The game will take place on Friday, May 1, with kick-off scheduled for 06:00 AEST. Both teams will enter the game fancying their chances.

Quick Picks

Our pick: Braga to win

Value bet: Over 2.5 goals

Long shot: 'Freiburg And Draw' market in the 'Double Chance'

Betting Preview

Braga have had a decent campaign to this point. They secured their place by finishing sixth in the Group Phase, with five wins, two draws, and one defeat. They scored 11 goals and conceded just five in their eight games.

They appeared to be on the verge of elimination in the Round of 16 after a first-leg defeat to Ferencvaros 2-0, but a home tie in the second leg gave them a 4-0 victory (4-2 on aggregate). Carlos Vicens's side would then defeat Real Betis in the quarter-finals, picking up a 4-2 victory in the second leg away from home to win 5-3 on aggregate (1-1 at home).

SC Freiburg have also enjoyed themselves in Europe's secondary club competition. The German side finished seventh in the Group Phase, winning five of their eight games (2D, 1L). They scored 10 goals in that stage, conceding just four. Those interested in Bundesliga betting will know Freiburg have been consistent performers domestically as well.

They would play Belgian side Genk in the Round of 16, and after losing the first leg in Belgium 1-0, they returned to Germany and dispatched them emphatically 5-1. Julian Schuster would then watch his side overcome Celta de Vigo in the quarter-finals, winning the two-legged tie 6-1 on aggregate, scoring three in both matches.

Betting Markets to Watch

The early odds suggest Braga are the most likely to win. This is perhaps due to their record in European competition when hosting German teams. The home team has won each of Braga's last four Europa League betting matches against German teams.

Freiburg's two defeats in this year's competition have both come away from home, adding to the favourite tag that the Portuguese outfit has. However, it is worth recognising that Braga have two defeats, with one at home (4-3 to Zagreb).

The goals market appears to offer some value, especially in the 'Over 2.5' category. Given that the 'Under 2.5 Goals' market has hit in five of Braga's last six Europa League matches as a favourite, both teams have shown that they can score multiple times, especially in the latter rounds of this competition. For those new to soccer betting, the goals market is often a popular choice when two attacking sides meet.

Our Prediction

Check the latest Braga vs Freiburg betting odds at Sportsbet.

We think a Braga win is the most likely outcome, as the Portuguese side have strong home form in this year's competition and tend to do well against German teams.

Our long shot value is in the 'Freiburg And Draw' market in the 'Double Chance' as the German side haven't exactly been pushovers this season. The winner of this tie will face either Manchester United or Athletic Club in the final, with Premier League betting markets already generating significant interest in that potential matchup.