Benfica vs Braga Prediction and Betting Tips | 4th January 2025
Benfica will play host to Braga at Estádio da Luz in the Primeira Liga on Saturday. Both teams will be looking to return to winning ways after losing their previous games.
Benfica vs Braga Preview
Benfica experienced their first setback in 10 matches in all competitions following a nine-game undefeated streak. They were humbled on the road 1-0 by Sporting Lisbon in their previous meeting. That defeat was their second in the Primeira Liga this season, after 16 rounds of matches, alongside 12 wins and two draws.
As Águias sit third in the standings on 38 points, two behind the top spot held by Sporting CP (40 points). Benfica will focus on closing the gap to the top, as they are quite safe from third-placed Santa Clara, who are on 30 points. A win could move the hosts to the summit if Sporting and Porto stall on the day.
Braga were stunned at home 2-1 by Casa Pia in their previous league action. That defeat brought to the fore the visitors’ shaky form of late. They have managed just one win in their last five matches, dropping 10 points in the process. Braga have won eight matches, drawing four and losing four after 16 rounds of games.
Os Arcebispos are fifth-placed in the table on 28 points, but are trailing their weekend opponents Benfica by 10 points (38-28). Benfica came out on top 3-1 in the sides’ previous clash, with Braga’s last success over Benfica (3-0) dating back to December 2022. With one defeat conceded in their last five trips, Braga remain competitive on the road.
Benfica vs Braga Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Benfica have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches against Braga.
- Benfica have won four games and lost once in their last five matches at home against Braga.
- Benfica have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches at home.
- Braga have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches on the road.
- Benfica have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches while Braga have won once, drawn twice and lost twice. Form Guide: Benfica – L-W-W-D-D, Braga – L-W-D-L-D.
Benfica vs Braga Prediction
We expect a thrilling contest with input from several individualities. Kerem Aktürkoğlu and Zeki Amdouni have scored six goals each for Benfica while Angel Di Maria has netted five. Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin boasts six clean sheets.
Brazilian goalkeeper Matheus has four clean sheets for Braga, while Bruma and Ricardo Horta have scored five goals each.
Benfica are the favorites based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Benfica 3-1 Braga
Benfica vs Braga Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Benfica to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Benfica to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Braga to score - Yes