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Benfica - Braga
Portugal Primeira Liga - Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica
Prediction 1
Benfica to Win
7/13 (1.54)
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Prediction 2
Over 2.5 Goals
4/7 (1.57)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
The derby of the round in the Portuguese Primeira is certainly the duel between Benfica and Braga. With that in mind, we have a detailed preview of this match for you, along with our best football tips for today.
Our Favourite Benfica vs Braga Predictions and Tips
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Benfica to Win
This is a duel between the league leaders and third team in the standings, so it's clear that we can expect an interesting game. Furthermore, Braga has been in amazing form recently, with seven wins in their last eight games.
On top of that, Benfica lost twice in the last four league matches. However, they are also the better team on paper and hosting the game, which is why our first Benfica vs Braga prediction is for Benfica to win the game.
Over 2.5 Total Goals
We saw three or more goals in three of the last five head-to-head duels between these two teams, which is one of the reasons why our second Benfica vs Braga prediction is over 2.5 total goals.
In addition to that, Braga has the highest average in the league this season with 3.03 goals per game, while Benfica averaged 2.93 goals per game in Primeira so far.
The Best Benfica vs Braga Odds and Key Statistics
If you're trying to find the top Benfica vs Braga odds, check our list of odds from the main UK betting sites:
Head to Head
09/02/23
Portugal Cup Portugal
Braga
Benfica
1
1
30/12/22
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Braga
Benfica
3
0
28/12/22
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Braga
Benfica
0
0
01/04/22
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Braga
Benfica
3
2
07/11/21
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Benfica
Braga
6
1
Last Five - Benfica
27/05/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Santa Clara
Benfica
0
3
W
21/05/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Sporting
Benfica
2
2
D
13/05/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Portimonense
Benfica
1
5
W
06/05/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Braga
Benfica
0
1
W
29/04/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Gil Vicente
Benfica
0
2
W
Last Five - Braga
04/06/23
Portugal Cup Portugal
FC Porto
Braga
2
0
L
27/05/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Pacos Ferreira
Braga
0
3
W
20/05/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Boavista
Braga
1
1
D
14/05/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Santa Clara
Braga
3
5
W
06/05/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Benfica
Braga
1
0
L
Now we'll take a closer look at additional betting markets and top odds:
Benfica odds: 8/15 (1.53) – 62.20% Probability
Draw odds: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.20% Probability
Braga odds: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.70% Probability
As we can see, Benfica are the expected winners in this game, with a 62.20% win probability. If we look at other markets, we can also see that the most likely First Scorer in this game is Goncalo Ramos at 15/4 (4.75) odds, which implies a 16.70% probability. Meanwhile, the most probable Correct Score in this match is 2-0 Benfica win at 7/1 (8.00) – 12.50%.
Benfica vs Braga Preview: Team News, Recent Form, and Potential Lineups
Read all about the latest news and updates for both teams ahead of their upcoming duel, including our predicted Benfica vs Braga lineups:
Benfica
While at one point it seemed that Benfica will run away with the title without much trouble, consecutive losses to Porto and Chaves have put a dent in their title aspirations. The team recovered with a couple of wins in a row and they still have a four-point advantage over Porto, but with six games left to be played, Benfica doesn't look as safe at the top as they did before.
Meanwhile, the only player on Benfica's injury list at the moment is Julian Draxler, with the rest of the team in good shape.
Benfica Predicted Lineup:
Vlachodimos – Bah, Otamendi, Antonio Silva, Grimaldo – Joao Neves, Aursnes, Joao Mario – Neres, Goncalo Ramos, Rafa
Braga
With seven wins in the last eight games and five wins in a row, Braga has been on a tear lately. Thanks to this great run, the team now sits in the third place in the standings, two points behind Porto and six behind Benfica. They are also seven points ahead of Sporting, so they are in good position to at least secure qualifications for Champions League, but they can even earn a direct spot in group stages if they can overtake Porto before the season ends.
When it comes to team news, only Andre Castro is out with an injury and the team has no suspended players right now.
Braga Predicted Lineup:
Matheus – Gomez, Paulo Oliveira, Niakate, Borja – Iuri Medeiros, Andre Horta, Al Musrati, Bruma – Ricardo Horta, Abel Ruiz
Starting Lineups:
Teams often announce their starting lineups one hour before the kickoff.
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