Sporting Braga vs Benfica: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 December

Sporting Braga

W W L W W

4th place in Portugal Primera Liga

0-1

17/12/2023 16:30

Benfica

W W W L W

2nd place in Portugal Primera Liga

Portugal Primera Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sporting Braga vs Benfica on 17 December 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 are currently 4th with 68 points after 34 matches.
Benfica sit 2nd with 80 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Benfica to win with probability 41%.
Head-to-head history favors Sporting Braga, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Benfica have 2 wins, 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

16:30

2023-12-17

Sporting Braga vs Benfica - Prediction & Odds

Sporting Braga

Benfica

2023-12-17 16:30

STANDINGS UP TO 17/12/2023

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

01 Sporting CP	90	34	29	3	2	96	29	67
02 Benfica	80	34	25	5	4	77	28	49
03 FC Porto	72	34	22	6	6	63	27	36
04 Sporting Braga	68	34	21	5	8	71	50	21
05 Vitoria Guimaraes	63	34	19	6	9	52	38	14
06 Moreirense	55	34	16	7	11	36	35	1
07 FC Arouca	46	34	13	7	14	54	50	4
08 FC Famalicao	42	34	10	12	12	37	41	-4
09 Casa Pia AC	38	34	10	8	16	38	50	-12
10 SC Farense	37	34	10	7	17	46	51	-5
11 Rio Ave	37	34	6	19	9	38	43	-5
12 Gil Vicente	36	34	9	9	16	42	52	-10
13 Estoril	33	34	9	6	19	49	58	-9
14 Estrela da Amadora	33	34	7	12	15	33	53	-20
15 Boavista FC	32	34	7	11	16	39	62	-23
16 Portimonense	32	34	8	8	18	39	72	-33
17 Vizela	26	34	5	11	18	36	66	-30
18 GD Chaves	23	34	5	8	21	31	72	-41

Head To Head

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

01/04/2022 15:15

Sporting Braga

3 - 2

Benfica

POR D1

07/11/2021 17:15

Benfica

6 - 1

Sporting Braga

POR D1

23/05/2021 15:30

Sporting Braga

2 - 0

Benfica

POR CN

Sporting Braga

50%

Draw

17%

Benfica

33%

Sporting Braga Last 6 matches

08/12/2023 11:30

Vizela 1 - 3 Sporting Braga POR D1

03/12/2023 11:30

Sporting Braga 3 - 1 Estoril POR D1

29/11/2023 16:00

Sporting Braga 1 - 1 Union Berlin UEFA CL

25/11/2023 11:30

Portimonense 1 - 4 Sporting Braga POR CN

12/11/2023 14:00

FC Arouca 0 - 1 Sporting Braga POR D1

08/11/2023 16:00

Real Madrid 3 - 0 Sporting Braga UEFA CL

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Benfica

08/12/2023 14:00

Benfica 1 - 1 SC Farense POR D1

03/12/2023 14:00

Moreirense 0 - 0 Benfica POR D1

29/11/2023 16:00

Benfica 3 - 3 Inter Milan UEFA CL

25/11/2023 16:45

Benfica 2 - 0 FC Famalicao POR CN

12/11/2023 16:30

Benfica 2 - 1 Sporting CP POR D1

08/11/2023 13:45

Real Sociedad 3 - 1 Benfica UEFA CL

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Portugal Primera Liga

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

309

Avg. per game

1.03

Conceded

178

Avg. per game

0.59

Scored

337

Avg. per game

1.12

Conceded

152

Avg. per game

0.51

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

197 (66%)103 (34%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

203 (68%)97 (32%)

Sporting Braga

Recent matches

Benfica

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sporting Braga

Benfica

Shots

Sporting Braga

Total shots

13.59 avg / game

Blocked

676 total

Avg. 3.48

Benfica

Total shots

15.11 avg / game

Blocked

924 total

Avg. 4.13

Sporting Braga Pass Benfica

Total passes

116329

Avg. 504 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

57%

Total passes

127535

Avg. 504 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sporting Braga

300

Played games

Benfica

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

116

Clean sheets

127

0.42

5.18

1553

Corners

1971

6.57

15.33

4600

Throw-ins

4612

15.37

1.26

378

Offsides

548

1.83

2.20

661

GK saves

686

2.29

Sporting Braga

DISCIPLINARY

Benfica

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.00

600

573

1.91

0.12

0.07

10.76

3228

Fouls

3226

10.75

10.62

3187

Tackles

4205

14.02

NEXT MATCHES

07/30

Sporting Braga

FK Zeleznicar Pancevo

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Sporting Braga vs Benfica Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sporting Braga vs Benfica on 17 December 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 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.

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.

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 Sporting Braga and Benfica 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 Primera Liga predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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