Portugal - Liga PortugalStarWelcome to the Turboscores match preview of the upcoming match between SC Braga and Benfica, taking place on Wednesday, 28 December 2022, at Estádio Municipal de Braga in Braga.
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SC Braga, Recent FormSC Braga will be happy to have grabbed 3 points in their last match, where they clocked up a 2-1 win in their away outing against Portimonense. They came away from that fixture with 52% of the possession and clocked up 22 attempts on goal with 10 on target. By comparison, Portimonense managed 14 attempts on goal, with 5 on target.
When it comes to attacking power Artur Jorge will be justly satisfied with his squad's performances of late, which has seen them chalk up 6 goals in their last 6 matches. However, it hasn't all been going well, and questions remain about their defence with 7 goals lost in those 6 matches resulting in some crucial points dropped. Having not hit the back of the net in 2 games, the goals seem to have dried up for them recently when playing at home. With 7 clean sheets so far this season, they have one of the best shut out records in the league.
In terms of results, it's been a bit of a mixed bag for SC Braga recently, having won 3 and lost 3 of their last 6 games.
Benfica, Recent FormBenfica have set themselves up nicely for this match by securing a 3-1 home win against Gil Vicente in their previous league match. They achieved 54% possession in that match and had 17 strikes at goal, with 6 hitting the target, up against Gil Vicente's tally of 4 efforts at goal, 2 of which were on target.
Roger Schmidt will be very satisfied with his team's ability to find the net, with 18 goals in their last 6 matches; however, he will be less pleased with his back line, who have lost 4 goals during those same matches. Away from home, they have become reasonably solid at the back with 5 clean sheets in their last 6 away outings. Few teams have managed to keep As Águias away from their goal, having scored in all but 1 of their games this season.
They've had a good run of form recently, with 5 straight wins in a row, and are on an unbeaten run of 14 games.
Gonçalo Ramos will be keen to add his name to the scoresheet and build on his current scoring record of 7 goals in the last 6 league games for Benfica.
Benfica suffered the disappointment of a 3-2 defeat at the hands of SC Braga the last time they met in the league.
As away records go, As Águias have built up a decent scoring streak against SC Braga in the league, having scored at least 1 goal in each of their last 12 away meetings. Playing away from home, Benfica have kept a clean sheet in 2 of their last 3 league games against SC Braga. When Benfica are away to Os Arcebispos in the league, they know how to find the net, with 8 goals in their last 3 meetings and an average of 2.67 per game.
Benfica player Rafa Silva will be feeling confident about recording goals against SC Braga ahead of this encounter, with a scoring record of 3 goals from their last 5 meetings.
With no real injury worries, SC Braga manager Artur Jorge will be happy to have his full squad available for selection.
With only Julian Draxler (Hamstring) and Felipe Morato (Ankle) the main fitness concerns ahead of this fixture, Roger Schmidt will be happy to have an otherwise healthy squad to pick from.
SC Braga Playing at home | Benfica Playing away from home | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | Goals scored | 1.8 |
| 0.8 | Goals conceded | 0.2 |
| 51' | Time first goal scored | 50' |
| 11' | Time first goal conceded | 90' |
| 3.3 | Yellow cards | 2.3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0.2 |
| 4.7 | Subs used | 5 |
| 5-0 | Biggest victory | 5-1 |
| 1-0 | Biggest defeat | - |
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