Nice vs Sporting Braga: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Thu, 11 Dec '25)

Prepare your nachos and settle in, because the UEFA Europa League is dishing up a spicy encounter at the Allianz Riviera in France on Thursday, 11 December '25 UTC. As Nice and Sporting Braga prepare to clash, the stage is set for a dramatic showdown, even though Nice's own fans might be crossing their fingers for some divine intervention.

In their only previous encounter, Nice were schooled 2-0 by Sporting Braga on a sweltering Saturday, 29 July '23. With Sporting Braga playing the gracious hosts that day, they surely won't mind borrowing the same generosity on foreign soil this time around. The recent momentum meter has Nice rolling in after a 1-3 tumble against Lorient, while Sporting Braga strutted in high spirits following their 4-0 triumph over FC Arouca. If these teams were playing musical chairs, Nice would be found all alone at position 36 in their league, while Sporting Braga dance comfortably at position 7.

Player performance stats: Sporting Braga should be on high alert for K. Carlos, the man with a nose for goals, who proudly boasts a whopping two goals this season for Nice. On the flip side, Nice will have to keep R. Horta under lock and key, with his season tally of three assists testing his buddy Gabriel Martinéz to another afternoon of top-notch service. Speaking of which, here are the fine gents to keep an eye on: Ali Abdi (6.92), Jérémie Boga (6.9), and Kevin Carlos Omoruyi (6.86) strut the catwalk for Nice, whereas Gabriel Martínez (7.68), Ricardo Horta (7.54), and Gabriel Moscardo (7.5) are the belles of Sporting Braga's ball.

Now, if you've got your eyes on the prize (and by prize, we mean corners), cue the calculators! With possession percentages of 44.6% and 50.8% for Nice and Sporting Braga respectively, you've got to wonder if Nice occasionally forget they're meant to have the ball at times. Also, brace yourself for approximately 3.8 corners from Nice's camp, while Sporting Braga might sprinkle the game with a more generous 5.2 corners on average. They're evenly matched in uncertainty with 8 yellow cards, 1 red card, and 2 penalty goals alike, but hey, sharing is caring, right?

Without further ado and after this whirlwind tour of stats and gags, it seems as though Nice may need more than a pinch of good fortune in this one. If the stars align and history repeats in Braga's favor, one might just say Sporting Braga is slightly better poised for a victory dance, courtesy of their prior successes... But remember, in football, much like life, anything is possible as long as the ball is round!