Braga vs Benfica Prediction 17 May 2025
🔊 The clash between Braga and Benfica promises to be a real battle. The hosts have a chance to climb to third place, while the visitors aim to secure the championship. However, both teams need their rivals to slip up. A win alone won't be enough to achieve their goals. How will one of the key matches of the final round of the Primeira Liga conclude?
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 26 February 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Benfica Lisbon):
- ball possession percentage: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 8 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 0.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Braga and Benfica:
- 50 matches played;
- home wins - 13, away wins - 31, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 51 for Braga, 93 for Benfica;
- average first-half total - 1.3, second-half - 1.58;
- average total goals per match - 2.88.
Head-to-head statistics Braga - Benfica
Braga Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primeira Liga tournament (home team - Casa Pia, away team - Braga). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here's the game statistics (Braga vs Casa Pia):
- ball possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 13 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
Braga hold fourth place in the Primeira Liga standings, thanks to their balanced play. They have been formidable at home, winning 8 of their last 9 matches on their own turf. The team boasts a solid defense, conceding less than one goal per game on average. Their attack is equally impressive, averaging 1.64 goals per match.
Match Results: Braga
Benfica Lisbon Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Primeira Liga tournament (home team - Benfica Lisbon, away - Sporting Lisbon). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Benfica Lisbon vs Sporting Lisbon):
- ball possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 2;
- fouls: 24 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 4.
Benfica are one of the frontrunners in the Portuguese league, currently sitting in second place thanks to their potent attack and well-structured defense. The Eagles are on an impressive 14-match unbeaten streak, netting more than two goals in nearly every game this season, averaging 2.5 goals per match. Their attack is their primary weapon, achieving an average of 3.3 goals over the last ten games while conceding very few (0.7 on average).
Match Results: Benfica Lisbon
Latest news
Braga
❌ Jonathas Noro will be unavailable to assist his teammates due to an Achilles injury. The defender has been sidelined for a while.
Benfica Lisbon
🔝 Bruno Lage was named the best coach in the Primeira Liga for April, Nicolás Otamendi was recognized as the best defender, and Andriy Lunin as the top goalkeeper.
❌ The visitors cannot count on Renato Sanches, Alexander Bah, and Manu, who have been sidelined with long-term injuries. Additionally, Zeki Amdouni's participation is doubtful.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 50;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 6; for visitors away - 8; number of draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.3;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.46, while the visitors net 0.84.
First-Half Stats: Braga (home) vs Benfica Lisbon (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 17;
- Number of wins: 11 (0.69%) vs 9 (0.53%);
- Number of losses: 2 (0.13%) vs 2 (0.12%);
- Number of draws: 3 (0.19%) vs 6 (0.35%);
- Average goals scored: 1.38 vs 1.24;
- Average goals conceded: 0.25 vs 0.29.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 8;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 1;
- Number of draws: 3 vs 1;
- Average first-half total: 1.6 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.7 (scored - 1.5, conceded - 0.2).
- Braga scored in the 1st half in 9 of last 10 home games.
- Braga scored in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 home games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 50;
- home team wins - 13, away team wins - 31, draws - 6.
Statistics: Braga vs Benfica Lisbon
- matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- wins: 19 vs 26;
- win percentage: 58% vs 76%;
- losses: 6 vs 4;
- draws: 8 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 8;
- losses: 2 vs 0;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
- Braga won with a +1.5 handicap in last 22 games (Primeira Liga).
- Braga won with a +1.5 handicap in last 20 games.
- Braga won with a +1.5 handicap in last 13 home games.
- Braga won with a +1.5 handicap in last 10 home games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.02, the guests - 1.86;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.88;
- both teams scored: overall - 28; at the home team's field - 10.
Statistics: Braga vs Benfica Lisbon
- average total in the tournament: 2.52 vs 3.29;
- average total goals scored: 1.64 vs 2.5;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.79 vs 1.21;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.85 vs 1.29;
- Braga: average total at home in the tournament - 2;
- Benfica Lisbon: average total away in the tournament - 1.94;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 2) vs 3.3 (away - 3.4).
- Benfica Lisbon have scored over 1.5 goals in 10 of last 11 games (Primeira Liga).
- Benfica Lisbon have scored over 1.5 goals in last 6 away games.
- Benfica Lisbon have scored over 1.5 goals in last 5 away games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on corners
Braga: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.12; at home field - 7.06;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.6; at home field - 7.25.
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7.21, away - 6.71;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.1; away - 5.
- Under 10.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Braga games (Primeira Liga).
- Under 10.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Benfica Lisbon away games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4.64 (2.32 for home team and 2.32 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4.8 (2.4 for home team and 2.4 for away team).
Braga: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.88; at home - 1.56;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 1.5.
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.68, away - 1.94;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.7; away - 2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 50;
- both teams scored all-time - 28 times;
- on the home team’s field - 10 times.
Statistics: Braga vs Benfica Lisbon
- number of matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 17 vs 16;
- number of BTTS matches for Braga at home - 9 (56%);
- number of BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon away - 8 (47%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Braga at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon away - 2 (40%).
- Braga have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (Primeira Liga).
Editorial Prediction
Based on our analysis of team form and current trends, we anticipate a tense match with a high likelihood of both teams finding the net due to the strong attacking lines of both clubs. Both Teams to Score (Yes) will be our primary bet, as it has hit in the vast majority of Braga's recent matches and is expected to come through again. We don't believe the "Gunners" will be an easy challenge for Benfica.No comments
Betting Tips: Braga - Benfica Lisbon
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