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