Sporting Clube de Braga vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sporting Clube de Braga vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica — Primeira Liga at Estadio Municipal de Braganca.
- Sporting Clube de Braga 11 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica 11 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Joao Pedro Pinheiro
- Referee Tiago Martins
- Referee Helder Malheiro
- Referee Andre Campos
- Referee Pedro Mota
10 games this season
🟨 2.6/game
⚽ 10.2 goals/game
🟥 3 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 11 | 33 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 11 | 24 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 11 | 21 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | Académico de Viseu FC | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Gil Vicente FC | 11 | 18 |
| 8 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | Moreirense FC | 11 | 14 |
| 10 | FC Famalicão | 11 | 13 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 11 | 10 |
| 13 | CD Nacional | 11 | 10 |
| 14 | Vitória SC | 11 | 9 |
| 15 | CS Marítimo | 10 | 8 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | Rio Ave FC | 11 | 7 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 10 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 1–4 | L |
| 20 Apr | CD Feirense | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Apr | CD Tondela | H | 3–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Moreirense FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Mar | FC Porto | H | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Mar | Vitoria FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 4–1 | W |
| 22 Apr | CS Marítimo | H | 6–0 | W |
| 18 Apr | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Apr | Vitoria FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 11 Apr | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 4–2 | W |
| 07 Apr | CD Feirense | A | 4–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Sporting Clube de Braga | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #2 |
| 17 | Points | 28 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 5 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 9 / 1 / 1 |
| 13 | Scored | 30 |
| 11 | Conceded | 10 |
| +2 | GD | +20 |
| 1.55 | PPG | 2.55 |
| 45% | Win % | 82% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
45%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Braga this season
Sporting Clube de Braga this season
45%
Clean Sheets
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Sporting Clube de Braga are 8th (17 pts). Sport Lisboa e Benfica are 2nd (28 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sporting Clube de Braga
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/1
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
0-15
4/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
9/4
61-75
6/1
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sporting Clube de Braga
| Pau Victor Delgado | 5 G | 1 A |
| Fran Navarro | 1 G |
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 11 G | 3 A |
| Gianluca Prestianni | 7 G | 4 A |
| Leandro Barreiro Martins | 2 G | 1 A |
| Rafa Silva | 1 G | 2 A |
| Jhon Duran | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Sporting Clube de Braga have kicked off against Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' Alejandro Grimaldo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sporting Clube de Braga and Sport Lisboa e Benfica are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 33' The referee shows Sport Lisboa e Benfica player a Yellow card on 33.
- 35' What a moment for Wilson Eduardo! That strike on 35 puts his side firmly in control.
- 40' 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 Ferro suffering a number of foals already.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Florentino Luis is booked for Sport Lisboa e Benfica — Yellow card on 45.
- 48' That is a Yellow card for Sporting Clube de Braga. Fransergio will be fuming at that decision.
- 53' Sport Lisboa e Benfica come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 57' The referee shows Sporting Clube de Braga player a Yellow card on 57.
- 59' Goal! Pizzi scores his 64 goal in 481 matches.
- 60' Joao Felix has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 60.
- 64' The referee calls foul for Bruno Viana. He receives a Yellow card.
- 65' Pizzi adds to his 0 season tally! Sport Lisboa e Benfica lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 69' Assisted by Pizzi with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ruben Dias makes no mistake. 1-3!
- 72' Controversy at the stadium! Rafa Silva argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 74' A change in the Sporting Clube de Braga ranks — Wilson Eduardo exits the field as Dyego Sousa enters on 74.
- 77' Haris Seferovic is having his name booked by the referee on 77.
- 81' Another substitution for Sport Lisboa e Benfica to replace Florentino Luis by Gedson on 81 minute.
- 85' A change in the Sporting Clube de Braga ranks — Fransergio exits the field as Francisco de Castro Trincao enters on 85.
- 86' The Sport Lisboa e Benfica manager makes a substitution. Pizzi departs to be replaced by Eduardo Salvio.
- 90' Rafa Silva does the damage! The net is bulging and Sport Lisboa e Benfica surge ahead!
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Adel Taarabt. He replaces Joao Felix on 90 minute.
- Sporting Clube de Braga will have plenty to reflect on. Sport Lisboa e Benfica were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Sporting Clube de Braga Lineups
Starting XI
- 60
- 19
- 12
- 14
- 36
-
47
Ricardo Esgaio ↓ Ricardo Ryller 85'
-
7
Wilson Eduardo C ↓ Dyego Sousa 74'
-
27
Fransergio ↓ Trincao 85'
- 20
- 21
- 25
Bench
- 1
- 87
- 10
-
8
Ricardo Ryller ↑ 85'
-
99
Dyego Sousa ↑ 74'
- 17
-
77
Trincao ↑ 85'
Coach
Abel Ferreira
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
21
Pizzi ↓ Eduardo Salvio 86'
- 14
- 3
- 34
- 22
- 27
-
79
Joao Felix ↓ Adel Taarabt 90'
- 99
- 97
-
61
Florentino ↓ Gedson 81'
Bench
-
83
Gedson ↑ 81'
- 11
-
49
Adel Taarabt ↑ 90'
- 1
- 33
-
18
Eduardo Salvio ↑ 86'
- 10
Coach
Bruno Nascimento
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
Sporting Clube de Braga Form
2019-04-28
Sporting Clube de Braga
1–4
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
L
2019-04-20
CD Feirense
0–2
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2019-04-14
Sporting Clube de Braga
3–0
CD Tondela
W
2019-04-06
Moreirense FC
1–0
Sporting Clube de Braga
L
2019-03-30
Sporting Clube de Braga
2–3
FC Porto
L
2019-03-16
Vitoria FC
0–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Form
2019-04-28
Sporting Clube de Braga
1–4
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2019-04-22
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
6–0
CS Marítimo
W
2019-04-18
Eintracht Frankfurt
2–0
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
L
2019-04-14
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
4–2
Vitoria FC
W
2019-04-11
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
4–2
Eintracht Frankfurt
W
2019-04-07
CD Feirense
1–4
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.29
Sporting Clube de Braga xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.81
Sport Lisboa e Benfica xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sport Lisboa e Benfica win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.1
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
Sporting Clube de Braga or Draw
41%
Draw or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
80%
Sporting Clube de Braga or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sporting Clube de Braga win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
8.3%
1 – 3
7.6%
1 – 1
6.8%
0 – 2
6.7%
0 – 3
6.1%
1 – 4
Actual
2 – 2
5.2%
2 – 3
4.9%
0 – 1
4.5%
0 – 4
4.2%
2 – 1
3.8%
2 – 4
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Sporting Clube de Braga
| Handicap | Sporting Clube de Braga covers | Push | Sport Lisboa e Benfica covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +1 | 32% | 20% | 48% |
| +1.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +2 | 52% | 19% | 29% |
| +2.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
Clean Sheet
Sporting Clube de Braga keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Sport Lisboa e Benfica keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.