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

Sporting Braga

W W D D L

4th place in Portugal Primera Liga

1-1

17/05/2025 13:00

Benfica

D W W W D

2nd place in Portugal Primera Liga

Portugal Primera Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sporting Braga vs Benfica on 17 May 2025 (kick-off: 13:00) 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 66 points after 34 matches.
Benfica sit 2nd with 80 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Benfica to win with probability 60%.
Head-to-head history favors Benfica, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Sporting Braga have one win, while 0 matches ended in draws.

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

13:00

2025-05-17

Sporting Braga vs Benfica - Prediction & Odds

Sporting Braga

Benfica

2025-05-17 13:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2025

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

26/02/2025 16:45

Benfica

1 - 0

Sporting Braga

POR CN

08/01/2025 15:45

Benfica

3 - 0

Sporting Braga

PORLC

04/01/2025 14:00

Benfica

1 - 2

Sporting Braga

POR D1

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

Sporting Braga

17%

Draw

Benfica

83%

Sporting Braga Last 6 matches

03/05/2025 13:00

Sporting Braga 1 - 1 Santa Clara POR D1

25/04/2025 15:30

FC Famalicao 1 - 1 Sporting Braga POR D1

19/04/2025 13:00

Estoril 0 - 2 Sporting Braga POR D1

13/04/2025 13:00

Sporting Braga 4 - 1 AVS Futebol SAD POR D1

07/04/2025 15:45

Sporting CP 1 - 1 Sporting Braga POR D1

29/03/2025 16:30

Sporting Braga 2 - 1 FC Arouca POR D1

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches Benfica

03/05/2025 15:30

Estoril 1 - 2 Benfica POR D1

27/04/2025 13:00

Benfica 6 - 0 AVS Futebol SAD POR D1

23/04/2025 15:15

Benfica 4 - 0 Tirsense POR CN

19/04/2025 15:30

Vitoria Guimaraes 0 - 3 Benfica POR D1

13/04/2025 13:00

Benfica 2 - 2 FC Arouca POR D1

09/04/2025 15:45

Tirsense 0 - 5 Benfica POR CN

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

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

Sporting Braga

Benfica

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.82

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.88

Scored

Avg. per game

1.59

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.24

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 17 home matches

YesNo

10 (59%)7 (41%)

In last 17 home matches

NoYes

14 (82%)3 (18%)

Sporting Braga

Recent matches

Benfica

Under /Over

(88%)15 2(12%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(88%)15 2(12%)

Under /Over

(35%)6 11(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

Under /Over

(41%)7 10(59%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(65%)11 6(35%)

/Yes

(59%)10 7(41%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)8 9(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sporting Braga

Benfica

Shots

Sporting Braga

Total shots

14.88 avg / game

Blocked

44 total

Avg. 3.38

Benfica

Total shots

19.00 avg / game

Blocked

65 total

Avg. 4.64

Sporting Braga Pass Benfica

Total passes

8424

Avg. 496 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

8170

Avg. 481 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

58%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sporting Braga

Played games

Benfica

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.53

7.00

119

Corners

132

7.76

20.71

352

Throw-ins

340

20.00

2.18

Offsides

2.65

2.47

GK saves

1.82

Sporting Braga

DISCIPLINARY

Benfica

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.76

1.59

0.12

0.00

14.41

245

Fouls

195

11.47

17.12

291

Tackles

314

18.47

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 May 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.

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

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