Sporting Braga and Benfica face each other on Sunday 12.28.2025, at 18:00 (UK Time), in a Liga Portugal 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Sporting Braga's home ground, the .
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Sporting Braga and Benfica, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Sporting Braga vs Benfica
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Sporting Braga preview
Sporting Braga heads into the match with the following record in the Liga Portugal: in 15 matches, Braga secured 7 victories, 4 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.67 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Sporting Braga's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 48 victories so far.
Sporting Braga has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 141 goals, of which 26 were scored in the Liga Portugal, resulting in an average of 1.73 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Ricardo Horta, who has found the back of the net 11 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Bruma has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Sporting Braga has conceded 13 goals in the Liga Portugal (an average of 0.87 per game) and 71 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.87 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Benfica preview
Benfica comes into the game with 15 matches played so far in the Liga Portugal. They have secured 10 victories, 5 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.33 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 57 wins, 14 draws, and 15 losses.
The Eagles's attack has been highly effective, scoring 187 goals during this period. Of that total, 31 were netted in the Liga Portugal, with an average of 2.07 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.17.
The Glorious One's offensive system is led by Evangelos Pavlidis, the team's top scorer this season. The greek forward has found the back of the net 18 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Muhammed Kerem Aktürkoğlu. The forward has contributed with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 8 goals with an average of 0.53 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 73 goals in 86 matches, averaging 0.85 per match.
Head to head: Sporting Braga vs Benfica
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Sporting Braga
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W W |
1.67 |
| Home | W W W L L |
1.86 |
| Away | L W W L D |
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 57% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.6 | 2.43 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.73 | 1.71 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 0.87 | 0.71 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 29% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 43% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 29% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 71% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.67 | 1.47 | 1.85 |
|
xGA
|
0.96 | 0.87 | 1.03 |
Benfica
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W D |
2.33 |
| Home | W D D W W |
2 |
| Away | W W W D W |
2.71 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 86% |
| Goals | 2.6 | 2.75 | 2.43 |
| Scored | 2.07 | 2 | 2.14 |
| Conceded | 0.53 | 0.75 | 0.29 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 63% | 29% |
| Without Conceding | 53% | 38% | 71% |
| Failed To Score | 7% | 0% | 14% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 75% | 71% |
|
xG
|
1.83 | 1.94 | 1.7 |
|
xGA
|
0.96 | 0.91 | 1.03 |
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