Braga hold a 2-1 lead heading into the second leg of their 2025/26 UEFA Europa League semi-final contest against Freiburg.

The Germans will be aiming to overturn the deficit to reach the final but the Portuguese outfit will be feeling confident about their own chances.

The second leg will take place on Friday, May 8 (06:00 AEST).

Quick Picks

• Our pick: Freiburg to win
• Value bet: Over 2.5 goals
• Long shot: Freiburg to win 2-1 

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As noted, Braga managed to take victory in the first leg in a game that they had been labelled as favourites.

The Portuguese outfit would need a last-minute goal to help them take an advantage to Germany, having scored within the first 10 minutes of the game.

Demir Ege Tıknaz found the net early to give them a lead, but the Germans hit back eight minutes later through Vincenzo Grifo.

The game appeared to be heading for a stalemate, but two minutes into stoppage time, substitute Mario Dorgeles came up with a huge goal to give them the advantage.

The first leg wasn't a classic, but it featured two teams that would play solid soccer.

Braga had eight shots on goal, but only four of them were on target. Freiburg would have 10 shots on the host's goal, but only three of theirs would be on target. Ball possession was almost equal, with Braga edging it 51% to 49%.

Betting Markets to Watch

Our tips and predictions were mostly right for the first leg, as we had picked out Braga as winners and for the over 2.5 goals to hit. Looking ahead to this one, we think another home win is likely.

Freiburg are the favourites, as they have won each of their last seven Europa League betting home matches (regular time only).

Their only defeats in this year's competition have come away from home, while Braga have been beaten once on their travels this year (Round of 16).

We think there's going to be value in the over 2.5 goals market once again.

This market has hit in each of SC Freiburg's last four Europa League matches, and with the Germans needing a win, they could look to approach the game with an attacking intent from the onset.

Our Prediction

Check the latest Freiburg vs Braga betting odds at Sportsbet.

Our prediction is that Freiburg will likely win the game. We think a Freiburg 2-1 correct score offers long shot value, with the game going into additional time.

If this happens, we think Braga will go through to the UEL final as winners by winning in ET.