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Compare Braga vs Benfica

Braga vs Benfica Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

Compare Braga vs Benfica: head-to-head stats, recent form, goals, defensive record and strength indicators from last matches.

Braga Braga Home Team
Benfica Benfica Away Team
Braga
55.4
D L D W L W D W W D

Last 10 Matches

Benfica
75.2
D D W W W D W W D W

Categories Won

0

Braga

4

Draw

11

Benfica

Performance Radar

Braga
Benfica

Statistical Comparison

Win Percentage
40%

4W, 4D, 2L

60%

6W, 4D, 0L

Goals Scored / Match
1.6

16 / 10 matches

2.2

22 / 10 matches

Goals Conceded / Match
1.4

14 / 10 matches

1.1

11 / 10 matches

Goal Difference
+2

+2

+11

+11

Clean Sheet
20%

2 / 10 matches

20%

2 / 10 matches

Over 2.5 Goals
60%

6 / 10 matches

80%

8 / 10 matches

Both Teams to Score
80%

8 / 10 matches

80%

8 / 10 matches

Top Scorer
Pau Víctor (5 goals)
A. Schjelderup (5 goals)
Most Goals by Half
1st Half: 7 / 2nd Half: 9
1st Half: 9 / 2nd Half: 13
Home Win Rate
40%

2W / 5 matches

60%

3W / 5 matches

Away Win Rate
40%

2W / 5 matches

60%

3W / 5 matches

Schedule Strength (SoS)
63.4

League Difficulty: 81.4, Opponent Quality: 64.5

65.6

League Difficulty: 79.0, Opponent Quality: 61.3

Elite Opponent Record
33%

1W / 3 matches

50%

1W / 2 matches

Expected Goals (xG)
1.93

Actual: 1.6 | Diff: -0.33

2.52

Actual: 2.2 | Diff: -0.32

Adjusted Power Rating
55.4

Attack: 60.5, Defense: 60.5, Form: 45.4

75.2

Attack: 84.8, Defense: 73.2, Form: 69.4

Goal Timing Analysis

3

0-15'

5
2

16-30'

3
2

31-45'

1
3

46-60'

3
2

61-75'

4
4

76-90+'

6
Braga
Benfica
Braga

Power Rating Breakdown

55.4

Overall

Attack 60.5
Defense 60.5
Form 45.4
Consistency 56.8
Benfica

Power Rating Breakdown

75.2

Overall

Attack 84.8
Defense 73.2
Form 69.4
Consistency 71.2

Strength of Schedule

Measures the difficulty of opponents faced. Higher = tougher schedule.

League Difficulty

81.4 vs 79.0

Opponent Quality

64.5 vs 61.3

Elite Opponent Record

33% vs 50%
Braga logo Braga
D
Benfica (80%)
L
Freiburg (69%)
D
Estoril (47%)
W
Freiburg (64%)
L
Santa Clara (71%)
W
Casa Pia (53%)
D
Famalicão (69%)
W
Betis (70%)
Benfica logo Benfica
D
Braga (64%)
D
Famalicão (74%)
W
Moreirense (50%)
W
Sporting (75%)
W
Nacional (52%)
D
Casa Pia (53%)
W
Vitória SC (54%)
W
Arouca (62%)

Opponent Quality: Quality blends league strength, recent points form, goal difference, and home/away context. It is not only club size or reputation.

Opponent Breakdown
Opponent Breakdown
Score
Opp. Quality
Benfica A
2 - 2 D
80%
Freiburg A
1 - 3 L
69%
Estoril H
1 - 1 D
47%
Freiburg H
2 - 1 W
64%
Santa Clara A
1 - 2 L
71%
Casa Pia A
1 - 0 W
53%
Famalicão H
2 - 2 D
69%
Betis A
4 - 2 W
70%
Arouca H
1 - 0 W
57%
Betis H
1 - 1 D
65%
Opponent Breakdown
Opponent Breakdown
Score
Opp. Quality
Braga H
2 - 2 D
64%
Famalicão A
2 - 2 D
74%
Moreirense H
4 - 1 W
50%
Sporting A
2 - 1 W
75%
Nacional H
2 - 0 W
52%
Casa Pia A
1 - 1 D
53%
Vitória SC H
3 - 0 W
54%
Arouca A
2 - 1 W
62%
Porto H
2 - 2 D
69%
Gil Vicente A
2 - 1 W
60%

AI Analysis

When we look at the raw statistics, both teams appear to be in form, but applying the Strength of Schedule filter reveals a much clearer picture.

Both teams have faced similar levels of opposition (SoS: 63.4 vs 65.6), making the raw statistics a reliable basis for comparison.

Benfica holds the attacking edge with 2.2 goals per match versus Braga's 1.6, though the gap is not insurmountable.

Both defenses are comparable, with Braga conceding 1.4 and Benfica conceding 1.1 per match.

Braga has struggled against elite opposition, winning only 1 of 3 matches. When the stakes are highest, their performance drops significantly.

Benfica is a strong road team with a 60% away win rate, suggesting they can perform regardless of venue.

Based on the combined statistics, expect 3.2 total goals. Over 2.5 goals is the statistical lean, with both teams to score being likely.

Benfica emerges as the favorite in this matchup. With a stronger overall power rating (75.2 vs 55.4) and better performance against quality opposition, they should control the game. However, football always has room for surprises.

These two teams drew 2-2 in the Portuguese Primeira Liga (2026-05-11). The stalemate suggests these sides are closely matched, and another tight contest could be on the cards. With the previous match ending in a draw, neither side holds a psychological edge. Both teams will feel they have a genuine chance of winning.

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