Estádio da Luz · Referee J. Pinheiro · Analysis updated 00:00 UTC
Benfica vs SC Braga Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.78 expected goals for Benfica and 1.46 for SC Braga, a combined total of 3.25. That distribution gives Benfica the largest share of the 1X2 market at 45%, with the draw at 23%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 63% for over 2.5 goals and 64% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 45% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
Model pick
Benfica win
45.3% probability
Expected goals
1.78 – 1.46
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
68%
Double chance 12
77%
Double chance X2
55%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–110.2%
- 2–19.0%
- 1–27.4%
- 1–06.9%
- 2–26.6%
Why the model likes this
Benfica home form
13 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
SC Braga away threat
Scored in 5 of their last 6 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Benfica to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 45%, against 45% / 23% / 32% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.78 goals for Benfica and 1.46 for SC Braga, a combined 3.25 — an open game on paper.
Recent form
Benfica
- 2026-08-13T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Heart Of Midlothian · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-08-09T19:30:00.000Z · H vs Academico Viseu · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-08-06T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Heart Of Midlothian · 6-1 (W)
- 2026-07-30T19:00:00.000Z · H vs FC ST. Gallen · 5-0 (W)
- 2026-07-24T17:00:00.000Z · H vs CF Os Belenenses · 5-1 (W)
SC Braga
- 2026-08-13T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Dinamo Minsk · 0-0 (D)
- 2026-08-09T19:30:00.000Z · A vs Moreirense · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-08-06T18:30:00.000Z · H vs Dinamo Minsk · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-07-30T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Železničar Pančevo · 4-0 (W)
- 2026-07-22T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Železničar Pančevo · 1-0 (W)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Primeira Liga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arouca | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Porto | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 3 | Maritimo | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Nacional | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Santa Clara | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 6 | Sporting CP | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 7 | GIL Vicente | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Estrela | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 9 | Benfica | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | SC Braga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Academico Viseu | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 12 | Famalicao | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 13 | Estoril | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| 14 | Alverca | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| 15 | Moreirense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
| 16 | Casa Pia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 17 | Vitória SC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 18 | Rio Ave | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.