (Demon), 0.5 Shots on Target (Goblin), 24.5 Passes Attempted
- Grifo has been Schuster’s most consistent attacking threat, leading the team with 8 G/A in the Europa League. The veteran is outscoring his xG/A by 3.51.
- The Italian midfielder is averaging 0.6 shots on target for the entirety of the Europa League campaign. This number is closer to 1.0 in the knockout rounds.
- Grifo is averaging just under 23 passes attempted per game in 13 Europa League matches, including 25.6 in the knockout rounds.
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Braga D Victor Gomez vs. Freiburg
Victor Gomez Projections via PrizePicks: 0.5 Goal + Assist (Demon), 2.5 Tackles (Demon), 45.5 Passes Attempted
- Gomez has provided an assist in back-to-back Europa League matches. He now has 3 assists in 11 starts.
- Gomez is averaging 1.8 tackles in the Europa League. The Spanish defender had 4 in the first leg from his right-back position.
- The 26-year-old is averaging nearly 51 passes attempted per match. Gomez has surpassed 45.5 passes attempted in three of his four knockout round matches.
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Freiburg looks to erase Braga’s 1-goal lead when it hosts the Portuguese side on Thursday. Braga, meanwhile, attempts to protect its advantage and advance to the Europa League final for the first time in 15 years.
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