Benfica vs Braga Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Jan 2025

Benfica Look Value for This Clash

We think Benfica will beat Braga by two goals or more. This leads us to back the favourites -1.25 on the Asian Handicap at odds of -102, with a one goal victory meaning half the stake comes back.

Benfica Too Strong for Braga in Last H2H

Benfica have won eight home games on the bounce. Away at Estadio Jose Alvalade in their last game, they were beaten 1-0 by Sporting CP. The Eagles had most of the ball recording 55% possession and two shots on target.

Braga have won three consecutive away games. Most recently, they lost 2-1 at home to Casa Pia at Estadio Municipal de Braga. Carlos Carvalhal's men had six shots on goal and recorded 60% possession, while Amine El Ouazzani was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Benfica have three straight wins against Braga. In their last clash, Benfica banked a 3-1 home victory at Estadio da Luz. The previous 10 games involving these sides have featured six Benfica wins and four Braga triumphs.

Primeira Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Benfica	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
5	Braga	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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8 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, averaging 2.5 goals from 6.3 shots on goal and 16.0 attempts. Benfica have had 57.8% possession, 503.9 passes and 6.7 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.5 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts, while being awarded 3.2 corners.

Zeki Amdouni, Angel Di Maria and Kerem Akturkoglu are the leading goalscorers with 5, while Vangelis Pavlidis has 2. Angel Di Maria is the leading assists maker on 3, with goalkeeper Anatolii Trubin keeping 5 clean sheets.

Braga have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 5.8 shots on goal, 15.4 attempts and 2.0 goals. The Archbishops average 53.9% possession, 477.6 passes, 5.7 corners taken and 3.7 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 9.7 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Bruma has scored 6 goals, followed by Ricardo Horta on 5 and Amine El Ouazzani with 3. Bruma has been the top assist maker on 3, with Matheus notching 4 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Benfica confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Anatoliy Trubin (GK), Alexander Bah, Tomas Araujo, Nicolas Otamendi, Alvaro Carreras, Fredrik Aursnes, Orkun Kokcu, Leandro Barreiro, Angel Di Maria, Vangelis Pavlidis, Kerem Akturkoglu.

Braga confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Matheus (GK), Robson Bambu, Sikou Niakate, Adrian Marin, Victor Gomez, Gabri Martinez, Carvalho, Jean-Baptiste Gorby, Ricardo Horta, Bruma, Fran Navarro.

Benfica vs Braga Prediction & Betting Tips

Benfica should have the upper hand when it comes to this Primeira Liga encounter. Taking the -1.25 at odds of -102 should be the way forward and there’s a chance of a nice return for a comfortable win.

We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football picks. The form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key Benfica vs Braga league stats:

• The -1.25 line has been covered by Benfica in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -1.25 line has been covered by Benfica in 16 of their last 20 games at home.

Benfica -1.25 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 50.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

It’s good to explore all avenues and you might prefer bigger odds about the prediction you want to make. Go ahead and move the line until you’re happy with the price.

Our Match Prediction

Benfica Asian Hcp -1.25 @ -102 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Benfica 3 - 1 Braga

There are betting odds of +800 that Benfica land a 3-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Corners Prediction

Benfica Under 6.5 Corners -139

In their past three home games, Benfica have not covered the 6.5 corners line, while the previous six Braga matches have involved them conceding under 6.5 corners. On this basis, we can take a price of -139 that this Benfica Team Corners bet falls short of the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Benfica

Total

9.90 6.70 3.20

Home

9.60 6.90 2.70

Away

10.00 7.50 2.50

Braga

Total

9.40 5.70 3.70

Home

10.30 6.60 3.70

Away

9.70 5.30 4.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-138

Benfica Corners

Over 6.5

-137

Under 6.5

-102

Braga Corners

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-141

Most Corners

1

-417

X

+750

2

+335

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Benfica vs Braga Odds

Benfica have short betting odds to win and they’re overwhelming -263 favourites for this Primeira Liga clash. This means the bookies give them a 72% chance of winning the game. If you want to back the outsider for this match, Braga are available at +600.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting match.

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Full-Time Result

1

-263

X

+425

2

+600

Half-Time Result

1

-120

X

+162.5

2

+550

Double Chance

1X

-1000

12

-599

X2

+200

Draw No Bet

1

-699

2

+450

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

+105

2 Hcp +1.5

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+170

Over 2.5

-225

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

+105

Benfica vs Braga Lineups & Team News

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