Rangers have won both previous home games against Braga, knocking them out of this competition in both 2020 and 2022.
The Gers have won eight of 12 previous home games against Portuguese clubs, losing just one, including winning three out of five since returning to Europe in 2018. Braga had lost all four previous visits to Scotland, prior to victory at Celtic Park just last month.
Rangers vs Braga preview
Rangers have enjoyed so much success in the Europa League in recent times, reaching the 2022 final as well as last season's quarter-finals. Right now though, the Gers are rock-bottom of the gigantic league table, yet to pick up a point, staring down the barrel of being eliminated with multiple games to go. Last time out in this competition, the Gers were easily swatted aside 2-0 by Roma at Ibrox, following on from defeats at the hands of Genk, Sturm Graz and then Brann. Including summer qualifiers, the Light Blues have now lost seven successive European matches for the first time ever.
Their three remaining league phase opponents are Ferencváros, Ludogorets Razgrad, Porto, thereby in desperate need of a win here to keep alive their top 24 hopes. Domestically, Danny Röhl has won all four Premiership matches since succeeding Russell Martin as manager, albeit they remain fourth, and were very unconvincing against bottom of the table Livingston on Saturday, prevailing 2-1. On Monday, chief executive Patrick Stewart and sporting director Kevin Thelwell were both sacked, a decision celebrated by most supporters, but will this signal an upturn in fortunes on the field?
As for Braga, having already won at Celtic Park in the league phase, they fancy their chances of a repeat just 4.3 miles across Glasgow. The Archbishops began the league phase with three successive victories, beating Feyenoord, Celtic and Crvena zvezda, before a surprise 4-3 defeat when Genk visited the Quarry earlier this month, conceding four times in a 27 minute spree. This though leaves them fifth, very much in a commanding position to progress.
Domestically however, things are not going so well, meaning that Carlos Vicens is a man under pressure. Braga have not finished lower than fifth since 2014, but are currently seventh in the Primeira Liga, losing three of 11 matches already, winning only four. The Arsenalists have actually won only two of nine league games since mid-August, but did progress in the Taça de Portugal on Sunday, swatting aside Nacional 4-2 at home. In summary, despite decent Europa League results, Braga are far from unstoppable, but they may prove to be too strong for this iteration of Rangers.
Rangers vs Braga head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 4.
- Rangers Wins: 3. Draws: Zero. Braga Wins: 1.
Rangers team news
Danny Röhl remains without Derek Cornelius, John Souttar and Mikey Moore due to injuries, while £10 million summer signing Youssef Chermiti is also a doubt, very much limiting his options.
Due to a shortage of centre-backs, Röhl reverted to a back four against Livingston, so Emmanuel Fernandez, scorer at the weekend, is set to make his European debut alongside Nasser Djiga.
Further forward, Thelo Aasgaard was hooked at half time on Saturday following an anonymous display, so Lyall Cameron, Nedim Bajrami, Bojan Miovski or perhaps all three could come into the XI. Key winger Djeidi Gassama, who has scored five times in Europe so far this season, would sit out the trip to Ferencváros in a fortnight if booked.
Rangers predicted lineup vs Braga: (4-2-3-1): Butland; Tavernier, Dijga, Fernandez, Meghoma; Raskin, Diomandé, Antman, Cameron, Gassama; Danilo.
Rangers player to watch vs Braga
Captain James Tavernier will make his 539th appearance for Rangers. Of his 136 goals for the club, 20 have come in UEFA competition, so can the skipper step forward and fire his side to victory?
Braga team news
Carlos Vicens is without defenders Jonatás Noro and Vítor Carvalho due to injury, so there will be a start for former Celtic centre-back Gustaf Lagerbielke, who only ever made ten appearances across the city.
Further forward, Ricardo Horta will be donning the armband, his 447th appearance for the club, while Amine El Ouazzani is expected to continue to lead the attack.
Braga predicted lineup vs Rangers: (4-3-3): Horníček; Gómez, Lagerbielke, Niakaté, Lelo; Moutinho, Grillitsch, R Horta; Martínez, Zalazar, El Ouazzani.
Braga player to watch vs Rangers
Few active players are as experienced as João Moutinho. He earned 146 caps for Portugal, winning the Euros and the Nations League, while this'll be his 925th senior club appearance, of which 166 have come in UEFA competition, and the 39 year old will be running the show from midfield.
Rangers vs Braga prediction
We are forecasting that Rangers' miserable Europa League campaign will continue to be, well, pointless, backing Braga to leave Glasgow with three points once again: Rangers 1-2 Braga.
Rangers vs Braga FAQs - UEFA Europa League
How to watch Rangers vs Braga in the Europa League on TV channel?
Rangers vs Braga in the Europa League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 3.
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Rangers vs Braga in the Europa League on live streaming?
Rangers vs Braga in the Europa League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Discovery+
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Rangers vs Braga in the Europa League?
Rangers vs Braga takes place on Thursday 27 November 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (GMT), 15:00 (ET) & 12:00 (PT).