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
2	Benfica	32	22	10	0	69	22	47	69:22	76
4	Braga	32	16	9	7	60	32	28	60:32	57

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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.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Benfica predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Anatolii Trubin (GK), Amar Dedić, António Silva, Alexander Bah, Samuel Dahl, Enzo Barrenechea, Fredrik Aursnes, Gianluca Prestianni, Leandro Barreiro, Andreas Schjelderup, Franjo Ivanovic.

Braga predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Lukas Hornicek (GK), Gustaf Lagerbielke, Vitor Carvalho, Gabriel Moscardo, Mario Dorgeles, Joao Moutinho, Ege Tiknaz, Leonardo Lelo, Rodrigo Zalazar, Pau Victor Delgado, Amine El Ouazzani.

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 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Benfica 1 - 1 Braga

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +575 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

+380

First

+950

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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

-115

Under 9.5

-125

Benfica Corners

Over 6.5

+108

Under 6.5

-154

Braga Corners

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+123

Most Corners

1

-357

X

+750

2

+325

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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 Full-Time Result odds of -244 suggest that Benfica are likely victors and there’s a 71% probability that the favourites win this Primeira Liga clash. Braga are the outsiders at +550 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Benfica available at -116 and Braga at +480. The third option is the draw which is priced at +155.

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 -133.

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Full-Time Result

1

-244

X

+350

2

+550

Half-Time Result

1

-116

X

+155

2

+480

Double Chance

1X

-1250

12

-625

X2

+160

Draw No Bet

1

-714

2

+380

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-116

2 Hcp +1.25

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+123

Over 2.5

-175

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-133

No

-106

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

-133

Anytime

+210

Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica)

First

+160

Anytime

+420

Rafa Silva (Benfica)

First

+163

Anytime

+420

Henrique Araújo (Benfica)

First

+200

Anytime

+500

Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica)

First

+200

Anytime

+525

Armindo ''Bruma'' Bangna (Benfica)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Ricardo Horta (Braga)

First

+245

Anytime

+650

Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Georgiy Sudakov (Benfica)

First

+285

Anytime

+700

Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Amine El Ouazzani (Braga)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Pau Victor (Braga)

First

+360

Anytime

+900

Rodrigo Zalazar (Braga)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Leandro Barreiro (Benfica)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

Samy Merheg Jr. (Braga)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Richard Ríos (Benfica)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Diogo Ferreira Prioste (Benfica)

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Gabriel Martínez (Braga)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Amar Dedic (Benfica)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Enzo Barrenechea (Benfica)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Samuel Dahl (Benfica)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Tomás Araújo (Benfica)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

João Vasconcelos Faria Gonçalves (Braga)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

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

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Benfica vs Braga Lineups & Team News

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