Sporting Braga vs Benfica: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 09 February

Betiball's prediction for Sporting Braga vs Benfica on 09 February 2023 (kick-off: 16:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sporting Braga vs Benfica preview before placing your bet.

Sporting Braga vs Benfica: Starting Lineups Time : 09/02/2023 16:30

Sporting Braga
2 - 2
Finished (Pen 5-4)
Benfica
112' event Simon Banza
106' event Paulo Andre Rodrigues Oliveira
101' event Vitor Tormena
101' event Paulo Andre Rodrigues Oliveira / Sikou Niakate
92' event Sikou Niakate
88' event Andre Castro Pereira
85' event Alvaro Djalo / Abel Ruiz
84' event Andre Castro Pereira / André Filipe Horta
67' event Ricardo Jorge Luz Horta / Iuri Jose Picanco Medeiros
59' event Simon Banza / Uros Racic
55' event Uros Racic
46' event Armindo Tue Na Bangna,Bruma / Luis Miguel Afonso Fernandes Pizzi
36' event Elmutasem El Masrati
event 120+1' Lucas Verissimo Da Silva / Chiquinho
event 120' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
event 115' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
event 111' Odisseas Vlachodimos
event 91' Rafael Ferreira Silva / Goncalo Matias Ramos
event 83' Nicolas Hernan Gonzalo Otamendi
event 46' Goncalo Matias Ramos / David Neres Campos
event 46' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato / Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis
event 33' Gilberto Moraes Junior / Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes
event 30' Alexander Bahr
event 15' Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes
112' event Simon Banza
event 120+1' Lucas Verissimo Da Silva / Chiquinho
106' event Paulo Andre Rodrigues Oliveira
event 120' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
101' event Vitor Tormena
event 115' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
101' event Paulo Andre Rodrigues Oliveira / Sikou Niakate
event 111' Odisseas Vlachodimos
92' event Sikou Niakate
event 91' Rafael Ferreira Silva / Goncalo Matias Ramos
88' event Andre Castro Pereira
event 83' Nicolas Hernan Gonzalo Otamendi
85' event Alvaro Djalo / Abel Ruiz
event 46' Goncalo Matias Ramos / David Neres Campos
84' event Andre Castro Pereira / André Filipe Horta
event 46' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato / Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis
67' event Ricardo Jorge Luz Horta / Iuri Jose Picanco Medeiros
event 33' Gilberto Moraes Junior / Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes
59' event Simon Banza / Uros Racic
event 30' Alexander Bahr
55' event Uros Racic
event 15' Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes
46' event Armindo Tue Na Bangna,Bruma / Luis Miguel Afonso Fernandes Pizzi
36' event Elmutasem El Masrati
Sporting Braga Sporting Braga
Substitutions
#23 Simon Banza
#26 Cristian Alexis Borja Gonzalez
#27 Armindo Tue Na Bangna,Bruma
#88 Andre Castro Pereira
#14 Alvaro Djalo
#21 Ricardo Jorge Luz Horta
#17 Josafat Mendes
#15 Paulo Andre Rodrigues Oliveira
#12 Tiago Magalhaes Sa
Sporting Braga Sporting Braga Benfica Benfica
18Shots10
7Shots on Goal4
19Fouls7
5Corner Kick3
7Free kick20
1Offside0
6Yellow card4
0Red card2
11Shots off goal6
202Attacks128
66Dangerous attacks53
1Corner Kicks(HT)2
Benfica Benfica
Substitutions
#93 Julian Draxler
#2 Gilberto Moraes Junior
#4 Lucas Verissimo Da Silva
#91 Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
#33 Petar Musa
#87 Joao Neves
#27 Rafael Ferreira Silva
#88 Goncalo Matias Ramos
#24 Samuel Jumpe Soares
Commentary
120+1' Benfica — substitution: Lucas Verissimo Da Silva / Chiquinho
120' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato - Benfica receive second yellow card
115' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato - Benfica receive a yellow card
112' Simon Banza - Sporting Braga receive a yellow card
111' Odisseas Vlachodimos - Benfica receive a yellow card
106' Paulo Andre Rodrigues Oliveira - Sporting Braga receive a yellow card
101' Vitor Tormena - Sporting Braga receive a yellow card
101' Sporting Braga — substitution: Paulo Andre Rodrigues Oliveira / Sikou Niakate
92' Sikou Niakate - Sporting Braga receive a yellow card
91' Benfica — substitution: Rafael Ferreira Silva / Goncalo Matias Ramos
88' Andre Castro Pereira - Sporting Braga receive a yellow card
85' Sporting Braga — substitution: Alvaro Djalo / Abel Ruiz
84' Sporting Braga — substitution: Andre Castro Pereira / André Filipe Horta
83' Nicolas Hernan Gonzalo Otamendi - Benfica receive a yellow card
67' Sporting Braga — substitution: Ricardo Jorge Luz Horta / Iuri Jose Picanco Medeiros
59' Sporting Braga — substitution: Simon Banza / Uros Racic
55' Uros Racic - Sporting Braga receive a yellow card
46' Sporting Braga — substitution: Armindo Tue Na Bangna,Bruma / Luis Miguel Afonso Fernandes Pizzi
46' Benfica — substitution: Goncalo Matias Ramos / David Neres Campos
46' Benfica — substitution: Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato / Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis
36' Goal! Elmutasem El Masrati - Sporting Braga
33' Benfica — substitution: Gilberto Moraes Junior / Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes
30' Alexander Bahr - Benfica receive a red card
15' Goal! Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes - Benfica

How We Build the Sporting Braga vs Benfica Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sporting Braga vs Benfica on 09 February 2023 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.

Sporting Braga vs Benfica Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sporting Braga's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Benfica'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 Sporting Braga and Benfica sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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