Braga vs Benfica prediction 17.12.2023
Braga
0 : 1
Benfica
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Contents
- Competition: Liga Portugal
- Date: Sunday, 17th December 2023
- Kickoff: 20:30 UK/21:30 CET
- Venue: Estádio Municipal de Braga (Braga)
This season, the Portuguese national league is thrilling. Sporting and Porto are the best with 31 points, while Benfica and Braga are one and two points behind, respectively. On Sunday night, Braga and Benfica will have a game in which both sides will try to stay within striking distance of the leading duo.
Braga quietly became one of the best Portuguese teams. This season, they didn't have too many successes in the Champions League, but they eventually finished third, so Artur Jorge's team will continue in the Europa League. Braga had a run of five games without a loss until Tuesday when they lost 2-0 on the road against Napoli.
Benfica were in a tough spot in the Champions League as they collected only one point after five rounds. In the last round, Benfica played versus Salzburg for the third spot. They won 3-1 in Austria and qualified for the Europa League. With that win, Benfica are in a run of six games without a defeat.
Braga vs Benfica pick: Over 2.5 goals
Both teams are playing great at the moment. We should expect a thrilling derby on Sunday night with at least three goals.
Best bookmakers for Braga vs Benfica match
Braga vs Benfica Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Benfica
1 : 0
Braga
Liga Portugal
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Braga
1 : 1
Benfica
Taça De Portugal
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Braga
3 : 0
Benfica
Liga Portugal
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Braga
3 : 2
Benfica
Liga Portugal
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Benfica
6 : 1
Braga
Liga Portugal
Braga team news
Braga lost in Naples on Tuesday, but the head coach, Artur Jorge, was still satisfied. He said, "We had another good game. I'm satisfied with what the players did. The result is fair due to Napoli's efficiency in the first half, but we deserved to have scored and we could have achieved something more".
Alvaro Djalo is injured, and he is the only Braga player unavailable for the upcoming tie.
Last matches of Braga
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Napoli
2 : 0
Braga
Champions League
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Vizela
1 : 3
Braga
Liga Portugal
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Braga
3 : 1
Estoril
Liga Portugal
-
Braga
1 : 1
FC Union Berlin
Champions League
-
Portimonense S.C.
1 : 4
Braga
Taça De Portugal
Braga lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Matheus
Defenders
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2
Victor Perea Gomez
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5
Serdar Saatci
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6
Jose Fonte
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26
Cristian Borja
Midfielders
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28
Joao Moutinho
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16
Rodrigo Zalazar Martinez
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21
Ricardo Horta
Forwards
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7
Bruma
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23
Simon Banza
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22
Pizzi
Benfica team news
Benfica needed a big win against Salzburg to finish third, and the Portuguese team delivered. After the game, the head coach, Roger Schmidt, said, "The Salzburg goalkeeper and defenders were all very good, defending many plays. We are very happy to continue in European competitions, it was very important for the team and the club. We believed until the last minute and it was deserved."
Due to injuries, Alexander Bah, Juan Bernat, and David Neres will miss the upcoming game versus Braga.
Last matches of Benfica
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Red Bull Salzburg
1 : 3
Benfica
Champions League
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Benfica
1 : 1
Farense
Liga Portugal
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Moreirense
0 : 0
Benfica
Liga Portugal
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Benfica
3 : 3
Inter Milan
Champions League
-
Benfica
2 : 0
Famalicao
Taça De Portugal
Benfica lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Anatolii Trubin
Defenders
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8
Fredrik Aursnes
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44
Tomas Araujo
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30
Nicolas Otamendi
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5
Morato
Midfielders
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87
Joao Neves
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27
Rafa Silva
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10
Orkun Kokcu
Forwards
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11
Angel Di Maria
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19
Casper Tengstedt
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20
Joao Mario
3 Reasons why we should see three or more goals in this match
- Braga scored six goals in the last three matches
- Braga went over 2.5 goals in two of the previous three games
- Benfica scored seven goals in the last four matches
Main prediction Braga - Benfica
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Bet365
1.65
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Yes 75%
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Additional predictions
Draw
Best odds:3.72
BTTS
Best odds:1.54
Braga & Benfica current standing in Liga Portugal
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sporting CP | 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 30 - 15 | +15 | 34 |
| 2 | Benfica | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 25 - 10 | +15 | 33 |
| 3 | Porto | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 21 - 11 | +10 | 31 |
| 4 | Sporting Braga | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 36 - 21 | +15 | 29 |
| 5 | Vitória SC | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 25 - 17 | +8 | 29 |
| 6 | Moreirense | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 20 - 13 | +7 | 26 |
| 7 | Farense | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 22 - 18 | +4 | 18 |
| 8 | Famalicão | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 13 - 15 | -2 | 18 |
| 9 | Estrela Amadora | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 15 - 18 | -3 | 16 |
| 10 | Casa Pia | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 13 - 17 | -4 | 16 |
| 11 | Boavista | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 21 - 28 | -7 | 16 |
| 12 | Portimonense | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 16 - 32 | -16 | 15 |
| 13 | Estoril | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 25 - 24 | +1 | 14 |
| 14 | Arouca | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 18 - 19 | -1 | 13 |
| 15 | Gil Vicente | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 25 - 29 | -4 | 12 |
| 16 | Rio Ave | 15 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 16 - 24 | -8 | 12 |
| 17 | Vizela | 15 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 14 - 22 | -8 | 12 |
| 18 | Chaves | 14 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 16 - 38 | -22 | 10 |