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Braga - SL Benfica 28.12.2025

Round 16

Statistics Braga vs SL Benfica

1.7 Expected goals (xG) stat-tooltip-icon Expected goals xG - measures the quality of a scoring chance and the probability of it becoming a goal. It's calculated from factors like shot location, angle, distance, assist type, and defensive pressure. Each shot gets a value from 0 to 1; a team's total xG is the sum of all its shots. A penalty is usually worth ~0.79–0.80. Higher xG = better chances, regardless of whether goals were actually scored. 1.22
49% Ball possession 51%
3 Big chances stat-tooltip-icon Big chances - counts clear scoring opportunities where a goal is highly expected. These are situations like one-on-one with the goalkeeper, close-range shots with little defensive pressure, or shots into an open goal. 3
11 Total shots 14
3 Shots on goal 6
4 Shots off goal 7
6 Shots inside the Box 10
5 Shots outside the Box 4
2.24 xG on target (xGOT) stat-tooltip-icon xG on target (xGOT) - measures the likelihood that a shot on target results in a goal. Unlike xG (which evaluates the chance before the shot), xGOT assesses execution - shot placement, goalkeeper position, etc. - after the ball is struck. Only shots on target are included, each valued 0–1. A team's total xGOT is the sum of all its on-target shots. 2.19
4 Blocked shots 1
0 Headed goals 1
15 Touches in the opposition Box 22
1 Offsides 1
9 Free kicks 14
1 Corner kicks 5
20 Throw ins 19
14 Fouls 9
0 Errors leading to goal 1
4 Yellow cards 2
1 Red cards 0
40 Duels won 56
6/10 (60%) Tackles 11/16 (69%)
12 Clearances 7
13 Interceptions 8
408/488 (84%) Passes 410/500 (82%)
5/37 (14%) Long Passes 23/44 (52%)
76/107 (71%) Passes in final third 101/133 (76%)
0.49 Expected assists (xA) stat-tooltip-icon Expected assists (xA) - measures the likelihood that a completed pass will become an assist for a goal. It evaluates the quality of the pass based on factors like its placement, trajectory, speed, the receiver's position, defensive pressure, and the overall attacking context. Each key pass receives a value between 0 and 1; a player's or team's total xA is the sum of these values. Higher xA indicates better chance creation, even if the subsequent shot is missed or saved. 0.91
1/9 (11%) Crosses 6/14 (43%)
4 Goalkeeper saves 1
2.19 xGOT faced stat-tooltip-icon xGOT faced - total number of goals a goalkeeper would be expected to concede based on the volume and quality of on-target shots faced. Each shot's quality is assessed using post-shot factors: placement, goalkeeper positioning, shot speed, etc. xGOT Faced for a team equals the opposing team's total xGOT from shots on target. It serves as the benchmark for calculating Goals Prevented. 2.24
0.19 Goals prevented stat-tooltip-icon Goals prevented - measures how many goals a goalkeeper saved compared to expectation. It is calculated as the difference between xGOT Faced (the total post-shot expected goals of all on-target shots faced) and the actual number of goals conceded (excluding own goals). A higher positive value indicates the goalkeeper performed above average, preventing more goals than expected from the quality of shots faced. A negative value means more goals were conceded than the shots "deserved. 0.24

Head To Head

Wins
Draws
Wins
1
3
1
Goals
8
7
All matches

Standings

Team G W D L S C Pt
1. Porto
34 28 4 2 66 18 88
2. Sporting Clube de Portugal
34 25 7 2 89 24 82
3. SL Benfica
34 23 11 0 74 25 80
4. Braga
34 16 11 7 64 36 59
5. Famalicao
34 15 11 8 42 29 56
6. Gil Vicente
34 13 11 10 47 38 50
7. Moreirense
34 12 7 15 37 49 43
8. Arouca
34 12 6 16 47 64 42
9. Vitoria Guimaraes
34 12 6 16 39 51 42
10. Estoril
34 10 9 15 54 57 39
11. Alverca
34 10 9 15 35 52 39
12. Rio Ave
34 8 12 14 35 57 36
13. Santa Clara
34 9 9 16 32 41 36
14. Nacional da Madeira
34 9 7 18 37 45 34
15. Estrela da Amadora
34 6 12 16 38 56 30
16. Casa Pia
34 6 12 16 31 57 30
17. Tondela
34 6 10 18 27 55 28
18. AVS Futebol SAD
34 3 12 19 27 67 21
  Promotion to Champions League
  Promotion to UEFA Europa League Qualification
  Promotion to Conference League Qualification
  Relegation Playoffs
  Relegation

Top Scorers

Braga Braga
#
Goals
  • 10 Zalazar R.
    16
  • 21 Horta R.
    15
  • 18 Victor P.
    10
  • 39 Navarro F.
    6
  • 6 Carvalho V.
    2
  • 9 El Ouazzani A.
    2
  • 14 Lagerbielke G.
    2
  • 20 Dorgeles M.
    2
  • 50 Rodrigues D.
    1
  • 21 Fernandes R.
    1
SL Benfica SL Benfica
#
Goals
  • 14 Pavlidis V.
    22
  • 21 Schjelderup A.
    7
  • 9 Ivanovic F.
    6
  • 15 Lopes Cabral S.
    6
  • 27 Silva R.
    5
  • 20 Rios R.
    5
  • 10 Sudakov G.
    4
  • 8 Aursnes F.
    3
  • 25 Prestianni G.
    3
  • 18 Barreiro L.
    3

Statistics from 25/26 season of Liga Portugal

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[13:02:40]` The kick-off
Braga and SL Benfica begin their battle at Braga Municipal, officiated by Goncalves Joao.
image 7’` Corner kick
Braga earns a corner kick as The FC footballer Braga forces the ball out of play at Braga Municipal.
7’` Goal kick image
The Goncalves Joao signals a goal kick for Braga, with The player SL Benfica ready to send it long.
12’` Free kick image
The FC footballer SL Benfica steps up to take a free kick for SL Benfica as tension builds at Braga Municipal.
image 15’` Free kick
Goncalves Joao awards a free kick to Braga after a foul by FC player Braga in the Braga Municipal midfield.
15’` Booking image
Goncalves Joao pulls out the yellow card for SL Benfica’s Araujo Tomas (SL Benfica) at Braga Municipal.
20’` Free kick image
A dangerous move halted, and Braga gets a free kick thanks to The footballer SL Benfica’s effort.
image 21’` Free kick
SL Benfica is set to take a free kick after The footballer Braga is brought down near Braga Municipal’s stands.
23’` Free kick image
Goncalves Joao signals a free kick for Braga as The footballer SL Benfica protests the decision.
25’` Free kick image
Goncalves Joao awards a free kick to Braga after a foul by The FC footballer SL Benfica in the Braga Municipal midfield.
image 26’` Goal kick
SL Benfica gets a goal kick as The player Braga clears the danger in front of Braga Municipal’s fans.
28’` Free kick image
A dangerous move halted, and Braga gets a free kick thanks to FC player SL Benfica’s effort.
29’` Goal 0 — 1 image
Braga takes the lead thanks to Sudakov Georgiy’s assist to Otamendi Nicolas (SL Benfica), thrilling Braga Municipal.
image 30’` The yellow card comes on
Moutinho Joao (Braga) sees yellow from Goncalves Joao, a warning for Braga at Braga Municipal.
image 38’` Penalty kick goal 1 — 1
Braga takes the lead as Zalazar Rodrigo (Braga) nails the penalty kick at Braga Municipal.
image 40’` Goal kick
The Goncalves Joao signals a goal kick for Braga, with The FC footballer Braga ready to send it long.
43’` Goal kick image
The footballer SL Benfica steps up for Braga’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Braga Municipal.
45’` Extra Time
The fourth official shows {Addtime} minutes, giving Braga extra hope at Braga Municipal.
image 45 + 1’` Goal scored 2 — 1
Victor Pau (Braga) scores for Braga, and Braga Municipal erupts in celebration!
[13:52:44]` Half-time
Half-time! The referee stops play with Braga and SL Benfica level (or ahead) at 2:1. Players take a breather while coaches deliver final instructions.
[14:12:04]` The game has been started after the break
The player leads SL Benfica out for the second half at Braga Municipal with momentum in mind.
47’` Free kick image
A dangerous move halted, and Braga gets a free kick thanks to The player SL Benfica’s effort.
image 49’` Goal kick
The Goncalves Joao signals a goal kick for Braga, with The footballer Braga ready to send it long.
50’` Corner kick image
Sudakov Georgiy (SL Benfica) wins a corner for Braga, setting up an opportunity at Braga Municipal.
image 50’` Free kick
Goncalves Joao awards a free kick to Braga after a foul by The player Braga in the Braga Municipal midfield.
53’` Goal 2 — 2 image
Goncalves Joao nods as Pavlidis Vangelis’s assist leads Aursnes Fredrik (SL Benfica) to net one for Braga at Braga Municipal.
57’` Corner kick image
The footballer SL Benfica wins a corner for Braga, setting up an opportunity at Braga Municipal.
59’` Corner kick image
The footballer SL Benfica wins a corner for Braga, setting up an opportunity at Braga Municipal.
image 59’` Free kick
SL Benfica is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Braga is brought down near Braga Municipal’s stands.
image 63’` Free kick
Goncalves Joao signals a free kick for Braga as The player Braga protests the decision.
65’` Free kick image
The player SL Benfica steps up to take a free kick for SL Benfica as tension builds at Braga Municipal.
image 65’` Booking
Horta Ricardo (Braga) sees yellow from Goncalves Joao, a warning for Braga at Braga Municipal.
70’` Corner kick image
The ball deflects off FC player SL Benfica, giving Braga a corner kick in front of the Braga Municipal crowd.
image 71’` Goal kick
The FC footballer Braga takes the goal kick for SL Benfica after the ball goes wide at Braga Municipal.
74’` Caution image
SL Benfica’s Rios Richard (SL Benfica) is cautioned by Goncalves Joao, a yellow at Braga Municipal.
image 77’` Free kick
Goncalves Joao awards a free kick to Braga after a foul by FC player Braga in the Braga Municipal midfield.
image 77’` Coach makes sub
Goncalves Joao oversees SL Benfica’s substitution as The FC footballer Braga leaves the Braga Municipal field.
image 77’` Coach makes sub
Braga swaps The player Braga out, shaking things up at Braga Municipal.
image 77’` Coach makes sub
The player Braga is substituted for SL Benfica, as Goncalves Joao signals at Braga Municipal.
79’` Free kick image
The player SL Benfica steps up to take a free kick for SL Benfica as tension builds at Braga Municipal.
79’` Substitution image
Braga swaps The footballer SL Benfica out, shaking things up at Braga Municipal.
79’` Coach makes sub image
Goncalves Joao oversees SL Benfica’s substitution as The FC footballer SL Benfica leaves the Braga Municipal field.
image 80’` Goal kick
The footballer Braga steps up for Braga’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Braga Municipal.
84’` Free kick image
A dangerous move halted, and Braga gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer SL Benfica’s effort.
image 86’` Goal kick
The footballer Braga takes the goal kick for SL Benfica after the ball goes wide at Braga Municipal.
image 86’` Coach makes sub
The FC footballer Braga exits for Braga, and Braga Municipal watches the tactical switch.
image 88’` Caution
SL Benfica’s Moscardo Gabriel (Braga) is cautioned by Goncalves Joao, a yellow at Braga Municipal.
88’` Free kick image
Goncalves Joao awards a free kick to Braga after a foul by The player SL Benfica in the Braga Municipal midfield.
89’` Free kick image
Goncalves Joao awards a free kick to Braga after a foul by The footballer SL Benfica in the Braga Municipal midfield.
image 90 + 1’` Goal kick
SL Benfica gets a goal kick as The footballer Braga clears the danger in front of Braga Municipal’s fans.
90 + 2’` Added time
Goncalves Joao signals {Addtime} minutes of added time at Braga Municipal for Braga and SL Benfica.
90 + 2’` Corner kick image
FC player SL Benfica wins a corner for Braga, setting up an opportunity at Braga Municipal.
image 90 + 3’` Goal kick
SL Benfica gets a goal kick as The footballer Braga clears the danger in front of Braga Municipal’s fans.
image 90 + 3’` After the second yellow card the player left the pitch
Goncalves Joao issues Horta Ricardo (Braga) a second yellow, leaving Braga short at Braga Municipal.
image 90 + 5’` Goal kick
Braga prepares for a goal kick at Braga Municipal as The footballer Braga lines up to restart play.
image 90 + 6’` Substitution
Braga swaps The player Braga out, shaking things up at Braga Municipal.
image 90 + 7’` Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Braga gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Braga’s effort.
image 90 + 8’` Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Braga gets a free kick thanks to FC player Braga’s effort.
[15:05:06]` Full-time
SL Benfica celebrates as Goncalves Joao calls time at Braga Municipal after a thrilling contest.
image 7’` Corner kick
Braga earns a corner kick as The FC footballer Braga forces the ball out of play at Braga Municipal.
image 15’` Free kick
Goncalves Joao awards a free kick to Braga after a foul by FC player Braga in the Braga Municipal midfield.
image 21’` Free kick
SL Benfica is set to take a free kick after The footballer Braga is brought down near Braga Municipal’s stands.
image 26’` Goal kick
SL Benfica gets a goal kick as The player Braga clears the danger in front of Braga Municipal’s fans.
image 30’` The yellow card comes on
Moutinho Joao (Braga) sees yellow from Goncalves Joao, a warning for Braga at Braga Municipal.
image 38’` Penalty kick goal 1 — 0
Braga takes the lead as Zalazar Rodrigo (Braga) nails the penalty kick at Braga Municipal.
image 40’` Goal kick
The Goncalves Joao signals a goal kick for Braga, with The FC footballer Braga ready to send it long.
image 45 + 1’` Goal scored 2 — 0
Victor Pau (Braga) scores for Braga, and Braga Municipal erupts in celebration!
image 49’` Goal kick
The Goncalves Joao signals a goal kick for Braga, with The footballer Braga ready to send it long.
image 50’` Free kick
Goncalves Joao awards a free kick to Braga after a foul by The player Braga in the Braga Municipal midfield.
image 59’` Free kick
SL Benfica is set to take a free kick after The FC footballer Braga is brought down near Braga Municipal’s stands.
image 63’` Free kick
Goncalves Joao signals a free kick for Braga as The player Braga protests the decision.
image 65’` Booking
Horta Ricardo (Braga) sees yellow from Goncalves Joao, a warning for Braga at Braga Municipal.
image 71’` Goal kick
The FC footballer Braga takes the goal kick for SL Benfica after the ball goes wide at Braga Municipal.
image 77’` Free kick
Goncalves Joao awards a free kick to Braga after a foul by FC player Braga in the Braga Municipal midfield.
image 77’` Coach makes sub
Goncalves Joao oversees SL Benfica’s substitution as The FC footballer Braga leaves the Braga Municipal field.
image 77’` Coach makes sub
Braga swaps The player Braga out, shaking things up at Braga Municipal.
image 77’` Coach makes sub
The player Braga is substituted for SL Benfica, as Goncalves Joao signals at Braga Municipal.
image 80’` Goal kick
The footballer Braga steps up for Braga’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Braga Municipal.
image 86’` Goal kick
The footballer Braga takes the goal kick for SL Benfica after the ball goes wide at Braga Municipal.
image 86’` Coach makes sub
The FC footballer Braga exits for Braga, and Braga Municipal watches the tactical switch.
image 88’` Caution
SL Benfica’s Moscardo Gabriel (Braga) is cautioned by Goncalves Joao, a yellow at Braga Municipal.
image 90 + 1’` Goal kick
SL Benfica gets a goal kick as The footballer Braga clears the danger in front of Braga Municipal’s fans.
image 90 + 3’` Goal kick
SL Benfica gets a goal kick as The footballer Braga clears the danger in front of Braga Municipal’s fans.
image 90 + 3’` After the second yellow card the player left the pitch
Goncalves Joao issues Horta Ricardo (Braga) a second yellow, leaving Braga short at Braga Municipal.
image 90 + 5’` Goal kick
Braga prepares for a goal kick at Braga Municipal as The footballer Braga lines up to restart play.
image 90 + 6’` Substitution
Braga swaps The player Braga out, shaking things up at Braga Municipal.
image 90 + 7’` Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Braga gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer Braga’s effort.
image 90 + 8’` Free kick
A dangerous move halted, and Braga gets a free kick thanks to FC player Braga’s effort.
7’` Goal kick image
The Goncalves Joao signals a goal kick for Braga, with The player SL Benfica ready to send it long.
12’` Free kick image
The FC footballer SL Benfica steps up to take a free kick for SL Benfica as tension builds at Braga Municipal.
15’` Booking image
Goncalves Joao pulls out the yellow card for SL Benfica’s Araujo Tomas (SL Benfica) at Braga Municipal.
20’` Free kick image
A dangerous move halted, and Braga gets a free kick thanks to The footballer SL Benfica’s effort.
23’` Free kick image
Goncalves Joao signals a free kick for Braga as The footballer SL Benfica protests the decision.
25’` Free kick image
Goncalves Joao awards a free kick to Braga after a foul by The FC footballer SL Benfica in the Braga Municipal midfield.
28’` Free kick image
A dangerous move halted, and Braga gets a free kick thanks to FC player SL Benfica’s effort.
29’` Goal 0 — 1 image
Braga takes the lead thanks to Sudakov Georgiy’s assist to Otamendi Nicolas (SL Benfica), thrilling Braga Municipal.
43’` Goal kick image
The footballer SL Benfica steps up for Braga’s goal kick, aiming to shift momentum at Braga Municipal.
47’` Free kick image
A dangerous move halted, and Braga gets a free kick thanks to The player SL Benfica’s effort.
50’` Corner kick image
Sudakov Georgiy (SL Benfica) wins a corner for Braga, setting up an opportunity at Braga Municipal.
53’` Goal 0 — 2 image
Goncalves Joao nods as Pavlidis Vangelis’s assist leads Aursnes Fredrik (SL Benfica) to net one for Braga at Braga Municipal.
57’` Corner kick image
The footballer SL Benfica wins a corner for Braga, setting up an opportunity at Braga Municipal.
59’` Corner kick image
The footballer SL Benfica wins a corner for Braga, setting up an opportunity at Braga Municipal.
65’` Free kick image
The player SL Benfica steps up to take a free kick for SL Benfica as tension builds at Braga Municipal.
70’` Corner kick image
The ball deflects off FC player SL Benfica, giving Braga a corner kick in front of the Braga Municipal crowd.
74’` Caution image
SL Benfica’s Rios Richard (SL Benfica) is cautioned by Goncalves Joao, a yellow at Braga Municipal.
79’` Free kick image
The player SL Benfica steps up to take a free kick for SL Benfica as tension builds at Braga Municipal.
79’` Substitution image
Braga swaps The footballer SL Benfica out, shaking things up at Braga Municipal.
79’` Coach makes sub image
Goncalves Joao oversees SL Benfica’s substitution as The FC footballer SL Benfica leaves the Braga Municipal field.
84’` Free kick image
A dangerous move halted, and Braga gets a free kick thanks to The FC footballer SL Benfica’s effort.
88’` Free kick image
Goncalves Joao awards a free kick to Braga after a foul by The player SL Benfica in the Braga Municipal midfield.
89’` Free kick image
Goncalves Joao awards a free kick to Braga after a foul by The footballer SL Benfica in the Braga Municipal midfield.
90 + 2’` Corner kick image
FC player SL Benfica wins a corner for Braga, setting up an opportunity at Braga Municipal.

Braga and SL Benfica will play their match on 28 Dec 2025 at 13:00. The game will be held on Braga Municipal stadium within the Liga Portugal. All interesting information can be found in one place, like Braga vs SL Benfica score, fixtures, statistics, latest score, livescore, and future matches' fixtures.

Match and teams’ info

Braga vs SL Benfica score and info in recent games:
  • SL Benfica - Braga (11.05.2026 | 11 May 2026 | 11/05/2026) Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica 2:2 Liga Portugal
  • SL Benfica - Braga (07.01.2026 | 07 Jan 2026 | 07/01/2026) Estadio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa 1:3 League Cup
  • Braga - SL Benfica (28.12.2025 | 28 Dec 2025 | 28/12/2025) Braga Municipal 2:2 Liga Portugal
  • Braga - SL Benfica (17.05.2025 | 17 May 2025 | 17/05/2025) Braga Municipal 1:1 Liga Portugal
  • SL Benfica - Braga (26.02.2025 | 26 Feb 2025 | 26/02/2025) 1:0 Taca de Portugal

Last played matches of teams:

Braga
  • Braga - Estrela da Amadora (17.05.2026 | 17 May 2026 | 17/05/2026) 0:0 Liga Portugal
  • Braga - Estrela da Amadora (16.05.2026 | 16 May 2026 | 16/05/2026) Braga Municipal 2:2 Liga Portugal
  • SL Benfica - Braga (11.05.2026 | 11 May 2026 | 11/05/2026) Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica 2:2 Liga Portugal
  • Freiburg - Braga (07.05.2026 | 07 May 2026 | 07/05/2026) Europa-Park-Stadion 3:1 UEFA Europa League
  • Braga - Estoril (03.05.2026 | 03 May 2026 | 03/05/2026) Braga Municipal 1:1 Liga Portugal
SL Benfica
  • Estoril - SL Benfica (17.05.2026 | 17 May 2026 | 17/05/2026) 0:0 Liga Portugal
  • Estoril - SL Benfica (16.05.2026 | 16 May 2026 | 16/05/2026) Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota 1:3 Liga Portugal
  • SL Benfica - Braga (11.05.2026 | 11 May 2026 | 11/05/2026) Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica 2:2 Liga Portugal
  • Famalicao - SL Benfica (02.05.2026 | 02 May 2026 | 02/05/2026) Estadio Municipal de Famalicao 2:2 Liga Portugal
  • SL Benfica - Moreirense (25.04.2026 | 25 Apr 2026 | 25/04/2026) Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica 4:1 Liga Portugal
Braga v SL Benfica score today, 28.12.2025, and full match statistics will be available on fscore.ug on any device without registration.