Sporting Braga vs Benfica: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 December

Sporting Braga

D W L D D

4th place in Portugal Primera Liga

2-2

28/12/2025 14:00

Benfica

W W W D D

3rd place in Portugal Primera Liga

Portugal Primera Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sporting Braga vs Benfica on 28 December 2025 (kick-off: 14:00) 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 59 points after 34 matches.
Benfica sit 3rd with 80 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Benfica to win with probability 43%.
Head-to-head history favors Benfica, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Sporting Braga have one win, 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

14:00

2025-12-28

Sporting Braga vs Benfica - Prediction & Odds

Sporting Braga

Benfica

2025-12-28 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 28/12/2025

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

01 FC Porto	88	34	28	4	2	66	18	48
02 Sporting CP	82	34	25	7	2	89	24	65
03 Benfica	80	34	23	11	0	74	25	49
04 Sporting Braga	59	34	16	11	7	64	36	28
05 FC Famalicao	56	34	15	11	8	42	29	13
06 Gil Vicente	50	34	13	11	10	47	38	9
07 Moreirense	43	34	12	7	15	37	49	-12
08 FC Arouca	42	34	12	6	16	47	64	-17
09 Vitoria Guimaraes	42	34	12	6	16	39	51	-12
10 Estoril	39	34	10	9	15	54	57	-3
11 Alverca	39	34	10	9	15	35	52	-17
12 Rio Ave	36	34	8	12	14	35	57	-22
13 Santa Clara	36	34	9	9	16	32	41	-9
14 Nacional da Madeira	34	34	9	7	18	37	45	-8
15 Estrela da Amadora	30	34	6	12	16	38	56	-18
16 Casa Pia AC	30	34	6	12	16	31	57	-26
17 CD Tondela	28	34	6	10	18	27	55	-28
18 AVS Futebol SAD	21	34	3	12	19	27	67	-40

Head To Head

17/05/2025 13:00

Sporting Braga

1 - 1

Benfica

POR D1

26/02/2025 16:45

Benfica

1 - 0

Sporting Braga

POR CUP

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 CUP

Sporting Braga

17%

Draw

17%

Benfica

67%

Sporting Braga Last 6 matches

23/12/2025 15:00

FC Caldas 0 - 3 Sporting Braga POR CUP

19/12/2025 16:15

Estoril 1 - 0 Sporting Braga POR D1

15/12/2025 14:45

Sporting Braga 1 - 0 Santa Clara POR D1

11/12/2025 13:45

Nice 0 - 1 Sporting Braga UEFA EL

06/12/2025 16:30

FC Famalicao 1 - 2 Sporting Braga POR D1

01/12/2025 16:15

FC Arouca 0 - 4 Sporting Braga POR D1

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Benfica

22/12/2025 16:45

Benfica 1 - 0 FC Famalicao POR D1

17/12/2025 16:45

SC Farense 0 - 2 Benfica POR CUP

14/12/2025 14:00

Moreirense 0 - 4 Benfica POR D1

10/12/2025 16:00

Benfica 2 - 0 Napoli UEFA CL

05/12/2025 16:15

Benfica 1 - 1 Sporting CP POR D1

29/11/2025 14:00

Nacional da Madeira 1 - 2 Benfica POR D1

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

Goals

Scored

311

Avg. per game

1.04

Conceded

178

Avg. per game

0.59

Scored

341

Avg. per game

1.14

Conceded

151

Avg. per game

0.50

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

198 (66%)102 (34%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

204 (68%)96 (32%)

Sporting Braga

Recent matches

Benfica

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sporting Braga

Benfica

Shots

Sporting Braga

Total shots

13.56 avg / game

Blocked

673 total

Avg. 3.47

Benfica

Total shots

15.17 avg / game

Blocked

928 total

Avg. 4.14

Sporting Braga Pass Benfica

Total passes

115764

Avg. 503 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

57%

Total passes

127763

Avg. 505 / 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

128

0.43

5.16

1549

Corners

1977

6.59

15.31

4593

Throw-ins

4638

15.46

1.26

378

Offsides

549

1.83

2.20

659

GK saves

683

2.28

Sporting Braga

DISCIPLINARY

Benfica

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.00

599

567

1.89

0.12

0.07

10.75

3226

Fouls

3215

10.72

10.58

3175

Tackles

4200

14.00

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How We Build the Sporting Braga vs Benfica Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sporting Braga vs Benfica on 28 December 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

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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