Benfica vs Sporting Braga: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 January

Benfica

L L W W D

No standing data

Under

3-0

08/01/2025 19:45

Sporting Braga

W L W D L

No standing data

Portugal League Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Benfica vs Sporting Braga on 08 January 2025 (kick-off: 19:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Benfica vs Sporting Braga preview before placing your bet.

Head-to-head history favors Benfica, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Sporting Braga have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

19:45

2025-01-08

Benfica vs Sporting Braga - Prediction & Odds

Benfica

Sporting Braga

2025-01-08 19:45

STANDINGS UP TO 08/01/2025

The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Benfica and Sporting Braga in the Portugal League Cup football standings for the 2024-2025 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.

Head To Head

04/01/2025 18:00

Benfica

1 - 2

Sporting Braga

POR D1

27/04/2024 17:00

Benfica

3 - 1

Sporting Braga

POR D1

10/01/2024 20:45

Benfica

3 - 2

Sporting Braga

POR CN

17/12/2023 20:30

Sporting Braga

0 - 1

Benfica

POR D1

06/05/2023 19:30

Benfica

1 - 0

Sporting Braga

POR D1

09/02/2023 20:30

Sporting Braga

1 - 1

Benfica

POR CN

Benfica

67%

Draw

17%

Sporting Braga

17%

Benfica Last 6 matches

04/01/2025 18:00

Benfica 1 - 2 Sporting Braga POR D1

29/12/2024 20:30

Sporting CP 1 - 0 Benfica POR D1

23/12/2024 18:45

Benfica 3 - 0 Estoril POR D1

19/12/2024 17:00

Nacional da Madeira 0 - 2 Benfica POR D1

15/12/2024 18:00

AVS Futebol SAD 1 - 1 Benfica POR D1

11/12/2024 20:00

Benfica 0 - 0 Bologna UEFA CL

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Sporting Braga

04/01/2025 18:00

Benfica 1 - 2 Sporting Braga POR D1

29/12/2024 18:00

Sporting Braga 1 - 2 Casa Pia AC POR D1

22/12/2024 17:00

Santa Clara 0 - 2 Sporting Braga POR D1

16/12/2024 18:45

Sporting Braga 3 - 3 FC Famalicao POR D1

12/12/2024 17:45

AS Roma 3 - 0 Sporting Braga UEFA EL

06/12/2024 20:15

Sporting Braga 2 - 2 Estoril POR D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Portugal League Cup

Played games

Benfica

Sporting Braga

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

2.33

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.33

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

2.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (50%)1 (50%)

Benfica

Recent matches

Sporting Braga

Under /Over

(100%)3 0(0%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(100%)2 0(0%)

Under /Over

(67%)2 1(33%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(100%)2 0(0%)

Under /Over

(33%)1 2(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(0%)0 2(100%)

/Yes

(33%)1 2(67%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)1 1(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Benfica

Sporting Braga

Shots

Benfica

Total shots

19.67 avg / game

Blocked

13 total

Avg. 6.50

Sporting Braga

Total shots

8.50 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. 0.00

Benfica Pass Sporting Braga

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

62%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Benfica

Played games

Sporting Braga

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.67

Clean sheets

0.00

7.00

Corners

3.50

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.33

Offsides

1.00

GK saves

3.00

Benfica

DISCIPLINARY

Sporting Braga

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

2.00

0.00

0.50

13.33

Fouls

14.00

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Benfica vs Sporting Braga Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Benfica vs Sporting Braga on 08 January 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Portugal League Cup fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Benfica vs Sporting Braga Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Benfica's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sporting Braga's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Portugal League Cup Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Portugal League Cup standings and the Portugal League Cup form table to understand exactly where Benfica and Sporting Braga sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Portugal League Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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