Benfica vs Braga prediction: facts, betting tips, lineups and head-to-head — May 11, 2026
Matchday 33 of the Portuguese Liga brings us a clash between Benfica and Braga on Monday, May 11. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:15 CET, and here is the betting pick for this encounter.
Benfica vs Braga: match facts and head-to-head
- Benfica are unbeaten in nine consecutive matches.
- Benfica have scored at least one goal in 11 straight games.
- Braga have managed just one win in their last four matches.
- Braga have scored at least once in 12 consecutive matches.
- Benfica boast the second-best attack in the league with 69 goals scored.
- After 32 matches, Benfica have conceded just 22 goals, the second-best defensive record in the division.
- In 45% of their matches this season, Braga have scored in both halves, compared to 36% for Benfica.
- Benfica have won 40% of their matches with a clean sheet, while Braga have done so in 41%.
- Benfica defeated Braga 3-1 in the most recent head-to-head meeting.
Benfica vs Braga: match preview
Benfica are locked in a fierce battle for second place in the Portuguese league. The Eagles currently sit second, ahead of Sporting only on tiebreakers, with 76 points from 32 matches. Their title hopes are already over, but securing second place remains a realistic target. To do that, they must win their final two matches and maintain control of their own destiny. Benfica head into this fixture in strong form, carrying a nine-match unbeaten streak.
Braga are fourth in the standings and close to mathematically securing that position. They have collected 57 points from 32 matches and hold a five-point advantage over fifth place. With only two rounds remaining, a point from either of their final two matches should be enough to guarantee fourth place, though they could also benefit from a slip-up by their nearest challengers. Braga have lacked consistency of late, winning just once in their previous four outings, with that lone victory coming in the Europa League.
Probable lineups
- Benfica: Trubin; Dedic, A Silva, Barrenechea, Dahl; M Silva, Aursnes; Schjelderup, Barreiro, Prestianni; Pavlidis
- Braga: Hornicek; Lagerbielke, V Carvalho, Oliveira; Martinez, Moutinho, Tiknaz, Gorby, V Gomez; Zalazar, Horta
Prediction
Benfica know they must deliver all three points to keep their grip on second place. The recommended bet for this match is a Benfica victory for José Mourinho’s side.
