Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
The quarterfinal match of the Portuguese Cup between Benfica and Braga will take place in Lisbon on Wednesday, February 26. The game is scheduled to start at 21:45 CET. I propose a bet on the winner of this match.
Match Preview
Benfica barely made it to the Champions League Round of 16, where they will face Barcelona. The team performs well in attack, with Pavlidis in great form, but their defensive play leaves much to be desired.
In the second leg against Monaco, Trubin made serious mistakes, drawing another wave of criticism. On the other hand, in the Primeira Liga, the "Eagles" look strong and have already caught up with Sporting.
Braga has been showing good performances in recent matches, backed by positive results. The team took advantage of Porto's setbacks and overtook the "Dragons" in the league table.
Braga has already finished its European campaign for the season and can now fully focus on domestic competitions. Their chances against Benfica in the Portuguese Cup are not high, and there is a suspicion that their main focus will be on the league.
Match Facts
- Benfica is unbeaten in seven consecutive matches.
- Braga has the same unbeaten streak in the Primeira Liga.
- Benfica averages 3.4 goals per game at home, while Braga averages 0.8 goals per game away.
Probable Lineups
- Benfica: Soares, Carreras, Otamendi, Araujo, Santos, Kokçu, Cabral, Amdouni, Akturkoglu, Belotti, Pavlidis.
- Braga: Gornichek, Chissumba, Arri-Mbi, Oliveira, Gomes, Moutinho, Gorby, Gnabry, Horta, Fernandes, El Ouazzani.
H2H
The last four matches between these teams have seen at least three goals scored.
Prediction
The hosts look excellent in attack, making it difficult for the opponent to handle Pavlidis or Belotti. I suggest betting on Benfica’s victory, as they have a stronger squad.
