Benfica vs Braga – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Football Liga Portugal Benfica - Braga
Result
2:2
11/05/2026 at 15:15 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Liga Portugal - Round 33
  • Referee: Pinheiro J. (Por)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
africaAfricaZAP
austriaAustriaDAZN
brazilBrazilClaro TV+, Disney+, ESPN 3, Sky+, Vivo Play, Zapping
bulgariaBulgariaRing, Voyo
cyprusCyprusCytavision on the Go, Cytavision Sports 7, Cytavision Sports 7
denmarkDenmarkBold+, Sport Live
germanyGermanyDAZN Deutsch, Sportdigital FUSSBALL
greeceGreeceCOSMOTE Sport 3
hungaryHungarySelekt, Sport 1
israelIsraelSport 4
netherlandsNetherlandsZiggo Go, Ziggo Sport 5
polandPolandEleven Sports 2
portugalPortugalBenfica TV, BTV Online
serbiaSerbiaArena Premium 5
slovakiaSlovakiaArena sport 1
switzerlandSwitzerlandDAZN Switzerland
turkeyTurkeyS Sport+, Tivibu Spor 2
uruguayUruguayAntel TV
usaUsaFubo Latino
worldWorldOnefootball

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
3.180.21
Ball possession
52%48%
Total shots
245
Shots on target
82
Big chances
31
Corner kicks
82
Passes
82% (385/469)80% (354/443)
Yellow cards
14
Expected goals (xG)
3.180.21
xG on target (xGOT)
3.280.85
Total shots
245
Shots on target
82
Shots off target
81
Blocked shots
82
Shots inside the box
162
Shots outside the box
83
Hit the woodwork
00
Headed goals
01
Big chances
31
Corner kicks
82
Touches in opposition box
4912
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
21
Free kicks
116
Passes
82% (385/469)80% (354/443)
Long passes
60% (24/40)35% (17/48)
Passes in final third
70% (111/158)69% (83/121)
Crosses
38% (6/16)50% (2/4)
Expected assists (xA)
1.090.27
Throw ins
2821
Fouls
611
Tackles
88% (15/17)56% (9/16)
Duels won
6240
Clearances
725
Interceptions
810
Errors leading to shot
01
Errors leading to goal
01
Goalkeeper saves
06
xGOT faced
0.853.28
Goals prevented
-1.151.28

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 2nd Half (2 - 2)
  • 46', 1 - 0, Rafa Silva ,
  • 48', 1 - 1, Victor P. , Gomez V. (A),
  • 56', Hornicek L. 🟨,
  • 57', Lelo L. 🟨,
  • 61', Ivanovic F. , Pavlidis V. ,
  • 67', Martinez G. , Dorgeles M. ,
  • 74', Navarro F. , Zalazar R. ,
  • 76', Barreiro L. , Lukebakio D. ,
  • 82', Lelo L. , Gabriel Moscardo ,
  • 87', Dedic A. 🟨,
  • 88', 1 - 2, Gorby , Dorgeles M. (A),
  • 90+3', Vitor Carvalho 🟨,
  • 90+5', 2 - 2, Pavlidis V. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 90+6', Gomez V. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Benfica
67.5%
Draw
19.5%
Braga
13%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
64.4% 21.2% 14.5%

Our Initial ML Estimation

66.7% 20.5% 14%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Benfica has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.1%)
  • Braga has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.5%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Benfica than the current prediction. (-0.8%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Braga than the current prediction. (+1%)
  • Benfica - Braga Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.41
    (1.47)
    4.87
    (4.47)
    7.36
    (6.54)
    5%
    (5.7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 3.00
    What is the prediction for Benfica - Braga?
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • AH -1 - Benfica (1.59) (votes: 2 - 100%) .
    • O/U 2.75 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Users Predictions: Benfica will win (27 of 33 users predict this - 81.82%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 68.66%94.98%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Benfica will win (3 of 3 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 5 Selected Experts predict this event. Benfica (votes: 5 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: ) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Benfica won 2.
    • Benfica is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Braga has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • Braga may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Benfica is the undeniable favorite.
    • We predict that Benfica will win today's game, with odds of 1.42.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Benfica won 9 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 33:29. (average 1.7:1.5).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Benfica won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 23:14. (average 2.1:1.3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Benfica - Braga were as follows:
    07.01.2026 Benfica - Braga 1:3
    28.12.2025 Braga - Benfica 2:2
    17.05.2025 Braga - Benfica 1:1
    26.02.2025 Benfica - Braga 1:0
    08.01.2025 Benfica - Braga 3:0
    Latest results of Benfica
    02.05.2026 Famalicão - Benfica 2:2
    25.04.2026 Benfica - Moreirense 4:1
    19.04.2026 Sporting Lisbon - Benfica 1:2
    12.04.2026 Benfica - Nacional 2:0
    06.04.2026 Casa Pia - Benfica 1:1
    Latest results of Braga
    07.05.2026 Freiburg - Braga 3:1
    03.05.2026 Braga - Estoril Praia 1:1
    30.04.2026 Braga - Freiburg 2:1
    26.04.2026 Santa Clara - Braga 2:1
    23.04.2026 Casa Pia - Braga 0:1
    Liga Portugal Table
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1FC Porto660015:21318
    2Benfica651021:41716
    3Sporting CP642015:6914
    4Santa Clara642011:4714
    5Arouca63128:5310
    6Estrela624014:12210
    7Braga53117:5210
    8Academico Viseu62227:9-28
    9Gil Vicente52124:407
    10Maritimo62137:11-47
    11Moreirense62137:13-67
    12Alverca61238:11-35
    13Famalicao60425:7-24
    14Vitoria Guimaraes61144:7-34
    15Nacional61147:11-44
    16Rio Ave61145:14-94
    17Estoril60242:8-62
    18Casa Pia60151:15-141

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          Liga Portugal (Relegation)
          Relegation ~ Liga Portugal 2