Benfica
SC Braga
Benfica vs SC Braga predictions & stats
Top pick Benfica 45%, Over 2.5 goals 64%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Primeira Liga.
Top pick Benfica 45%, Over 2.5 goals 64%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Primeira Liga.
Comparing both teams this season
All Fixtures (52)
Style of play and derived stats from match data this season
Current league table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | +48 | 82 | |
| 2 | 31 | +47 | 75 | |
| 3 | 31 | +55 | 73 | |
| 4 | 31 | +28 | 56 | |
| 5 | 31 | +12 | 51 | |
| 6 | 31 | +14 | 49 | |
| 7 | 31 | -5 | 42 | |
| 8 | 31 | -11 | 39 | |
| 9 | 31 | -15 | 38 | |
| 10 | 31 | -1 | 37 | |
| 11 | 31 | -21 | 35 | |
| 12 | 31 | -19 | 34 | |
| 13 | 31 | -10 | 32 | |
| 14 | 31 | -7 | 31 | |
| 15 | 31 | -17 | 28 | |
| 16 | 31 | -26 | 26 | |
| 17 | 31 | -29 | 22 | |
| 18 | 31 | -43 | 14 |
All Fixtures (59)
This team a team that dominates the ball averaging 59% possession. They've proven effective without the ball, winning 5 games with less possession Additionally, They convert possession into results effectively, winning 71% of games when controlling the ball Meanwhile, They've demonstrated resilience by winning 3 games after falling behind at some point. Their ability to recover is valuable: 12 points gained after falling behind. They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 10 points from winning positions. In attack, they create numerous opportunities (17.0 shots/game, 6.0 on target) Additionally, They move the ball forward with intent (around 29 passes per shot) Meanwhile, They're well-organized defensively (only 2.5 saves required per game). They generate many corner opportunities (7.2 corners/game). As a top-2 side facing another top-4 team, this represents a clash between quality opponents.
A possession-oriented side averaging 63% possession. They've dropped points in 6 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've lost 6 games despite having more possession, showing significant vulnerability when expected to control matches Additionally, They've salvaged 9 points from losing positions this season Meanwhile, However, they've blown 3 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead. Their game management needs work: 19 points dropped after taking the lead. A high-volume passing approach with excellent accuracy (608 passes/game, 87%). Their chance quality is strong, with 41% of shots hitting the target Additionally, Their build-up is patient and slower-tempo (about 52 passes per shot) Meanwhile, They're well-organized defensively (only 2.1 saves required per game). As a top-4 side facing another top-2 team, this represents a clash between quality opponents.
Benfica home games half time results
SC Braga away games half time results