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 will face Benfica in Portugal Primera Liga on December 28, 2025 at 14:00.
Sporting Braga are currently 4th with 59 points after 34 matches.
Benfica sit 3rd with 80 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.04.

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

67%

Draw

17%

Benfica

17%

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

Sporting Braga

Benfica

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.79

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored

Avg. per game

1.06

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.44

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

22 (65%)12 (35%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

22 (65%)12 (35%)

Sporting Braga

Recent matches

Benfica

Under /Over

(76%)26 8(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(88%)30 4(12%)

Under /Over

(47%)16 18(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)16 18(53%)

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)18 16(47%)

/Yes

(56%)19 15(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(59%)20 14(41%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sporting Braga

Benfica

Shots

Sporting Braga

Total shots

11.67 avg / game

Blocked

87 total

Avg. 3.11

Benfica

Total shots

17.00 avg / game

Blocked

151 total

Avg. 4.72

Sporting Braga Pass Benfica

Total passes

19833

Avg. 601 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

63%

Total passes

15866

Avg. 481 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

58%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sporting Braga

Played games

Benfica

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.41

5.09

173

Corners

236

6.94

19.76

672

Throw-ins

662

19.47

1.24

Offsides

1.47

2.21

GK saves

2.32

Sporting Braga

DISCIPLINARY

Benfica

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.21

1.85

0.09

0.12

11.35

386

Fouls

367

10.79

8.15

277

Tackles

331

9.74

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 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

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