Vangelis Pavlidis brings up game 150 as Braga meet Benfica
Braga meet Benfica at Estádio Municipal de Braga, Monday 4:00am (Primeira Liga). Benfica arrive on a 4-game winning streak.
The big picture
Braga come in 8th on the ladder with 17 points; Benfica are 2nd on 28. Benfica are the side higher up the table.
Form
Braga have won three of their last five and most recently lost to SC Freiburg 1–3.
Benfica have won four of their last five and most recently beat Lech Poznan 3–1.
Benfica arrive on a 4-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 2 times on our records since 2011: Braga 1, Benfica 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 Braga, watch Ricardo Horta (4 goals, 4 assists in 2025-26) and Pau Víctor (3 goals, 1 assist in 2025-26).
For Benfica, watch Jhon Durán (2 goals in 2026-27) and Vangelis Pavlidis (2 goals in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Vangelis Pavlidis is set to play game 150.
At Estádio Municipal de Braga
Braga have won 12 of their last 20 at Estádio Municipal de Braga.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Benfica have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
