All eyes will be on Estadio Municipal de Braga as two of the top 4 teams in the Portuguese Primeira Liga draw swords on Saturday, 17 May 2025.
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Braga vs Benfica predictions: Visitors to reign supreme
Key stats
- Benfica won six of their last seven encounters with Braga.
- Four of Benfica's last six trips to this stadium went below the 2.5-goal line.
- Benfica opened the scoring in 10 of their last 11 matches.
Correct score prediction: Braga 0-1 Benfica
Benfica were the victors in six of their last seven skirmishes with Braga. They did not concede in four of those victories, three of which ended 1-0.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Benfica are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- DRAW: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
- AWAY: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Benfica have strung together an 11-match unbeaten run across all competitions. They are second in the Primeira Liga, tied on points with league leaders Sporting Lisbon ahead of the last game of the season.
On the other hand, fourth-placed Braga are coming off a disappointing 2-1 defeat at Casa Pia. They have struggled to find their best form of late, with no wins in their last three games.
Interestingly, both teams need as many points as they can get. While Braga have their sights set on securing a UEFA Europa League spot, Benfica are eyeing the Primeira Liga title.
With that in mind, Benfica are the expected winners at 4/7 (1.57). Teams with these odds generally have a 63.6% probability of winning.
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We have also established that four of Braga's last six meetings with Benfica at this stadium went below the 2.5-goal threshold. On that note, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 27/20 (2.35). That one has a 42.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided affair
In the last two meetings between these teams, Benfica eliminated Braga from the Portuguese League Cup and the Taca de Portugal.
Although Braga won the reverse fixture in January, they have suffered six defeats in their last seven encounters with Benfica.
Portugal Cup 26/02/25
Benfica
Braga
Portugal Cup 05/02/25
Benfica
Braga
Portugal League Cup 08/01/25
Benfica
Braga
Portugal Primeira Liga 04/01/25
Benfica
Braga
Portugal Primeira Liga 27/04/24
Benfica
Braga
Braga preview: A clean bill of health
Braga have no injured or suspended players ahead of the last game of the season.
Predicted lineup: Hornicek (GK), Chissumba, Niakhate, Oliveira, Gomez, Moutinho, Racic, Horta, Zalazar, Fernandes & Navarro.
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/05/25
L
Casa Pia
2
Braga
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 03/05/25
D
Santa Clara
1
Braga
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 25/04/25
D
Famalicao
1
Braga
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/04/25
W
Estoril
0
Braga
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 13/04/25
W
AVS
1
Braga
4
Benfica preview: Trying to keep their title hopes alive
League hopefuls Benfica will have their usual two absentees, Alexander Bah and Manu Silva, out of this game due to season-ending cruciate ligament injuries. Newly injured Tomas Araujo could also miss this crucial match.
Predicted lineup: Trubin (GK), Dahl, Silva, Otamendi, Carreras, Aursnes, Luis, Kokcu, Di Maria, Akturkoglu & Pavlidis.
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/05/25
D
Sporting
1
Benfica
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 03/05/25
W
Estoril
1
Benfica
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 27/04/25
W
AVS
0
Benfica
6
Portugal Cup 23/04/25
W
FC Tirsense
0
Benfica
4
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/04/25
W
Guimaraes
0
Benfica
3
Player to watch: Vangelis Pavlidis
Vangelis Pavlidis has been unstoppable of late, scoring eight goals and providing three assists in his last seven appearances. The Greek forward has two direct goal involvements in the last two clashes between these teams and will fancy his chances against Braga once again.