S.L. Benfica vs SC Braga Prediction 8 January 2025
Added on 06 January, 2025
For the second time in just four days, Benfica and Braga meet on the pitch, this time in the semi-finals of the Portuguese League Cup.
Both teams are vying for a spot in the final, bringing added intensity to this already heated rivalry.
Benfica's recent form in the Primeira Liga has been slightly shaky, following back-to-back defeats against Sporting (0:1) and Braga (1:2). Despite this, the Eagles remain third in the league, just three points off the top. In the League Cup, Benfica showed their strength with a commanding 3-0 victory over Santa Clara, signaling their ambition to add another trophy to their cabinet.
Braga, on the other hand, enters this clash with momentum from a 2-1 win over Guimarães that secured their spot in the semi-finals. Currently fourth in the league, the Gunners recently triumphed 2-0 over Santa Clara and 2-1 against Benfica, though they stumbled in a 1-2 loss to Casa Pia.
While Braga has proven they can challenge top teams, repeating their recent win over Benfica at Estádio da Luz seems unlikely. The hosts are expected to bounce back and leverage their quality and depth, potentially sealing victory even if it requires extra time.
Benfica to win 1.59