The last meeting between the two teams ended in a 1-1 draw, but the visitors, driven by their good form away from home, could come out on top in another balanced match.
Pavlidis to score at any time – odds 2.62
Pavlidis currently leads the race for the Primeira Liga Golden Boot with 14 goals, and the Greek striker will be eager to add to that tally this weekend.
Both teams score – yes – odd 1.53
The offensive systems of the two teams in the 2025/26 season also point to an open confrontation with many chances of goals on both sides. Benfica scored 31 goals in the 16 rounds, while Braga found the net 26 times in this period.
Braga x Benfica: time and where to watch
- Portuguese Championship – 16th round
- Data: Sunday, December 28, 2025
- Time: 3pm (Brasília time)
- Local: Municipal Stadium, Braga (POR)
- Where to watch: Disney+ (streaming)
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Braga’s moment
Braga will be without striker Amine El Ouazzani, who has missed the team’s last three matches due to a fractured metatarsal, while long-term sideline Jonatas Noro is expected to remain out of action.
Defender Gustaf Lagerbielke was substituted in the first half of the last match, which raises doubts about his availability for Sunday’s clash and increases Vicens’ defensive concerns, as Sikou Niakate is serving for the French team in the African Cup of Nations, which is being played in Morocco.
Probable Braga lineup
Hornish; Vitor of Carvalho, Olive and Arrey-Mbi; The Son and the Lelo; Zalazarus, Franciss Navarre and Ricard Horta. Technical: Carlos Vincens
Braga’s last games
- 23/12 – Caldas SC 0x3 Braga – Portuguese Cup (5th round)
- 19/12 – Estoril Praia 1×0 Braga – Primeira Liga
- 15/12 – Braga 1×0 Santa Clara – Primeira Liga
- 11/12 – Nice 0x1 Braga – Friendly
- 06/12 – Famalicão 1×2 Braga – Primeira Liga
Benfica’s moment
Tomás Araújo was forced off the field in Benfica’s last match, leaving his availability for this weekend uncertain, with António Silva set to replace him in defense if the 23-year-old does not recover in time.
Leandro Barreiro remains sidelined with an ankle injury, while center forward Henrique Araújo continues his recovery from a muscle problem.
Dodi Lukebakio is also unavailable with an ankle problem, while long-term injured players Bruma (Achilles tendon) and Alexander Bah (ACL) will continue to undergo treatment.
Benfica’s probable lineup
Trubin; Dedication, Silva Anthony, Otamendy and Dahl; Barrenesa and Richard Ríos; Aursnes, Sudacov and Prestina; Pevlidis. Technical: Jose Mourinho
Benfica’s last games
- 12/22 – Benfica 1 x 0 Famalicão – Primeira Liga
- 17/12 – Farense 0 x 2 Benfica – Portuguese Cup
- 14/12 – Moreirense 0 x 4 Benfica – Primeira Liga
- 10/12 – Benfica 2 x 0 Napoli – Champions League
- 05/12 – Benfica 1 x 1 Sporting – Primeira Liga
