Benfica vs Braga Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 11 May 2026

Primeira Liga Betting Preview: Benfica vs Braga

Second-placed Benfica clash with fourth-placed Braga at Estadio da Luz, with kick-off set for 15:15 on Monday 11 May.

We can bank some insurance on the outsiders by wagering Braga +1.25 at -122 on the Asian Handicap. Our money is divided between +1 and +1.5 and we’re happy to back them against Benfica.

Benfica played out a 2-2 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Municipal 22 de Junho against Famalicão. Jose Mourinho's team had 40% possession and totalled three shots on target, while Andreas Schjelderup and Richard Rios scored one goal apiece.

Braga hosted Estoril Praia in their previous Primeira Liga game, ending in a 1-1 draw at Estadio Municipal de Braga. The Archbishops were 50% in the possession stakes and managed three shots on goal, with Mario Dorgeles on the scoresheet.

On Thursday night, Braga were knocked out of the Europa League after a 3-1 away defeat to Freiburg in the second leg of their semi-final, losing 4-3 on aggregate.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Braga have not lost to Benfica in the past three meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 2-2 draw at Estadio Municipal de Braga. The past 10 H2H meetings have featured five Benfica victories, two draws and three Braga wins.

Primeira Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Benfica	34	23	11	0	74	25	49	74:25	80
4	Braga	34	16	11	7	64	36	28	64:36	59

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7 wins and 3 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 16.5 attempts. Benfica have had 55.8% possession, 443.8 passes and 8.8 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.9 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts, while being awarded 3.3 corners.

Andreas Schjelderup leads the way with 5 goals, Richard Rios has 4, with Franjo Ivanovic and Rafa Silva scoring 3. Leading assistor is Richard Rios with 4, while goalie Anatoliy Trubin has recorded 3 clean sheets.

Braga have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, averaging 3.9 shots on goal, 9.0 attempts and 1.5 goals. Carlos Vicens' men average 61.3% possession, 589.8 passes, 4.6 corners taken and 3.8 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 10.2 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.

Rodrigo Zalazar is top of the team’s scoring charts with 7, Ricardo Horta has 3, with Pau Victor and Fran Navarro both on 2. Rodrigo Zalazar has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games, while Lukas Hornicek has 3 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Benfica confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Anatoliy Trubin (GK), Amar Dedic, Tomas Araujo, Antonio Silva, Samuel Dahl, Fredrik Aursnes, Leandro Barreiro, Gianluca Prestianni, Rafa Silva, Andreas Schjelderup, Franjo Ivanovic.

Braga confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Lukas Hornicek (GK), Carvalho, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Leonardo Lelo, Victor Gomez, Joao Moutinho, Jean-Baptiste Gorby, Demir Tiknaz, Gabri Martinez, Fran Navarro, Pau Victor.

Benfica vs Braga Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Benfica vs Braga tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop picks to corners guidance, a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Braga enjoying a +1.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap could be a wise move at odds of -122. We anticipate a close battle when it comes to this Primeira Liga game, so let’s back our selection with confidence.

We only create the football betting tips after consulting the latest Primeira Liga team news along with the form of both sides. There are also stats that can be mined to good effect to come up with predictions.

Key Benfica vs Braga league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Braga in 20 consecutive games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Benfica in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Benfica in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Benfica in 3 consecutive games against Braga.

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 54.9% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Braga Asian Hcp +1.25 @ -122 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Benfica 1 - 1 Braga

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +650 and it involves the game ending in a 1-1 scoreline. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Rodrigo Zalazar to Score +380

Rodrigo Zalazar (Braga) has racked up seven goals in his past seven Primeira Liga matches. It’s worth a play on the +380 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Rodrigo Zalazar Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+375

First

+1000

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -112

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in eight straight Benfica games, while there has been an average of 9.60 corners in the last ten away matches involving Braga. The two sides should be capable of covering the line when it comes to Total Corners and odds of -112 are available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Benfica

Total

12.10 8.80 3.30

Home

9.90 7.60 2.30

Away

11.10 8.20 2.90

Braga

Total

8.40 4.60 3.80

Home

7.70 4.70 3.00

Away

9.60 5.70 3.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-127

Under 9.5

-115

Benfica Corners

Over 6.5

-110

Under 6.5

-128

Braga Corners

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

+112

Most Corners

1

-435

X

+800

2

+380

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Benfica vs Braga Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Full-Time Result odds give Benfica a 76% chance of triumphing which means that they’re overwhelming -313 favourites to win this Primeira Liga clash. Braga are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +700.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Benfica available at -137 and Braga at +550. The third option is the draw which is priced at +170.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -132.

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Full-Time Result

1

-313

X

+400

2

+700

Half-Time Result

1

-137

X

+170

2

+550

Double Chance

1X

-1667

12

-769

X2

+195

Draw No Bet

1

-1000

2

+475

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

-115

2 Hcp +1.5

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+143

Over 2.5

-208

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

-108

Vangelis Pavlidis can be backed to find the net anytime at -133, with +210 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)

First

+210

Anytime

-133

Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica)

First

+390

Anytime

+145

Rafa Silva (Benfica)

First

+400

Anytime

+148

Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica)

First

+410

Anytime

+155

Henrique Araújo (Benfica)

First

+500

Anytime

+195

Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica)

First

+525

Anytime

+205

Armindo ''Bruma'' Bangna (Benfica)

First

+575

Anytime

+225

Ricardo Horta (Braga)

First

+650

Anytime

+245

Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica)

First

+750

Anytime

+285

Georgiy Sudakov (Benfica)

First

+700

Anytime

+290

Leandro Barreiro (Benfica)

First

+850

Anytime

+340

Amine El Ouazzani (Braga)

First

+900

Anytime

+350

Pau Victor (Braga)

First

+950

Anytime

+360

Rodrigo Zalazar (Braga)

First

+1000

Anytime

+375

Samy Merheg Jr. (Braga)

First

+1050

Anytime

+400

Richard Ríos (Benfica)

First

+1000

Anytime

+400

Diogo Ferreira Prioste (Benfica)

First

+1100

Anytime

+440

Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica)

First

+1200

Anytime

+500

Gabriel Martínez (Braga)

First

+1400

Anytime

+525

Tomás Araújo (Benfica)

First

+1700

Anytime

+650

Amar Dedic (Benfica)

First

+1700

Anytime

+650

Samuel Dahl (Benfica)

First

+1700

Anytime

+650

Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica)

First

+1700

Anytime

+700

Alexander Bah (Benfica)

First

+1700

Anytime

+700

António Silva (Benfica)

First

+1700

Anytime

+700

Enzo Barrenechea (Benfica)

First

+1800

Anytime

+700

Manuel Jorge Silva (Benfica)

First

+1800

Anytime

+700

João Vasconcelos Faria Gonçalves (Braga)

First

+1800

Anytime

+750

Mario Dorgeles (Braga)

First

+2000

Anytime

+750

Jean-Baptiste Gorby (Braga)

First

+2200

Anytime

+900

Stats: Primeira Liga matches only
Benfica are three wins from three at Estadio da Luz. The Eagles have clocked up eight wins, one draw and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.70 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

Braga have clocked up six wins, three defeats and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Braga enjoyed a 2-1 winning scoreline when last meeting Benfica at Estadio da Luz. Both teams have won three games when it comes to the previous 6 H2H meetings at Estadio da Luz.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Benfica Home Stats		8-1-1	3.50	2.70	0.80	8	2	5	5
Braga Away Stats		6-1-3	2.60	1.60	1.00	6	4	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Benfica vs Braga Lineups & Team News

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