Benfica vs Sporting Braga: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 04 January

Benfica

D W W W D

2nd place in Portugal Primera Liga

1-2

04/01/2025 14:00

Sporting Braga

W W D D L

4th place in Portugal Primera Liga

Portugal Primera Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Benfica vs Sporting Braga on 04 January 2025 (kick-off: 14:00) 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.

Benfica will face Sporting Braga in Portugal Primera Liga on January 4, 2025 at 14:00.
Benfica are currently 2nd with 80 points after 34 matches.
Sporting Braga sit 4th with 66 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.40.

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

14:00

2025-01-04

Benfica vs Sporting Braga - Prediction & Odds

Benfica

Sporting Braga

2025-01-04 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 04/01/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Sporting CP	82	34	25	7	2	88	27	61
02 Benfica	80	34	25	5	4	84	28	56
03 FC Porto	71	34	22	5	7	65	30	35
04 Sporting Braga	66	34	19	9	6	55	30	25
05 Santa Clara	57	34	17	6	11	36	32	4
06 Vitoria Guimaraes	54	34	14	12	8	47	37	10
07 FC Famalicao	47	34	12	11	11	44	39	5
08 Estoril	46	34	12	10	12	48	53	-5
09 Casa Pia AC	45	34	12	9	13	39	44	-5
10 Moreirense	40	34	10	10	14	42	50	-8
11 Rio Ave	38	34	9	11	14	39	55	-16
12 FC Arouca	38	34	9	11	14	35	49	-14
13 Gil Vicente	34	34	8	10	16	34	47	-13
14 Nacional da Madeira	34	34	9	7	18	32	50	-18
15 Estrela da Amadora	29	34	7	8	19	24	50	-26
16 AVS Futebol SAD	27	34	5	12	17	25	60	-35
17 SC Farense	27	34	6	9	19	25	46	-21
18 Boavista FC	24	34	6	6	22	24	59	-35

Head To Head

27/04/2024 13:00

Benfica

3 - 1

Sporting Braga

POR D1

10/01/2024 16:45

Benfica

3 - 2

Sporting Braga

POR CN

17/12/2023 16:30

Sporting Braga

0 - 1

Benfica

POR D1

06/05/2023 15:30

Benfica

1 - 0

Sporting Braga

POR D1

09/02/2023 16:30

Sporting Braga

1 - 1

Benfica

POR CN

30/12/2022 17:15

Sporting Braga

3 - 0

Benfica

POR D1

Benfica

67%

Draw

17%

Sporting Braga

17%

Benfica Last 6 matches

29/12/2024 16:30

Sporting CP 1 - 0 Benfica

POR D1

23/12/2024 14:45

Benfica 3 - 0 Estoril

POR D1

19/12/2024 13:00

Nacional da Madeira 0 - 2 Benfica

POR D1

15/12/2024 14:00

AVS Futebol SAD 1 - 1 Benfica

POR D1

11/12/2024 16:00

Benfica 0 - 0 Bologna

UEFA CL

07/12/2024 14:00

Benfica 1 - 0 Vitoria Guimaraes

POR D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Sporting Braga

29/12/2024 14:00

Sporting Braga 1 - 2 Casa Pia AC

POR D1

22/12/2024 13:00

Santa Clara 0 - 2 Sporting Braga

POR D1

16/12/2024 14:45

Sporting Braga 3 - 3 FC Famalicao

POR D1

12/12/2024 13:45

AS Roma 3 - 0 Sporting Braga

UEFA EL

06/12/2024 16:15

Sporting Braga 2 - 2 Estoril

POR D1

01/12/2024 16:30

AVS Futebol SAD 0 - 1 Sporting Braga

POR D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Portugal Primera Liga

Played games

Benfica

Sporting Braga

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

2.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.82

Scored

Avg. per game

1.62

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.88

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

32 (94%)2 (6%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

31 (91%)3 (9%)

Benfica

Recent matches

Sporting Braga

Under /Over

(88%)30 4(12%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)26 8(24%)

Under /Over

(47%)16 18(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)10 24(71%)

Under /Over

(53%)18 16(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(35%)12 22(65%)

/Yes

(50%)17 17(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)18 16(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Benfica

Sporting Braga

Shots

Benfica

Total shots

17.03 avg / game

Blocked

125 total

Avg. 4.46

Sporting Braga

Total shots

14.06 avg / game

Blocked

86 total

Avg. 3.44

Benfica Pass Sporting Braga

Total passes

16613

Avg. 489 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

58%

Total passes

16589

Avg. 488 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Benfica

Played games

Sporting Braga

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.44

Clean sheets

0.44

7.09

241

Corners

209

6.15

21.15

719

Throw-ins

725

21.32

2.56

Offsides

1.94

2.44

GK saves

2.82

Benfica

DISCIPLINARY

Sporting Braga

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.85

2.00

0.00

0.09

11.59

394

Fouls

466

13.71

18.24

620

Tackles

532

15.65

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How We Build the Benfica vs Sporting Braga Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Benfica vs Sporting Braga on 04 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 Primera Liga 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 Primera Liga 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 Primera Liga standings and the Portugal Primera Liga 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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