Sport Lisboa e Benfica vs Sporting Clube de Braga, Primeira Liga 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sport Lisboa e Benfica vs Sporting Clube de Braga — Primeira Liga at Estadio da Luz.
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Sporting Clube de Braga 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Joao Pedro Pinheiro
- Assistant 1 Bruno Jesus (Portugal)
- Assistant 2 Luciano Maia
12 games this season
🟨 1.5/game
⚽ 6.3 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | CD Santa Clara | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | CS Marítimo | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | Moreirense FC | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | Académico de Viseu FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | FC Famalicão | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | GD Estoril Praia | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 1 | 1 |
| 15 | FC Alverca | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | Vitória SC | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | Rio Ave FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
2026-05-11
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–2
Sporting Clube de Braga
2025-12-28
Sporting Clube de Braga
2–2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2025-05-17
Sporting Clube de Braga
1–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2025-01-04
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
1–2
Sporting Clube de Braga
2024-04-27
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
3–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 2–2 | D |
| 02 May | FC Famalicão | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Apr | Moreirense FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 19 Apr | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Apr | CD Nacional | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Casa Pia AC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 May | SC Freiburg | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 May | GD Estoril Praia | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Apr | SC Freiburg | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Apr | CD Santa Clara | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Apr | Casa Pia AC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Sport Lisboa e Benfica | Sporting Clube de Braga | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #10 |
| 1 | Points | 1 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 0 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 2 |
| 2 | Conceded | 2 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Braga this season
Sporting Clube de Braga this season
Sport Lisboa e Benfica are 9th (1 pts). Sporting Clube de Braga are 10th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sporting Clube de Braga
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Estadio da Luz. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sport Lisboa e Benfica and Sporting Clube de Braga are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Sport Lisboa e Benfica in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Sporting Clube de Braga's compact 3-5-2.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' The 20-year-old Gianluca Prestianni has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 30' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 35' Sport Lisboa e Benfica are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 40' A quiet spell here at Estadio da Luz. Sport Lisboa e Benfica seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 45' Sporting Clube de Braga have won 575 goals from 428 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 46' What a moment for Rafa Silva! That strike on 46 puts his side firmly in control.
- 48' What composure from Pau Victor Delgado! The Spain international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 53' It looks surprising Sporting Clube de Braga does not make any changes. Victor Gomez has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 56' Poor challenge from Lukas Hornicek. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 57' Leonardo Lelo picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 61' The crowd applauds Franjo Ivanovic as he leaves the pitch. Vangelis Pavlidis steps in for Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
- 64' Against the run of play, Vangelis Pavlidis has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 67' A tactical swap from Sporting Clube de Braga — Mario Dorgeles on, Gabriel Martinez off on 67 minutes.
- 72' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 74' A change in the Sporting Clube de Braga ranks — Fran Navarro exits the field as Rodrigo Zalazar enters on 74.
- 76' It is a substitution in Sport Lisboa e Benfica team. Leandro Barreiro Martins is replaced by Dodi Lukebakio on 76 minute.
- 81' Sporting Clube de Braga fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 82' A change in the Sporting Clube de Braga ranks — Leonardo Lelo exits the field as Moscardo enters on 82.
- 87' That looks like a foul for a card for Amar Dedic.
- 88' Jean-Baptiste Gorby is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 90' That is a card for Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Amar Dedic will be fuming at that decision.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 18
- 27
- 8
- 1
- 17
- 21
- 44
- 25
- 4
- 26
- 9
Bench
- 7
-
11
Dodi Lukebakio ↑ 76'
-
14
Vangelis Pavlidis ↑ 61'
- 6
- 10
- 24
- 5
- 16
- 64
Coach
José Mourinho
Sporting Clube de Braga Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 8
-
39
Fran Navarro ↓ Rodrigo Zalazar 74'
- 6
- 18
- 1
- 29
-
5
Leonardo Lelo ↓ Moscardo 82'
- 34
- 2
- 14
- 77
Bench
- 15
- 12
-
10
Rodrigo Zalazar ↑ 74'
- 9
-
17
Moscardo ↑ 82'
-
20
Mario Dorgeles ↑ 67'
- 53
- 41
- 90
Coach
Carlos Vicens
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafa Silva | 6 |
| Pizzi | 5 |
| Ricardo Horta | 4 |
| Haris Seferovic | 3 |
| Everton | 3 |
| Darwin Nunez | 3 |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | 2 |
| Iuri Medeiros | 2 |
Head to Head
2026-05-11
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–2
Sporting Clube de Braga
2025-12-28
Sporting Clube de Braga
2–2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2025-05-17
Sporting Clube de Braga
1–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2025-01-04
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
1–2
Sporting Clube de Braga
2024-04-27
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
3–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Form
2026-05-11
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–2
Sporting Clube de Braga
D
2026-05-02
FC Famalicão
2–2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
D
2026-04-25
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
4–1
Moreirense FC
W
2026-04-19
Sporting Clube de Portugal
1–2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2026-04-12
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–0
CD Nacional
W
2026-04-06
Casa Pia AC
1–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
D
Sporting Clube de Braga Form
2026-05-11
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–2
Sporting Clube de Braga
D
2026-05-07
SC Freiburg
3–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
L
2026-05-03
Sporting Clube de Braga
1–1
GD Estoril Praia
D
2026-04-30
Sporting Clube de Braga
2–1
SC Freiburg
W
2026-04-26
CD Santa Clara
2–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
L
2026-04-23
Casa Pia AC
0–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.81
Sport Lisboa e Benfica xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.15
Sporting Clube de Braga xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 86% + Both teams to score 82%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.96
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 2.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 3.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 4.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
Double Chance
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or Draw
71%
Draw or Sporting Clube de Braga
49%
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or Sporting Clube de Braga
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6%
3 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
5.4%
1 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 3
4.4%
3 – 3
4.1%
4 – 2
4%
4 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
3.3%
2 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Sport Lisboa e Benfica
| Handicap | Sport Lisboa e Benfica covers | Push | Sporting Clube de Braga covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 15% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 18% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 14% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 9% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Sport Lisboa e Benfica keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Sporting Clube de Braga keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

