This Saturday at 6 p.m., Benfica welcomes SC Braga to its Estádio da Luz stadium for the 17th day of Liga Portugal. A crucial match for Roger Schmidt’s Eagles who, after their defeat in the derby against Sporting (0-1) five days ago, fell to third place in the championship. With 38 points, they are now two points behind FC Porto and can no longer afford the slightest misstep in front of their home crowd.
Opposite, Carlos Carvalhal’s men, currently fifth with 28 points, will try to reduce the gap of ten points which separates them from their opponent of the day. The Arsenalistas are in interesting form in attack, having scored in 80% of their last matches, but their defense remains fragile with goals conceded in the same proportions. The timing could be ideal for Braga against Benfica who are struggling to get things going in the first half, having not scored more than one goal before the break in their last five meetings.
This shock promises to be all the more thrilling as Benfica is going through a delicate period, between rumors of departure concerning its defender Antonio Silva, courted by Juventus, and the hasty return of Kaboré to Manchester City. This is a great opportunity for Braga to create a surprise and get closer to the top 4.
Details of the match Benfica – Braga
- Stade: Sport Lisboa et Stade Benfica
- Time: 04/01/2025 7:00 p.m.
Who is the favorite of Benfica – SC Braga
Discover the probabilities of the different 1X2 predictions as well as the best odds for the match on 01/04/2025 between Benfica and SC Braga in Liga Portugal.
- Victory of Benfica : 70% chance.
- Draw : 21% chance.
- SC Braga victory : 17% chance.
The coast of Benfica – Braga
For football predictions on the Benfica – Braga match, Benfica Lisbon appears as favorite with odds of 1.41.
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Benfica – Braga: History of confrontations
Benfica: News and form
Benfica’s current form raises some concerns, particularly after its defeat in the derby against Sporting CP (1-0) which caused it to slip to third place in the championship.
The team is going through a mixed period with two wins, two draws and one defeat in its last five matches, showing a lack of consistency.
The arrival of players like Aktürkoğlu and Pavlidis could address the offensive challenges, but their integration into the system remains crucial.
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The stakes are high for both teams. On the one hand, Benfica has the opportunity to take crucial points to overtake their direct rivals, Porto and Sporting, respectively 2nd and 1st in the standings. With the support of its public, Lisbon will not want to miss this chance. On the other hand, Braga will play its card to score points and get closer to European places. Given the ambitions of both teams and their offensive potential, it is very likely that both teams will find the net.
- Side : 1,48
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Benfica: The last five matches
| 29/12/2024 | CP sporty | 1 – 0 | Benfica |
| 23/12/2024 | Benfica | 3 – 0 | Estoril |
| 19/12/2024 | National | 0 – 2 | Benfica |
| 15/12/2024 | AVS | 1 – 1 | Benfica |
| 11/12/2024 | Benfica | 0 – 0 | Bologna |
Compositions probables Benfica
For the match against Braga, Roger Schmidt should line up his traditional 4-3-3, an effective system this season. In defense, the suspension of Antonio Silva could offer a place to Tomás Araújo alongside Otamendi in the central hinge. In the offensive sector, after the defeat against Sporting, Schmidt could relaunch Amdouni at the forefront to bring more depth to the game. The trio composed of Di María, Amdouni and Aktürkoğlu seems to be the preferred option to energize an attack which has lacked performance lately. In the middle, the absence of quality replacements should lead to the renewal of the trio Florentino, Aursnes and Kökçü.
Braga: News and form
SC Braga are going through a delicate period with irregular performances which are causing concern. Currently 5th in the standings with 28 points, the team is struggling to maintain the pace of the leaders, with only two points ahead of Guimaraes who is right on their heels. Recent statistics are revealing: if the team scores regularly (in 80% of its matches), it also concedes a lot of goals, especially in the second half. Amine El Ouazzani stands out for his precision in front of goal, but this is not enough to compensate for defensive weaknesses.
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Benfica leaves with a slight advantage for this meeting, in particular thanks to its status as favorite and the advantage of playing at home. Despite the expected resistance from Braga, who will look to disrupt the balance of the match, it seems that Benfica are in the ideal position to secure victory.
- Side : 1,36
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Braga: The last five matches
| 29/12/2024 | SC Braga | 1 – 2 | Pious house |
| 22/12/2024 | Saint Clare | 0 – 2 | SC Braga |
| 16/12/2024 | SC Braga | 3 – 3 | Famalicão |
| 12/12/2024 | AS Rome | 3 – 0 | SC Braga |
| 12/06/2024 | SC Braga | 2 – 2 | Estoril |
Compositions probables Braga
For the trip to Benfica, SC Braga should adopt their usual 3-4-3 system, with some tactical adjustments. Coach Carvalhal was able to renew the training which proved satisfactory during the last meetings. In defense, the hinge composed of João Ferreira, Niakaté and Robson Bambu should be reconfirmed, while Paulo Oliveira could apply for a place in the axis. In the middle, the experience of João Moutinho will be essential, supported by Yuri Ribeiro, Zalazar and Roger Fernandes. In attack, the trio Bruma, El Ouazzani and Ricardo Horta seems essential to provide the necessary percussion. No major injuries were reported for this important meeting.
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