Braga vs Benfica: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :December 15, 2023 at 9:38 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 12:23 AM

The defending champions travel to Braga

Braga and Benfica take on each other in Liga Portugal 2023-24 match week 14. The defending champions have only lost one match this season and are sitting third in the league table. Braga are just behind them in the league and are the highest goal-scorer in the league.

Kick-off:

Sunday, 17 December 2023 at 8:30 PM (GMT); Monday, 17 December 2023 at 2:00 AM (IST)

Location: Estadio Municipal de Braga

Form

Braga (in all competitions): L-W-W-D-W

Benfica (in all competitions): W-D-D-D-W

Players to watch

Simon Banza (Braga)

Simon Banza is the highest goal-scorer in Liga Portugal. He has netted 13 goals and has provided three assists. In the last two league games, Banza has scored three goals.

Rafa Silva (Benfica)

Rafa Silva has been a top performer for Benfica over the years. The Portuguese forward has already scored four goals and has the same number of assists in 13 games. He will look to win the game for his side.

Match facts

Braga haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last five games.
The home team averages 2.8 goals per match and the away team averages 1.8 goals per match.
Benfica have the second-best record away from home.`

Injury & team news

There are no injury concerns for the home team.

Alexander Bah (toe) and David Neres (knee) are still sidelined by injury.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 71

Braga – 18

Benfica – 39

Draws – 14

Predicted Lineup

Braga predicted lineup:

Matheus; Gomez, Fonte, Saatci, Borja; Moutinho, Carvalho; Djalo, Zalazar, Horta; Banza

Benfica predicted lineup:

Trubin; Aursnes, Silva, Otamendi, Morato; Florentino, Kocku; Di Maria, Silva, Mario; Tengstedt

Match Prediction for Braga vs Benfica

This will be a tight game between the two Portuguese giants. Expect this match to end in a draw.

Prediction: Braga 1-1 Benfica

Telecast for Braga vs Benfica

India – No telecast

UK – BT Sport

US – GOLTV

Nigeria – No telecast

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