Benfica vs Braga Prediction 08.01.2025 | League Cup

• Competition: Portugal - League Cup
• Date: Thursday, 8th, January 2025
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
• Venue: Estadio Dr. Magalhaes Pessoa (Leiria)

The showdown between Benfica and Braga at Estadio Dr. Magalhaes Pessoa on Wednesday evening will determine who advances to the Allianz Cup final.

Benfica vs Braga Betting Tips: UNDER 3.5

Within just a few days, the two rivals will clash again at the same venue, with Benfica desperate to avenge the narrow 1-2 defeat Braga handed them over the weekend in Lisbon during a fiercely contested match in Portugal's top flight.

It was the second straight league disappointment for the Eagles, who previously suffered a slim-margin loss against Sporting CP, thus missing a golden opportunity to claim the top spot on the table, remaining three points adrift of the league leaders.

On home soil, Benfica have showcased remarkable consistency at the back, keeping six shutouts across their previous eight games, including a 3-0 thrashing of Santa Clara in late October that saw them seal a last-four spot in this tournament.

Meanwhile, Braga's form in the closing weeks of 2024 was on a downward trajectory - picking up just one win from five matches - but they could not have opened the new calendar year in any better way than with a beating of Portugal's most decorated club.

Interestingly, Os Arcebispos have proved more successful in their away matches than on home soil recently, as they boast a decent record of six victories from their last eight trips across all competitions.

It’s truly hard to envision Braga striking in the same place twice within such a short span, but we are convinced they will at least tighten up defensively and make Benfica’s path to triumph far more challenging. While the Lisbon side may come out on top in this contest, we don't expect their overall victory to surpass three goals.