Braga vs Benfica Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Dec 2025

Primeira Liga Betting Preview: Braga vs Benfica

Braga meet third-placed Benfica at Estadio Municipal de Braga, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Sunday 28 December.

The way forward could be to back Braga with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -111 against Benfica. This means our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, which allows us to land a return with a draw.

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Braga have enjoyed three consecutive home wins. In their last game, they lost 1-0 away to Estoril Praia at Antonio Coimbra da Mota. The Archbishops dominated possession with 68% of the ball and recorded six shots on target.

Benfica have won three consecutive away games. In their previous appearance, they recorded a 1-0 home victory over Famalicão at Estadio da Luz. Jose Mourinho's team boasted 55% possession and had six shots on goal, with Vangelis Pavlidis finding the net in the 34th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw home team Braga draw 1-1 with Benfica at Estadio Municipal de Braga. In the previous 10 H2H matches, we have seen five Benfica victories, four Braga wins and one draw.

Primeira Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Benfica	21	14	7	0	44	12	32	44:12	49
4	Braga	21	11	6	4	44	18	26	44:18	39

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5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts. Braga have had 63.7% possession, 626.6 passes and 5.3 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.8 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 2.7 corners.

Ricardo Horta is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Rodrigo Zalazar has 3 and Gustaf Lagerbielke 2. Leading assistor is Victor Gomez with 3, while goalie Lukas Hornicek has recorded 3 clean sheets.

Benfica have 6 victories and 4 draws, averaging 5.9 shots on goal, 14.7 attempts and 2.1 goals. The Lisbon side average 56.4% possession, 486.3 passes, 5.8 corners awarded and 2.9 corners against, while 0.6 goals have been conceded from 7.1 attempts and 2.7 shots on goal.

Vangelis Pavlidis got 11 goals, Georgiy Sudakov notched 3, while Fredrik Aursnes and two other players scored 1. Dodi Lukebakio has clocked up 3 assists, with Anatoliy Trubin keeping 5 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Braga confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Lukas Hornicek (GK), Victor Gomez, Carvalho, Bright Arrey-Mbi, Mario Dorgeles, Jean-Baptiste Gorby, Joao Moutinho, Leonardo Lelo, Rodrigo Zalazar, Pau Victor, Ricardo Horta.

Benfica confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Anatoliy Trubin (GK), Amar Dedic, Tomas Araujo, Nicolas Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, Richard Rios, Enzo Barrenechea, Fredrik Aursnes, Leandro Barreiro, Georgiy Sudakov, Vangelis Pavlidis.

Braga vs Benfica Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Braga vs Benfica betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, a corners betting angle, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Braga can avoid defeat in this Primeira Liga clash, then you can back them with a +0.25 goal start at -111. There are several reasons to back this selection.

We’re constantly keeping tabs on the Primeira Liga team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.

Key Braga vs Benfica league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Braga in 15 of their last 18 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Braga in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Braga in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Braga in 2 consecutive games against Benfica.

The best betting apps make it a 52.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Larger odds can be banked for bettors who are willing to move the line. The prices will get bigger depending on the risk you attach to the bet you are placing.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Braga 1 - 0 Benfica

Braga are available at +600 to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Rodrigo Zalazar to Score +410

Rodrigo Zalazar (Braga) has racked up four goals in his past nine Primeira Liga home games. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +410 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Rodrigo Zalazar Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+390

First

+800

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Corners Prediction

Under 8.5 Corners -106

The 8.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in three straight Braga home games, while the same outcome has happened in three  consecutive Benfica matches. We think the teams might end up being short on this front, with odds of -106 on offer when it comes to this Total Corners selection.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Braga

Total

8.00 5.30 2.70

Home

9.30 6.20 3.10

Away

8.90 6.10 2.80

Benfica

Total

8.70 5.80 2.90

Home

9.70 6.70 3.00

Away

8.30 4.40 3.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-143

Under 8.5

-102

Braga Corners

Over 4.5

+108

Under 4.5

-154

Benfica Corners

Over 4.5

-108

Under 4.5

-132

Most Corners

1

+114

X

+600

2

-108

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Braga vs Benfica 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 favourites are 48% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Benfica being priced at +110 to come away with a victory in this Primeira Liga encounter. Braga are the underdogs at +245 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

Benfica can be backed at -204 on the Draw No Bet and you’ll get stakes refunded if the game ends level. Alternatively, Braga can be chanced at +140 on the same market.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. On the Both Teams to Score market, there isn’t much between the BTTS Yes and No options in terms of price.

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Full-Time Result

1

+245

X

+215

2

+110

Half-Time Result

1

+295

X

+115

2

+175

Double Chance

1X

-159

12

-333

X2

-400

Draw No Bet

1

+140

2

-204

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-110

2 Hcp -0.25

-130

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-161

Over 2.5

+112

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-114

No

-125

Favourite Vangelis Pavlidis is +280 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)

First

+133

Anytime

+280

Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica)

First

+275

Anytime

+575

Pau Victor (Braga)

First

+295

Anytime

+600

Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica)

First

+310

Anytime

+600

Ricardo Horta (Braga)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Amine El Ouazzani (Braga)

First

+340

Anytime

+700

Henrique Araújo (Benfica)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

Armindo ''Bruma'' Bangna (Benfica)

First

+380

Anytime

+750

Rodrigo Zalazar (Braga)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Georgiy Sudakov (Benfica)

First

+430

Anytime

+850

Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica)

First

+460

Anytime

+900

Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica)

First

+475

Anytime

+900

Gabriel Martínez (Braga)

First

+500

Anytime

+1000

João Marques (Braga)

First

+510

Anytime

+1000

Leandro Barreiro (Benfica)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Richard Ríos (Benfica)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Mario Dorgeles (Braga)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Diogo Ferreira Prioste (Benfica)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Jean-Baptiste Gorby (Braga)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

João Moutinho (Braga)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Enzo Barrenechea (Benfica)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Alexander Bah (Benfica)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

António Silva (Benfica)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Manuel Jorge Silva (Benfica)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Gabriel Moscardo (Braga)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Tomás Araújo (Benfica)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Rafa Obrador (Benfica)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Vitor Carvalho (Braga)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Braga have six wins, three losses and one draw in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Benfica have not lost on their travels in the past ten matches. Jose Mourinho's team have eight victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 0.40.

The past meeting at Estadio Municipal de Braga saw Braga draw 1-1 with Benfica. The past 6 H2H matches at Estadio Municipal de Braga have included three victories for Benfica, two wins for Braga and a single draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Braga Home Stats		6-1-3	3.00	2.00	1.00	5	5	4	6
Benfica Away Stats		8-2-0	2.50	2.10	0.40	7	3	4	6

• 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

Braga vs Benfica Lineups & Team News

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