Benfica vs Sporting Braga: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 07 January

Betiball's prediction for Benfica vs Sporting Braga on 07 January 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) 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.

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Benfica vs Sporting Braga: Starting Lineups Time : 07/01/2026 16:00

Benfica
1 - 3
Finished
Sporting Braga
89' event Nicolas Hernan Gonzalo Otamendi
80' event Franjo Ivanovic / Fredrik Aursnes
69' event Gianluca Prestianni
64' event Sidny Lopes Cabral / Georgiy Sudakov
64' event Vangelis Pavlidis
46' event Gianluca Prestianni / Manu Silva
11' event Nicolas Hernan Gonzalo Otamendi
event 90+1' Diego Rodrigues / Ricardo Jorge Luz Horta
event 85' Gabriel Moscardo / Rodrigo Zalazar
event 81' Gustaf Lagerbielke
event 78' Francisco Jose Navarro Aliaga
event 72' Gustaf Lagerbielke
event 59' Francisco Jose Navarro Aliaga / Pau Victor Delgado
event 59' Victor Gomez Perea / Mario Dorgeles
event 59' Paulo Andre Rodrigues Oliveira / Vitor Carvalho Vieira
event 48' Vitor Carvalho Vieira
event 33' Rodrigo Zalazar
event 32' Lukas Hornicek
event 19' Pau Victor Delgado
event 11' Rodrigo Zalazar Penalty cancelled
89' event Nicolas Hernan Gonzalo Otamendi
event 90+1' Diego Rodrigues / Ricardo Jorge Luz Horta
80' event Franjo Ivanovic / Fredrik Aursnes
event 85' Gabriel Moscardo / Rodrigo Zalazar
69' event Gianluca Prestianni
event 81' Gustaf Lagerbielke
64' event Sidny Lopes Cabral / Georgiy Sudakov
event 78' Francisco Jose Navarro Aliaga
64' event Vangelis Pavlidis
event 72' Gustaf Lagerbielke
46' event Gianluca Prestianni / Manu Silva
event 59' Francisco Jose Navarro Aliaga / Pau Victor Delgado
11' event Nicolas Hernan Gonzalo Otamendi
event 59' Victor Gomez Perea / Mario Dorgeles
event 59' Paulo Andre Rodrigues Oliveira / Vitor Carvalho Vieira
event 48' Vitor Carvalho Vieira
event 33' Rodrigo Zalazar
event 32' Lukas Hornicek
event 19' Pau Victor Delgado
event 11' Rodrigo Zalazar Penalty cancelled
Benfica Benfica
Substitutions
#25 Gianluca Prestianni
#15 Sidny Lopes Cabral
#9 Franjo Ivanovic
#50 Diogo Ferreira
#64 Goncalo Oliveira
#62 Jose Neto
#84 Joao Rego
#86 Diogo Ferreira Prioste
#21 Andreas Schjelderup
Benfica Benfica Sporting Braga Sporting Braga
19Shots7
8Shots on Goal5
12Fouls13
2Corner Kick0
12Free kick12
5Offside0
3Yellow card4
1Red card0
2Save7
10Successful Tackles20
8Interceptions11
20Long pass20
0Assist2
4Successful center1
7Shots off goal1
4Blocked1
9Tackle19
7Dribbles8
22Throw-in15
510Passes441
137Attacks84
46Dangerous attacks26
2BigChances5
1BigChancesMissed2
10ShotsInsideBox6
9ShotsOutsideBox1
44DuelsWon57
1.85ExpectedGoals2.35
0.94xGOpenPlay1.53
1.07xGNonPenalty2.35
1.64xGOT2.67
21Touches In Opposition Box7
20AccurateCrosses3
33GroundDuelsWon48
11AerialDuelsWon9
10Clearances26
Sporting Braga Sporting Braga
Substitutions
#15 Paulo Andre Rodrigues Oliveira
#2 Victor Gomez Perea
#39 Francisco Jose Navarro Aliaga
#17 Gabriel Moscardo
#50 Diego Rodrigues
#12 Tiago Magalhaes Sa
#77 Gabri Martinez
#41 Yanis da Rocha
#29 Jean Gorby
Commentary
90+1' Sporting Braga — substitution: Diego Rodrigues / Ricardo Jorge Luz Horta
89' Nicolas Hernan Gonzalo Otamendi - Benfica receive second yellow card
85' Sporting Braga — substitution: Gabriel Moscardo / Rodrigo Zalazar
81' Goal! Gustaf Lagerbielke - Sporting Braga
80' Benfica — substitution: Franjo Ivanovic / Fredrik Aursnes
78' Francisco Jose Navarro Aliaga - Sporting Braga receive a yellow card
72' Gustaf Lagerbielke - Sporting Braga receive a yellow card
69' Gianluca Prestianni - Benfica receive a yellow card
64' Benfica — substitution: Sidny Lopes Cabral / Georgiy Sudakov
64' Penalty scored! Vangelis Pavlidis - Benfica
59' Sporting Braga — substitution: Francisco Jose Navarro Aliaga / Pau Victor Delgado
59' Sporting Braga — substitution: Victor Gomez Perea / Mario Dorgeles
59' Sporting Braga — substitution: Paulo Andre Rodrigues Oliveira / Vitor Carvalho Vieira
48' Vitor Carvalho Vieira - Sporting Braga receive a yellow card
46' Benfica — substitution: Gianluca Prestianni / Manu Silva
33' Goal! Rodrigo Zalazar - Sporting Braga
32' Lukas Hornicek - Sporting Braga receive a yellow card
19' Goal! Pau Victor Delgado - Sporting Braga
11' Nicolas Hernan Gonzalo Otamendi - Benfica receive a yellow card
11' VAR review - Sporting Braga

How We Build the Benfica vs Sporting Braga Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Benfica vs Sporting Braga on 07 January 2026 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 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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where Benfica and Sporting Braga sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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