Benfica vs SC Braga

Benfica
#2 · Primeira Liga
DWWDW
VS
Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Lisbon

SC Braga
#4 · Primeira Liga
DWLWD
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.68
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.62 for Over 2.5 Goals. Our model calculates a 56.5% probability. The bookmaker price aligns with our model — this is our most confident selection for this match.
Why this pick: we only recommend selections priced between 1.5 and 3.5. Shorter favourites pay too little to justify the risk, while longer prices lack the confidence needed to recommend.
Match Overview
On , Benfica will face SC Braga in the Primeira Liga at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
Based on key match statistics such as expected goals (xG), recent results, and player performance data, our analysis suggests that Benfica has a 60.9% probability of winning this match. SC Braga has a 20.3% probability of winning, while a draw is estimated at 18.8%.
Key factors in this prediction:
- Benfica have won 3 of their last 5 games
- Benfica are unbeaten in their last 5 matches
- Benfica average 2.0 goals per game
- SC Braga have kept clean sheets in 45% of their matches
- With a combined average of 3.9 goals per game, expect an entertaining fixture
Match Preview
AIPredictions
Moderate confidenceMatch Result
1 — Benfica60.9%1.40
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.556.5%1.62
✓ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Yes53.9%1.81
Based on avg. implied odds from 10 bookmakers. We only tag OUR PICK on selections priced between 1.5 and 3.5 — shorter favourites pay too little to justify the risk, longer prices lack reliability.
Correct Score
Most likely outcomes2-0
6.87
14.6%
1-0
7.22
13.9%
2-1
7.61
13.2%
1-1
8.28
12.2%
3-0
9.27
10.9%
3-1
10.42
9.7%
Match Odds
Avg. bookmaker odds| Market | Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Home 1.40 | Draw 4.67 | Away 7.15 |
| O/U 2.5 | Over 1.62 | Under 2.25 | |
| O/U 1.5 | Over 1.18 | Under 4.41 | |
| O/U 3.5 | Over 2.53 | Under 1.47 | |
| BTTS | Yes 1.81 | No 1.91 | |
| Double Chance | 1X 1.09 | 12 1.17 | X2 2.83 |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsOver 0.5 Goals92.6%
Over 1.5 Goals78.9%
Over 2.5 Goals56.5%
Over 3.5 Goals36.7%
Head to Head
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Primeira Liga Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 64 | 15 | 49 | 85 | WWWWD | |
| 2 | 32 | 22 | 10 | 0 | 69 | 22 | 47 | 76 | DWWWD | |
| 3 | 32 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 82 | 23 | 59 | 76 | WDDLW | |
| 4 | 32 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 60 | 32 | 28 | 57 | DLWDW | |
| 5 | 32 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 41 | 29 | 12 | 52 | DWDDD | |
| 6 | 32 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 46 | 32 | 14 | 50 | DWLDW | |
| 16 | 32 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 29 | 56 | -27 | 26 | LLLDL | |
| 17 | 32 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 52 | -28 | 25 | WDLLD | |
| 18 | 32 | 2 | 11 | 19 | 24 | 66 | -42 | 17 | WDDDL |
Key Statistics
2025 SeasonBenficaSC Braga
2Goals p.g.1.86
0.94Goals conceded p.g.0.91
31%Clean sheets45%
62%Win rate59%
2.94Avg goals in match2.77
Recent Results
BenficaLAST MATCHES
02 MayFamalicao2–2BenficaPrimeira Liga
19 AprSporting CP1–2BenficaPrimeira Liga
12 AprBenfica2–0NacionalPrimeira Liga
06 AprCasa Pia1–1BenficaPrimeira Liga
21 MarBenfica3–0GuimaraesPrimeira Liga
14 MarArouca1–2BenficaPrimeira Liga
10Win63%
4Draw25%
2Lost13%
LAST MATCHESSC Braga
03 MaySC Braga1–1EstorilPrimeira Liga
30 AprSC Braga2–1SC FreiburgUEFA Europa League
26 AprSanta Clara2–1SC BragaPrimeira Liga
23 AprCasa Pia0–1SC BragaPrimeira Liga
19 AprSC Braga2–2FamalicaoPrimeira Liga
16 AprReal Betis2–4SC BragaUEFA Europa League
13Win59%
5Draw23%
4Lost18%
Lineups
Lineups not yet announced
Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players
0 players
Benfica
No reported absences
SC Braga
No reported absences
Betting Strategy
High Probability
Benfica Win1.40 (60.9%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.62 (56.5%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.25 (43.5%)
Both Teams Score1.81 (53.9%)
BTTS No1.91 (46.1%)
Speculative
Draw4.67 (18.8%)
SC Braga Win7.15 (20.3%)









