Braga vs Benfica Prediction
🔊 The marquee matchup of the 16th round of the Primeira Liga will take place at the "Municipal Stadium" in Braga, where the "Arsenalistas" will face off against Lisbon's Benfica. Both teams have been delivering commendable performances this season, and their current form promises an entertaining clash. Braga are aiming to break into the European competition spots, while Benfica are keen on continuing their title chase. Both sides are renowned for their attacking style and high scoring ability, promising a thrilling match filled with plenty of exciting moments.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 17 May 2025 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Braga were the home side):
- possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corners: 6 vs 6;
- fouls: 15 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Braga and Benfica:
- 51 matches played;
- home victories - 13, away victories - 31, draws - 7;
- goals scored - 52 for Braga, 94 for Benfica;
- average first-half total - 1.29, second-half - 1.57;
- average total goals per match - 2.86.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Braga Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on during the Round of 16 of the Portuguese Cup, with Caldas as the home side and Braga as the visitors. The match concluded with a 0-3 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Braga vs Caldas):
- possession: 64% vs 36%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 7 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
🔴 Carlos Vicens' Braga were riding a seven-match unbeaten streak across all competitions, securing six victories. However, in the 15th round of the Primeira Liga, the "Arsenalists" suffered a narrow away defeat to Estoril (0-1). They bounced back with a commanding win in the Portuguese Cup round of 16, thrashing Caldas from the Third Division on the road (3-0).
⚪ Currently, Braga sit in fifth place, trailing fourth-placed Gil Vicente by just one point. A victory over Benfica could not only see them overtake their main rival but also create some distance from sixth-placed Famalicão. However, at home, the "Arsenalists" have failed to beat the "Eagles" in their last three meetings. Their last home victory against Benfica was on December 31, 2022 (3-0).
Match Results: Braga
Benfica Lisbon Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on during the 15th round of the Primeira Liga, where the hosts were Benfica and the visitors were Famalicão. The match ended with a scoreline of 1-0.
Here are the match statistics (Benfica vs Famalicão):
- possession percentage: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 2;
- fouls: 11 vs 21;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 2.
🔴 Benfica are sitting third in the league table and have been impressive with their form: the team remains unbeaten in the current Primeira Liga season, and at present, the "Eagles" are on a nine-match unbeaten run across all competitions. Their last defeat came against Bayer Leverkusen (0-1) in the Champions League on November 5th. José Mourinho's players show an excellent balance between attack and defense, boasting an average of 2.07 goals per game while conceding a mere 0.5. In their most recent head-to-head clash with Braga, they drew away (1-1), but now they are at the peak of their form after four consecutive victories.
⚪ Despite their impressive unbeaten streak in the league, Benfica are not alone in this feat: Porto, who sit at the top of the table, have also not lost a single match. Currently, the "Eagles" trail the "Dragons" by 8 points and are three points behind second-placed Sporting. They have a significant 9-point lead over fourth-placed Gil Vicente, but a team of their caliber only looks upward, not downward.
Match Results: Benfica Lisbon
Latest news
Braga
🎙 Carlos Vicens after the victory over Caldas in the national cup: "We aimed to approach the game with the right mindset, knowing that cup matches always come with their challenges. The team adapted, we made some adjustments at halftime, and achieved our objective. After months of hard work, we remain in contention in all four competitions with great ambition. Now it's time to celebrate Christmas with our families, and then prepare for Sunday."
❌ Forwards Amin El Ouazzani and Sandro Vidigal, along with defenders Jonathas Noro and Siku Niakate, will miss the match.
Benfica Lisbon
🎙 Gianluca Prestianni was named Man of the Match in the clash against Famalicão in the latest round (1-0). Reflecting on the victory in his post-match interview, he said: "We knew it was going to be a very tough game, but thankfully, thanks to the hard work of the entire team who prepared all week, we managed to show our best and secure 3 crucial points."
❌ Dodi Lukebakio, Alexander Bah, Bruma, and Henrique Araújo will also miss the game due to injuries. Tomás Araújo and Leandro Barreiro remain doubtful.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 51;
- Home wins - 13, Away wins - 31, Draws - 7.
Statistics: Braga vs Benfica
- Matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- Wins: 7 vs 10;
- Win percentage: 47% vs 67%;
- Losses: 4 vs 0;
- Draws: 4 vs 5.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 7 vs 7;
- Losses: 2 vs 1;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's home team average goals - 1.02, away team - 1.84;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.86;
- Both teams scored: overall - 29 times; at home team's ground - 11 times.
Statistics: Braga vs Benfica
- Average total in the tournament: 2.6 vs 2.6;
- Average goals scored: 1.73 vs 2.07;
- Average first-half total: 1.07 vs 0.93;
- Average second-half total: 0.67 vs 1.13;
- Braga: average home total in the tournament - 1.71;
- Benfica: average away total in the tournament - 2.14;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 2.1 (home - 2.5) vs 1.8 (away - 2.4).
- Benfica have scored in 25 of their last 26 matches (Primeira Liga).
- Benfica have scored in 12 of their last 13 away matches (Primeira Liga).
- Benfica have scored in nine consecutive matches.
- Benfica have scored in six consecutive away matches.
Corner Prediction
Braga: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.73; at home - 5.86;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.8; at home - 6.75.
Benfica: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.47, away - 4.43;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.4; away - 8.4.
- Total under 9.5 corners hit in six of Benfica's last seven away matches (Primeira Liga).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 51;
- Both teams scored overall - 29 times;
- At home team's ground - 11 times.
Statistics: Braga vs Benfica
- Total matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- Matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): 7 vs 7;
- Braga's BTTS at home - 2 (29%);
- Benfica's BTTS away - 2 (29%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 5 vs 3;
- Braga's BTTS at home - 3 (75%);
- Benfica's BTTS away - 1 (20%).
Exact Score Prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- The most common scoreline in the tournament: 1-1 (16/135, 11.9%);
- Braga's most frequent home result: 0-1 (2/7, 28.6%);
- Benfica's most frequent away results: 0-3, 1-2 (2/7, 28.6%).
The algorithm predicts the top three outcomes based on statistics and probability distribution:
1-1 - 13.26% (odds: 5.7)
0-1 - 10.12% (odds: 6.7)
1-2 - 8.69% (odds: 8.6)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams enter this match with high ambitions and a motivation to secure a better position in the Portuguese league. Considering the attacking strength of both sides and their current form, a high-scoring game is on the cards. Particularly when you look at Braga's home game stats-having scored in seven consecutive matches-the bet both teams to score (yes) seems the most reasonable for this encounter. Benfica will do everything they can to stay close to Sporting and Porto.
Betting Tips: Braga - Benfica Lisbon
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