SC Braga vs Benfica Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

SC Braga vs Benfica Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

December 28, 2025 | Estadio Municipal de Braga | Liga Portugal | 18:00 GMT

Braga and Benfica face off in this Liga Portugal clash, with Braga hoping for a win which could send them above Gil Vicente and into the Conference League qualification places. A win for Benfica would continue their unbeaten record in the league as they look to keep any sort of pressure on the imperious Porto, who sit in first at the moment.

Key Betting Tips: Over 2.5 goals @ 2.05

SC Braga vs Benfica Predicted Lineups

SC Braga Predicted Lineup: Sa, Oliviera, Arrey-Mbi, Lagerbielke, Dorgeles, Moscardo, Grillitsch, Lelo, Zalazar, Horta, Navarro

Benfica Predicted Lineup: Trubin, Dedic, Araujo, Otamendi, Dahl, Rios, Barrenchea, Prestianni, Aursnes, Sudakov, Pavlidis

SC Braga vs Benfica Current Form and Standings

Braga are currently sitting in 5th place in Liga Portugal with 25 points from their 15 games. They have been in almost flawless form of late, including in the Europa League, where they sit inside the top eight and have only lost one of their last nine games in all competitions.

Benfica currently reside in 3rd place despite the fact they are unbeaten so far this season, such is the form of Sporting and Porto who sit above them. A win would see them at least keep the pressure on those above and keep them in touching distance should there be a slip at any point.

SC Braga vs Benfica Head-to-Head Timeline

17.05.25 Braga 1-1 Benfica

26.02.25 Benfica 1-0 Braga

08.01.25 Benfica 3-0 Braga

04.01.25 Benfica 1-2 Braga

27.04.24 Benfica 3-1 Braga

SC Braga Last 5 Matches

Famalicao 1-2 Braga

Nice 0-1 Braga

Braga 1-0 Santa Clara

Estoril 1-0 Braga

Caldas 0-3 Braga

Benfica Last 5 Matches

Benfica 1-1 Sporting

Benfica 2-0 Napoli

Moreirense 0-4 Benfica

Farense 0-2 Benfica

Benfica 1-0 Famalicao

SC Braga vs Benfica Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses 200 data points to generate these predictions with a 60.00% confidence in over 2.5 goals. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

SC Braga vs Benfica Betting Tips

Football Park's Best Bet: Over 2.5 goals @ 2.05 – Our team of in-house tipsters has predicted over 2.5 goals. Both teams have been in good goalscoring form this season, and with both sides desperate for a win to aid their respective causes, there could be goals here.

Key Players to Watch: SC Braga vs Benfica

Rodrigo Zalazar (Braga): Zalazar has been in excellent form for Braga off the right-hand side this season, with 10 goals and two assists in 25 games across all competitions to this point.

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica): As we've come to expect, the Greek striker has been a goalscoring machine this season, with 21 goals and four assists in 33 games across all competitions.

SC Braga vs Benfica Match Facts

• Broadcast Details: N/A
• Referee: Joao Goncalves

Stadium Information: Estadio Municipal de Braga is home to Braga and has a capacity of 30,286.