Sport Lisboa e Benfica vs Sporting Clube de Braga, Primeira Liga 2021-22 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)
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
2021-11-07
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
6–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
2021-03-21
Sporting Clube de Braga
0–2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2020-11-08
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–3
Sporting Clube de Braga
2020-02-15
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
0–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
2019-09-01
Sporting Clube de Braga
0–4
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 6–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | FC Bayern München | A | 2–5 | L |
| 30 Oct | GD Estoril Praia | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Oct | FC Vizela | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | FC Bayern München | H | 0–4 | L |
| 03 Oct | Portimonense SC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 1–6 | L |
| 04 Nov | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | H | 4–2 | W |
| 01 Nov | Portimonense SC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Oct | Gil Vicente FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Oct | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Boavista FC | H | 2–2 | D |
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' Sport Lisboa e Benfica have kicked off against Sporting Clube de Braga. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 2' GOAL! Alejandro Grimaldo scores on 2.
- 7' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 12' The Portugal forward Ricardo Horta breaks the deadlock on 12 minutes. 1-1!
- 17' With 0 assists to his name this season, Gilberto is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sporting Clube de Braga.
- 22' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sporting Clube de Braga needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 23' Paulo Bernardo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joao Mario on 23 minute.
- 26' Almoatasembellah Ali catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 26.
- 27' Sporting Clube de Braga receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 27.
- 32' Supporters expect more eagerness from Fabiano Silva, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio da Luz with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 34' The Sport Lisboa e Benfica bench stirs into life. Lucas Verissimo is withdrawn and Morato gets his opportunity.
- 37' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Darwin Nunez makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 38' What a strike from Darwin Nunez! The score is 3-1.
- 42' The deadlock is broken! Rafa Silva gets on the scoresheet on 42 minutes.
- 45' A tactical swap from Sporting Clube de Braga — Moura on, Nuno Sequeira off on 45 minutes.
- 46' Sporting Clube de Braga ring the changes. Fabiano Silva has done his job and it is now time for Yan Couto to step up.
- 48' Goal! Rafa Silva scores his 91 goal in 467 matches.
- 48' Gilberto is having his name booked by the referee on 48.
- 52' Everton does the damage! The net is bulging and Sport Lisboa e Benfica surge ahead!
- 57' The travelling Sporting Clube de Braga supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 59' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Everton makes no mistake. 7-1!
- 60' Against the run of play, Everton has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 64' Lucas Mineiro is replacing Andre Castro for the Sporting Clube de Braga side.
- 65' Sport Lisboa e Benfica manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Goncalo Ramos is hanging Darwin Nunez on the field on 65 minute.
- 70' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Joao Mario suffering a number of foals already.
- 72' The crowd applauds Lucas Piazon as he leaves the pitch. Iuri Medeiros steps in for Sporting Clube de Braga.
- 77' Over 77 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 81' That is a Yellow card for Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Pizzi will be fuming at that decision.
- 83' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Goncalo Ramos on 83 minutes.
- 88' Sport Lisboa e Benfica are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sporting Clube de Braga backline.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Lucas Mineiro argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 6-1.
Lineups
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
2
Gilberto ↓ Diogo Goncalves 65'
- 30
- 5
- 28
-
20
Joao Mario ↓ Paulo Bernardo 23'
- 3
- 27
- 99
-
4
Lucas Verissimo ↓ Morato 34'
-
9
Darwin Nunez ↓ Goncalo Ramos 65'
Bench
-
17
Diogo Goncalves ↑ 65'
- 11
- 77
-
21
Pizzi ↑ 65'
- 14
- 15
-
91
Morato ↑ 34'
-
88
Goncalo Ramos ↑ 65'
-
55
Paulo Bernardo ↑ 23'
Coach
Jorge Jesus
Sporting Clube de Braga Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Lucas Piazon ↓ Iuri Medeiros 72'
- 15
- 4
-
9
Abel Ruiz ↓ Vitor Oliveira 46'
- 1
-
5
Nuno Sequeira ↓ Moura 45'
- 21
- 8
-
88
Andre Castro ↓ Lucas Mineiro 64'
- 90
-
70
Fabiano Silva ↓ Yan Couto 46'
Bench
-
25
Lucas Mineiro ↑ 64'
- 19
-
45
Iuri Medeiros ↑ 72'
- 10
- 12
-
2
Yan Couto ↑ 46'
-
74
Moura ↑ 45'
-
99
Vitor Oliveira ↑ 46'
- 86
Coach
Carlos Carvalhal
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafa Silva | 6 |
| Pizzi | 5 |
| Ricardo Horta | 4 |
| Everton | 3 |
| Darwin Nunez | 3 |
| Haris Seferovic | 3 |
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 2 |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | 2 |
Head to Head
2021-11-07
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
6–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
2021-03-21
Sporting Clube de Braga
0–2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2020-11-08
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–3
Sporting Clube de Braga
2020-02-15
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
0–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
2019-09-01
Sporting Clube de Braga
0–4
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Form
2021-11-07
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
6–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2021-11-02
FC Bayern München
5–2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
L
2021-10-30
GD Estoril Praia
1–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
D
2021-10-24
FC Vizela
0–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2021-10-20
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
0–4
FC Bayern München
L
2021-10-03
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
0–1
Portimonense SC
L
Sporting Clube de Braga Form
2021-11-07
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
6–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
L
2021-11-04
Sporting Clube de Braga
4–2
PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad
W
2021-11-01
Sporting Clube de Braga
3–0
Portimonense SC
W
2021-10-25
Gil Vicente FC
0–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2021-10-21
PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad
0–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2021-10-03
Sporting Clube de Braga
2–2
Boavista FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
3.19
Sport Lisboa e Benfica xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.08
Sporting Clube de Braga xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 88% + Both teams to score 83%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sport Lisboa e Benfica win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.27
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 2.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 3.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 4.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
Double Chance
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or Draw
75%
Draw or Sporting Clube de Braga
44%
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or Sporting Clube de Braga
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sport Lisboa e Benfica win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 6–1 not predicted6 – 1Actual
3 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 1
5.6%
4 – 2
4.6%
4 – 1
4.5%
1 – 1
4.1%
3 – 3
4%
2 – 3
3.8%
1 – 2
3.7%
4 – 3
3.2%
5 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Sport Lisboa e Benfica
| Handicap | Sport Lisboa e Benfica covers | Push | Sporting Clube de Braga covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -2 | 25% | 16% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 18% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 12% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 7% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Sport Lisboa e Benfica keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Sporting Clube de Braga keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

