Braga vs Celta Vigo: Pre-season friendly - July 18, 2026
In a pre-season friendly, Braga will take on Celta Vigo. The match kicks off at 20:30 CET on Saturday, July 18, and here's my betting pick for the game.
Braga vs Celta Vigo: Match preview
Braga finished fourth in the Portuguese league standings last season, collecting 59 points from 34 matches. They began their preparations for the new campaign earlier than their opponents and have already played four friendly matches. Braga won all four of those games. They now have one more pre-season fixture before beginning their UEFA Conference League qualifying campaign. They will face Železničar Pančevo of Serbia over two legs, with Braga entering the tie as clear favourites. The new domestic season begins at the start of next month, with a match against Moreirense scheduled for August 8.
Celta Vigo enjoyed an impressive campaign last season, finishing inside the top six and securing qualification for European competition. They ended the season in sixth place with 54 points from 38 matches. The team are only now beginning their preparations for the new season and will play their first friendly. They have five pre-season matches scheduled before opening their La Liga campaign against Osasuna on August 16.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Braga have won their last four matches.
- Celta Vigo are only just beginning their preparations for the new season.
- These teams last met in 2025, when Braga defeated Celta Vigo 3-1.
Prediction
These are two very strong sides capable of playing attractive football. However, with Celta Vigo only just getting their pre-season preparations underway, my recommendation is to back over 2.5 goals in this match.
