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Braga vs Benfica result, stats & H2H

Braga

2–2

Benfica

Pau Víctor
Rodrigo Zalazar

Nicolás Otamendi
Fredrik Aursnes

28/12/2025 20:00 · Estádio Municipal de Braga

Braga2–2Benfica

Key events

Goals, cards and substitutions, minute by minute

Key events

Pau Víctor
Rodrigo Zalazar
Gabriel Moscardo
Ricardo Horta
João Moutinho

Nicolás Otamendi
Fredrik Aursnes
Richard Ríos
Tomás Araújo

Key stats

The main team numbers from the match feed; all of them are in the Stats tab

Key stats

BragaBenfica

3Shots on target6

14Fouls9

4Yellow cards2

1Red cards0

All stats (8)

Top-rated players

Highest player ratings from the official match data feed

Top 5

Braga

Benfica

Nicolás OtamendiDF · 90′Player of the match8.3
Rodrigo ZalazarFW · 86′8.0
Pau VíctorFW · 77′7.9
Fredrik AursnesMF · 90′7.3
Georgiy SudakovMF · 80′7.3

Rodrigo ZalazarFW · 86′8.0
Pau VíctorFW · 77′7.9
Leonardo LeloMF · 90′6.9

Nicolás OtamendiDF · 90′Player of the match8.3
Fredrik AursnesMF · 90′7.3
Georgiy SudakovMF · 80′7.3

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Match information

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Match information

Competition: Primeira Liga
Kick-off: Sun 28 Dec 20:00 EET
Stadium: Estádio Municipal de Braga
Capacity: 30,286

Head-to-head

Results between the two teams and each team's latest matches. W win · D draw · L loss

Head-to-head

13Braga wins

9Draws

29Benfica wins

Last matches: Braga

29.10.26League CupBragaFamalicao22D
25.10.26Primeira LigaNacionalBraga10L
22.10.26Conference LeagueBragaGent20W
19.10.26Primeira LigaBragaGil Vicente12L
15.10.26Conference LeagueFC CopenhagenBraga30L

Last matches: Benfica

29.10.26League CupBenficaGil Vicente41W
26.10.26Primeira LigaSanta ClaraBenfica12W
22.10.26Europa LeagueOmoniaBenfica14W
15.10.26Europa LeagueBenficaCeltic41W
11.10.26Primeira LigaBenficaVitoria Guimaraes20W

Head-to-head matches

11.05.26Primeira LigaBenficaBraga22D
07.01.26League CupBenficaBraga13W
28.12.25Primeira LigaBragaBenfica22D
17.05.25Portuguese LigaBragaBenfica11D
26.02.25CupBenficaBraga10L
04.01.25Portuguese LigaBenficaBraga12W

2.82Avg goals57%Both scored53%Over 2.5

W/D/L from the perspective of the team in the list title (mutual games: the home team of this match).

Braga vs Benfica: head-to-head record

51 meetings since 2006: results, goals, BTTS and over/under.

13Braga wins

9Draws

29Benfica wins

55:89Goals (Braga : Benfica)

2.82Goals per match

57%BTTS

73%Over 1.5

53%Over 2.5

35%Over 3.5

Braga at home: 8-5-1027:33 goals in 23 games
Benfica at home: 19-4-556:28 goals in 28 games
Braga's biggest win: 3–0Braga 3–0 Benfica, 30 Dec 2022
Benfica's biggest win: 6–1Benfica 6–1 Braga, 7 Nov 2021

Meetings (20 most recent)

Date	Competition	Home	Score	Away
11 May 2026	Primeira Liga	Benfica	2–2	Braga
7 Jan 2026	League Cup	Benfica	1–3	Braga
28 Dec 2025	Primeira Liga	Braga	2–2	Benfica
17 May 2025	Portuguese Liga	Braga	1–1	Benfica
26 Feb 2025	Cup	Benfica	1–0	Braga
4 Jan 2025	Portuguese Liga	Benfica	1–2	Braga
27 Apr 2024	Portuguese Liga	Benfica	3–1	Braga
10 Jan 2024	Cup	Benfica	3–2	Braga
17 Dec 2023	Portuguese Liga	Braga	0–1	Benfica
6 May 2023	Portuguese Liga	Benfica	1–0	Braga
9 Feb 2023	Cup	Braga	1–1	Benfica
30 Dec 2022	Portuguese Liga	Braga	3–0	Benfica
1 Apr 2022	Portuguese Liga	Braga	3–2	Benfica
7 Nov 2021	Portuguese Liga	Benfica	6–1	Braga
23 May 2021	Cup	Braga	2–0	Benfica
21 Mar 2021	Portuguese Liga	Braga	0–2	Benfica
8 Nov 2020	Portuguese Liga	Benfica	2–3	Braga
15 Feb 2020	Portuguese Liga	Benfica	0–1	Braga
18 Dec 2019	Cup	Benfica	2–1	Braga
1 Sept 2019	Portuguese Liga	Braga	0–4	Benfica

Every meeting we have on record: our match archive plus the head-to-head feed.

Form, last 5 matches

Newest first: result, date and competition, opponent, score. H = home, A = away

Braga1W 1D 3L · goals 5–8

D29.10League CupHFamalicao2–2
L25.10Primeira LigaANacional0–1
W22.10Conference LeagueHGent2–0
L19.10Primeira LigaHGil Vicente1–2
L15.10Conference LeagueAFC Copenhagen0–3

Benfica5W 0D 0L · goals 16–4

W29.10League CupHGil Vicente4–1
W26.10Primeira LigaASanta Clara2–1
W22.10Europa LeagueAOmonia4–1
W15.10Europa LeagueHCeltic4–1
W11.10Primeira LigaHVitoria Guimaraes2–0

Goals and trends · last 10

Averages and shares from each team's latest matches, all competitions

BragaBenfica

1.0Goals scored per game2.9

1.4Goals conceded per game0.8

50%Both teams scored60%

60%Over 2.5 goals80%

3Clean sheets4

30%Failed to score0%

2-1-2Home team at home · away team away (W-D-L)5-0-1

Season stats

Per game this season, each team in its own league

BragaBenfica

Primeira Liga 2026/2027 · 4 gamesPrimeira Liga 2026/2027 · 7 games

1.5Goals scored3.1

1.3Goals conceded1.0

3.8Corners7.3

11.8Shots19.1

62%Possession63%

2.3Yellow cards1.9

25%Clean sheets43%

0%Failed to score0%

1-0-0Home / away record (W-D-L)3-0-1

Match stats

Team and player statistics from the match feed

Match statistics

BragaBenfica

Top stats

3Shots on target6

Passes

487Passes503

407Accurate passes413

84%Pass accuracy82%

Defence

14Fouls9

4Goalkeeper saves1

Discipline

4Yellow cards2

1Red cards0

Player statistics

Top-rated players

8.3Nicolás OtamendiBenfica
8.0Rodrigo ZalazarBraga
7.9Pau VíctorBraga
7.3Fredrik AursnesBenfica
7.3Georgiy SudakovBenfica

Braga (16)

Benfica (13)

Ratings and per-player numbers come from the official match data feed. Hover or long-press a column header for its full name.

Standings

Both teams highlighted, with the clubs around them

Table · Primeira Liga

#	Team	P	GD	Pts	Form
1	FC Porto	9	+17	27	WWWWW
2	Benfica	9	+18	22	WWLWW
3	Sporting CP	9	+10	18	LWDDW
8	Alverca	9	0	11	LWWWL
9	Braga	9	-2	11	LLLDW
10	Moreirense	9	-5	11	WLDWL

Line-ups

Starting XI and formations, with ratings, goals, cards and substitutions when the feed has them

Line-ups

BragaFormationBenfica

Braga

Benfica

Goal
Yellow card
Red card
Captain
Player rating (match feed)

Substitutes

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About this match

Braga vs Benfica preview

Final score in the Primeira Liga on Sun, 28 Dec 2025: Braga 2–2 Benfica.

Form · last 5 matches

BragaDLWLL5 scored · 8 conceded

BenficaWWWWW16 scored · 4 conceded

Key facts · last 5

BragaBenfica

1.0Goals scored per game2.9

1.4Goals conceded per game0.8

50%Both teams scored60%

60%Over 2.5 goals80%

3Clean sheets4

Head-to-head in numbers

13Braga wins

9Draws

29Benfica wins

51 meetings · 2.8 goals per game · both teams scored in 57%

League table

Braga9th11 pts · 9 played

Benfica2nd22 pts · 9 played

Benfica lead by 11 pts

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Braga come into the game with DLWLL in their last 5 (5 scored, 8 conceded), while Benfica have WWWWW (16 scored, 4 conceded).

Over 2.5 goals came in 60% of Braga's recent games and 80% of Benfica's, with both teams scoring in 50% and 60%.

Per game, Braga average 1.0 goals scored and 1.4 conceded (clean sheets: 3), Benfica 2.9 and 0.8 (clean sheets: 4).

Head-to-head over 51 previous meetings: Braga 13 wins, Benfica 29 wins, draws 9.

Those 51 games averaged 2.8 goals, with both teams scoring in 57% of them.

In the table, Braga are 9th (11 pts from 9 games) and Benfica are 2nd (22 pts from 9).

Nito explains: Braga vs Benfica

What the numbers on this page mean, in plain words. Every figure comes from our match data.

How often do Braga and Benfica matches see both teams score?

Both teams to score (BTTS) pays on "Yes" when each side scores at least once. It happened in 50% of Braga's last 10 matches and 60% of Benfica's last 10. In their 51 recorded meetings it was 57%. In this match it landed (Braga 2-2 Benfica).

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

Over 2.5 goals wins when the match has 3 or more goals. Braga reached that in 60% of their last 10 matches, Benfica in 80% of their last 10. Their 51 meetings averaged 2.8 goals (53% over 2.5). This match had 4 goals: over.

What does the form guide DLWLL mean?

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, newest result first. Braga, last 5: 1 W · 1 D · 3 L (5 scored, 8 conceded). Benfica, last 5: 5 W · 0 D · 0 L (16 scored, 4 conceded).

Where do Braga and Benfica stand in the table?

Braga are 9th with 11 points from 9 games. Benfica are 2nd with 22 points from 9 games. The gap between them is 11 points.

Braga vs Benfica: questions & answers

Who won Braga vs Benfica?

Braga and Benfica drew 2–2.

Did both teams score in Braga vs Benfica?

Yes, the match finished 2–2.

When was Braga vs Benfica played?

Braga vs Benfica was played on Sun, 28 Dec 2025 at 20:00 (GMT+2) at Estádio Municipal de Braga.

What is the head-to-head record between Braga and Benfica?

51 meetings: Braga 13 wins, 9 draws, Benfica 29 wins. Those 51 games averaged 2.8 goals, with both teams scoring in 57% of them.

Braga vs Benfica result, stats & H2H

Braga

Benfica

Key events

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Top-rated players

Match information

Match information

Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: Braga

Last matches: Benfica

Head-to-head matches

Meetings (20 most recent)

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

Season stats

Match stats

Match statistics

Top stats

Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · Primeira Liga

Line-ups

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Substitutes

Comments

Braga vs Benfica preview

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Nito explains: Braga vs Benfica

How often do Braga and Benfica matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide DLWLL mean?

Where do Braga and Benfica stand in the table?

Braga vs Benfica: questions & answers

More on this match

Key facts

Key stats

Key stats

Top-rated players

Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: Braga

Last matches: Benfica

Head-to-head matches

Match stats

Match statistics

Top stats

Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · Primeira Liga

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Braga vs Benfica: questions & answers

Meetings (20 most recent)

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

Nito explains: Braga vs Benfica

How often do Braga and Benfica matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide DLWLL mean?

Where do Braga and Benfica stand in the table?

More on this match

Season stats

Line-ups