SC Braga vs Benfica Lisbon Prediction & Betting Tips - Liga Portugal
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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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SC Braga v Benfica Lisbon Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3.7 | 3.2 | 2 |
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3.98 | 3.14 | 2.06 |
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4.02 | 3.14 | 2.06 |
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3.75 | 3.05 | 2.05 |
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3.55 | 3.2 | 2.08 |
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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 35.81% for a win of SC Braga against Benfica Lisbon with odds of 4.02 at Betwinner.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between SC Braga vs Benfica Lisbon is 9.55% with odds of 3.4 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 54.64% chance ⭐ for a win of Benfica Lisbon vs SC Braga with odds of 2.18 at 888Starz.
SC Braga - Benfica Lisbon Prediction and Best Odds:
| SC Braga Benfica Lisbon Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Benfica Lisbon wins | 54.64% | 2.18 at 888Starz |
| Over 2.5 goals | 57.82% | 2.26 at Melbet |
| Both Team To Score: No | 65.42% | |
| Half-time : SC Braga / Full-time : Benfica Lisbon | 20.33% | 28 at LSbet |
SC Braga vs Benfica Lisbon Form
SC Braga and Benfica Lisbon's standings in the Liga Portugal
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3
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80 | 34 | 23 | 11 | 0 | +49 |
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4
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59 | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | +28 |
SC Braga and Benfica Lisbon Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Dec 2025 - Taca de Portugal
19 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal
15 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
6 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal
1 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal
23 Nov 2025 - Taca de Portugal
9 Nov 2025 - Liga Portugal
6 Nov 2025 - Europa League
29 Oct 2025 - Portugal League Cup
26 Oct 2025 - Liga Portugal
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Dec 2025 - Taca de Portugal
19 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
6 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal
1 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal
27 Nov 2025 - Europa League
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal
17 Dec 2025 - Taca de Portugal
14 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal
10 Dec 2025 - Champions League
5 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal
29 Nov 2025 - Liga Portugal
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal
10 Dec 2025 - Champions League
5 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal
9 Nov 2025 - Liga Portugal
5 Nov 2025 - Champions League
29 Oct 2025 - Portugal League Cup
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Dec 2025 - Taca de Portugal
14 Dec 2025 - Liga Portugal
29 Nov 2025 - Liga Portugal
25 Nov 2025 - Champions League
21 Nov 2025 - Taca de Portugal
1 Nov 2025 - Liga Portugal
SC Braga vs Benfica Lisbon Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
17 %
67 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
17 May 2025 - Liga Portugal
26 Feb 2025 - Taca de Portugal
8 Jan 2025 - Portugal League Cup
4 Jan 2025 - Liga Portugal
27 Apr 2024 - Liga Portugal
10 Jan 2024 - Taca de Portugal
SC Braga against Benfica Lisbon Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
T. Sa
DefenderP. Oliveira
N. Matos
MidfielderG. Moscardo
F. Grillitsch
F. Navarro
Y. da Rocha
D. Rodrigues
ForwardG. Martinez
D. Ferreira
DefenderA. Silva
G. Oliveira
MidfielderM. Silva
F. Ivanovic
R. Rego
J. Rego
G. Prestianni
A. Schjelderup
Most goals and assists
SC Braga
Benfica Lisbon
R. Zalazar
(16 Goals)
V. Pavlidis
(22 Goals)
R. Zalazar
(5 Assists)
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V. Gomez
(5 Assists)
A. Schjelderup
(6 Assists)
SC Braga - Benfica Lisbon Key Points
- Braga have scored in seven of their last eight league games.
- Benfica have seen both teams score in each of their last three meetings against Braga.
- Braga are averaging 1.71 goals per game when playing at home, and Benfica are averaging 2.14 goals per game when playing away.
- 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.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis SC Braga Benfica Lisbon
| SC Braga vs Benfica Lisbon | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC Braga wins | 3.22 | 4.02 | +24.8% |
| Draw | 3.18 | 3.4 | +6.9% |
| Benfica Lisbon wins | 2.33 | 2.18 | -6.4% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Benfica Lisbon is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 6.4% since opening
- The probability of this result was 42.9% and is now 45.9% (3.0%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
