Primeira Liga· Season 2025
Match Summary
Benfica and SC Braga drew 2:2. The match was played in Primeira Liga 2025. Goals were scored by Rafa Silva 46′, P. Victor 48′, Gorby 88′, V. Pavlidis 90′ (pen.). 5 yellow cards were shown. Benfica had 52% possession while SC Braga held 48%. Benfica had 24 shots (8 on target) compared to 5 (2 on target) for SC Braga. Expected goals: Benfica 3.19 — SC Braga 0.21. Benfica made 2 substitutions, SC Braga made 3. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Vangelis Pavlidis 65′), Penalty confirmed (Andreas Schjelderup 90′).
Match Events
assist: V. Gomez
assist: M. Dorgeles
Penalty
Match Statistics
Benfica had 52% possession against SC Braga's 48%. Benfica registered 24 shots (8 on target) while SC Braga managed 5 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 8–2. Fouls committed: 6–11.
Lineups
Benfica lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Jose Mourinho, while SC Braga deployed a 3-4-2-1 under Carlos Vicens.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Benfica is 6.99, compared to 6.85 for SC Braga. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Benfica's highest-rated starter is A. Schjelderup (7.33), while SC Braga's best-rated player is Vitor Carvalho (7.08).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Benfica have contributed 30 goals and 27 assists this season, led by A. Schjelderup (7G). SC Braga's starters account for 24 goals and 18 assists, spearheaded by P. Victor (10G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Benfica deploy 4 defenders rated 7.04 on average, against SC Braga's 3-man backline averaging 6.97. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Benfica field 5 midfielders averaging 7.03, versus SC Braga's 4 rated 6.80. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Benfica start 1 forward(s) averaging 6.71, compared to 3 for SC Braga averaging 6.74. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 81% for Benfica and 85% for SC Braga. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Benfica's starters have collected 32 yellow cards this season, compared to 43 for SC Braga. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Benfica's starting XI is 23.9 (youngest: G. Prestianni (19), oldest: Rafa Silva (32)), while SC Braga average 25.3 (youngest: Gorby (19), oldest: J. Moutinho (39)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Benfica's starters average 27 league appearances each, versus 27 for SC Braga. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Jose Mourinho
Substitutes
Coach: Carlos Vicens
Benfica and SC Braga have met 40 times — Benfica won 26, SC Braga won 10, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Benfica leads the head-to-head with 26 victories from 40 meetings. A combined 126 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.15 per match (82 for the home side, 44 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 24 matches (60%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 26 games (65%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. SC Braga are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–2 in 2018.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
Match Prediction
Bookmaker Odds
Best price
Benfica
1.42
Betano
Draw
5.36
1xBet
SC Braga
8.15
1xBet
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
3.4
Average goals per game
70%
Games with 3+ goals
70%
Both teams scored
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
Market Summary
Margin: 9.3%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 1.39 | 4.33 | 7.00 |
| Max | 1.39 | 4.33 | 7.00 |
Result vs. Market
Result differed from market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Data: football-data.co.uk
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 17 May 2026