SC Braga vs Benfica Lisbon Prediction & Betting Tips - Liga Portugal

Portugal - Liga Portugal

SC Braga
28/12/2025 12:00
Benfica Lisbon

Prediction :

 

BTTS

 
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 by Thobelani Moyo | in Liga Portugal Predictions

Braga will welcome Benfica to the Estadio Municipal de Braga on matchday 16 of the LigaPortugal. Braga have struggled in this fixture, losing 43 of their last 70 meetings. However, having avoided defeat in their last two league meetings, can they avert danger once more? Here's our match prediction.

Braga occupy fifth place in LigaPortugal standings with 25 points to their name and remain outside the European qualification zone for now. One point separates them from fourth-placed Gil Vicente.

Os Arcebispos come into this match off the back of a 3-0 away victory to Caldas S.C. in the fifth round of the Taca de Portugal.

Before this result, Carlos Vicens' men failed to live up to their billing as favorites against Estoril Praia and suffered a 1-0 away league defeat. That result ended a four-match winning streak.

Benfica are unbeaten in their last nine matches across all competitions. During this run, they recorded seven wins and two draws.

The Eagles' recent match was against Famalicao in the league. Vangelis Pavlidis scored a goal from the penalty spot in the 34th minute to guide his side to a 1-0 home victory. This extended their winning run across all competitions to four games.

In unfamiliar territory, they have won each of their last three league games. Notably, they boast the third-best away record with 19 points accumulated from seven games.

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The Best Betting Odds for SC Braga v Benfica Lisbon Match

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Bet365
3.5 3.25 2.1
Betfred
3.4 3.2 2.1
William Hill
3.3 3.25 2.15
Unibet
3.5 3.15 2.14
Betway
3.25 3.25 2.15
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What is the prediction for the football match between SC Braga and Benfica Lisbon?

Our prediction for the SC Braga vs Benfica Lisbon match is: BTTS.

Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 28/12/2025 between SC Braga and Benfica Lisbon in Liga Portugal :

  • The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 35.91% for a win of SC Braga against Benfica Lisbon with odds of 3.5 at Bet365.
  • The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between SC Braga vs Benfica Lisbon is 9.41% with odds of 3.4 at Bwin.
  • Our prediction model gives a 54.68% chance ⭐ for a win of Benfica Lisbon vs SC Braga with odds of 2.18 at Melbet.

SC Braga vs Benfica Lisbon Form

SC Braga and Benfica Lisbon's standings in the Liga Portugal

Teams Pts P W D L GD
3
Benfica Lisbon
Benfica Lisbon
35 15 10 5 0 23
5
SC Braga
SC Braga
25 15 7 4 4 13

SC Braga and Benfica Lisbon Last Matches

SC Braga
SC Braga Last matches
W W W W L W
Wins

5/6 (83%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.17 Total goals
17% BTTS
1.83 Goals scored
0.33 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

23 Dec 2025 - Taca de Portugal

Caldas SC
0 :  3
SC Braga

19 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal

Estoril
1 :  0
SC Braga

15 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal

SC Braga
1 :  0
Santa Clara

11 Dec 2025 - Europa League

Nice
0 :  1
SC Braga

6 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal

Famalicao
1 :  2
SC Braga

1 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal

Arouca
0 :  4
SC Braga
W W L W W W
Wins

5/6 (83%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

4.33 Total goals
50% BTTS
3.17 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

15 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal

SC Braga
1 :  0
Santa Clara

23 Nov 2025 - Taca de Portugal

SC Braga
4 :  2
Nacional Madeira

9 Nov 2025 - Liga Portugal

SC Braga
2 :  1
Moreirense

6 Nov 2025 - Europa League

SC Braga
3 :  4
Genk

29 Oct 2025 - Portugal League Cup

SC Braga
5 :  0
Santa Clara

26 Oct 2025 - Liga Portugal

SC Braga
4 :  0
Casa Pia Lisbon
D W W W L W
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.33 Total goals
33% BTTS
1.83 Goals scored
0.5 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

23 Dec 2025 - Taca de Portugal

Caldas SC
0 :  3
SC Braga

19 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal

Estoril
1 :  0
SC Braga

11 Dec 2025 - Europa League

Nice
0 :  1
SC Braga

6 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal

Famalicao
1 :  2
SC Braga

1 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal

Arouca
0 :  4
SC Braga

27 Nov 2025 - Europa League

Rangers
1 :  1
SC Braga
Benfica Lisbon
Benfica Lisbon Last matches
W D W W W W
Wins

5/6 (83%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.33 Total goals
33% BTTS
2 Goals scored
0.33 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

22 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal

Benfica Lisbon
1 :  0
Famalicao

17 Dec 2025 - Taca de Portugal

Farense
0 :  2
Benfica Lisbon

14 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal

Moreirense
0 :  4
Benfica Lisbon

10 Dec 2025 - Champions League

Benfica Lisbon
2 :  0
Napoli

5 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal

Benfica Lisbon
1 :  1
Sporting Lisbon

29 Nov 2025 - Liga Portugal

Nacional Madeira
1 :  2
Benfica Lisbon
W L D D W W
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.17 Total goals
33% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
0.67 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

22 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal

Benfica Lisbon
1 :  0
Famalicao

10 Dec 2025 - Champions League

Benfica Lisbon
2 :  0
Napoli

5 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal

Benfica Lisbon
1 :  1
Sporting Lisbon

9 Nov 2025 - Liga Portugal

Benfica Lisbon
2 :  2
Casa Pia Lisbon

5 Nov 2025 - Champions League

Benfica Lisbon
0 :  1
Bayer Leverkusen

29 Oct 2025 - Portugal League Cup

Benfica Lisbon
3 :  0
Tondela
W W W W W W
Wins

6/6 (100%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Losses

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.67 Total goals
17% BTTS
2.5 Goals scored
0.17 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

17 Dec 2025 - Taca de Portugal

Farense
0 :  2
Benfica Lisbon

14 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal

Moreirense
0 :  4
Benfica Lisbon

29 Nov 2025 - Liga Portugal

Nacional Madeira
1 :  2
Benfica Lisbon

25 Nov 2025 - Champions League

Ajax
0 :  2
Benfica Lisbon

21 Nov 2025 - Taca de Portugal

Atletico Clube De Portugal
0 :  2
Benfica Lisbon

1 Nov 2025 - Liga Portugal

Vitoria SC Guimaraes
0 :  3
Benfica Lisbon

SC Braga vs Benfica Lisbon Stats: Head to Head (H2H)

SC Braga

17 %

Draw

17 %

Benfica Lisbon

67 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

3
Total goals
67%
BTTS
1
Goals scored (home team)
2
Goals scored (away team)
67%
Over 2.5
33%
Under 2.5

17 May 2025 - Liga Portugal

SC Braga
1 :  1
Benfica Lisbon

26 Feb 2025 - Taca de Portugal

Benfica Lisbon
1 :  0
SC Braga

8 Jan 2025 - Portugal League Cup

Benfica Lisbon
3 :  0
SC Braga

4 Jan 2025 - Liga Portugal

Benfica Lisbon
1 :  2
SC Braga

27 Apr 2024 - Liga Portugal

Benfica Lisbon
3 :  1
SC Braga

10 Jan 2024 - Taca de Portugal

Benfica Lisbon
3 :  2
SC Braga

SC Braga vs Benfica Lisbon last Lineups

SC Braga

Formation : 3 - 5 - 2

1
L. Hornicek
6
V. Carvalho
14
G. Lagerbielke
26
B. Arrey-Mbi
2
V. Gomez
50
D. Rodrigues
8
J. Moutinho
29
J. Gorby
77
G. Martinez
10
R. Zalazar
18
P. Victor
14
V. Pavlidis
10
G. Sudakov
8
F. Aursnes
25
G. Prestianni
5
E. Barrenechea
20
R. Rios
26
S. Dahl
30
N. Otamendi
44
T. Araujo
17
A. Dedic
1
A. Trubin

Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1

Benfica Lisbon

Missing players

SC Braga
SC Braga
Defender

J. Noro

S. Niakate

Forward

A. El Ouazzani

Benfica Lisbon
Benfica Lisbon
Goalkeeper

S. Soares

Defender

A. Bah

Midfielder

L. Barreiro

Forward

Bruma

D. Lukebakio

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato SC Braga
CD Huachipato Benfica Lisbon
Top Goalscorer
Portugal R. Horta (8 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
Greece V. Pavlidis (16 Goals)
Best assists
Portugal L. Lelo (5 Assists)
Best assists
Bosnia and Herzegovina A. Dedic (3 Assists)
Norway F. Aursnes (3 Assists)
Belgium D. Lukebakio (3 Assists)

SC Braga and Benfica Lisbon Stats in Liga Portugal

SC Braga
SC Braga
Benfica Lisbon
Benfica Lisbon
47%
Wins
67%
27%
Draw
33%
27%
Losses
0%
2.6
Total goals per match
2.6
1.73
Goals scored per match
2.07
0.87
Goals conceded per match
0.53
60%
Over 2.5
60%
40%
Under 2.5
40%
47%
BTTS
47%
33%
Clean Sheet
53%

SC Braga - Benfica Lisbon Key Points

  1. Braga have scored in seven of their last eight league games.
  2. Benfica have seen both teams score in each of their last three meetings against Braga.
  3. Braga are averaging 1.71 goals per game when playing at home, and Benfica are averaging 2.14 goals per game when playing away.
  4. Braga have kept a clean sheet in just five of their last 15 league games this season.
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Our SC Braga vs Benfica Lisbon Prediction

Braga have never been the same since their home league defeat to Nacional on September 28. After that setback, they've asserted themselves as a force to be reckoned with, winning three straight games. They could make life difficult for Benfica here, as evidenced in their last two league meetings - a 2-1 victory followed by a 1-1 draw.

Indeed, Benfica have been dominant in this fixture and are the better-performing side. However, this can turn out to be a tricky fixture. As things stand, they should be content with a point in a high-scoring draw. Our Braga vs Benfica prediction: BTTS.

Prediction :

 

BTTS

 
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