Vangelis Pavlidis brings up game 150 as Benfica meet Braga
Benfica meet Braga at Estádio da Luz, Tuesday 7:15am (Primeira Liga). Benfica arrive on a 4-game winning streak.
The big picture
Benfica come in 2nd on the ladder with 28 points; Braga are 8th on 17. Benfica have the higher position to protect.
Form
Benfica have won four of their last five and most recently beat Lech Poznan 3–1.
Braga have won three of their last five and most recently lost to SC Freiburg 1–3.
Benfica arrive on a 4-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 2 times on our records since 2011: Benfica 1, Braga 1.
Last time out (2010-11, 2nd Leg - Tied on aggregate - SCB advance on away goals), Braga won 1–0 at Estadio AXA.
Players to watch
For Benfica, watch Jhon Durán (0.7 goals a game in 2026-27) and Vangelis Pavlidis (0.7 goals a game in 2026-27).
For Braga, watch Ricardo Horta (0.3 goals a game, 4 assists in 2025-26) and Pau Víctor (0.2 goals a game, 1 assist in 2025-26).
Milestone watch
Vangelis Pavlidis is set to play game 150.
At Estádio da Luz
Benfica have won 8 of their last 20 at Estádio da Luz.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Benfica go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
