Benfica vs Braga prediction and betting tips on January 10, 2024
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Game Prediction
Portugal, like many other European countries, devotes this mid-week to cup confrontations. And it goes without saying that the most interesting pair of the 1/8 stage will compete in Lisbon, where local Benfica will play against Braga. Who will beat the opponent there? The authors of the website have made a prediction for the match on January 10, 2024.
Benfica doesn’t look as great as it did a year ago
“The Eagles” had to make a few mistakes in their search for a successful coach. For instance, they “missed” in the case of Jorge Jesus, although he is remembered for not allowing Barcelona into the Champions League play-offs while leading the Portuguese club. Still, the bet on Roger Schmidt was successful: “the Red and Whites” immediately went into the lead, which allowed them to regain the title in the Primeira, in the previous season. Nowadays, there is no such dominance, and Trubin and the company beat Red Bull Salzburg in the dispute for 3rd place in the Champions League only at the very last moment. As for the previous round of the championship, the team made its mood better by defeating the opponent, albeit in the person of modest Aroca.
Braga lost ground, or rather, returned to its traditional positions
“The Archbishops” beat Sporting in the previous cycle and became third in the Primeira. That was not only the best results in history, but it also gave an opportunity to qualify for the Champions League. In fact, the team appeared in the qualification, however, the Portuguese club overcame it and then, being in the group, it was ahead of Berlin Union in the dispute for 3rd final position. It was difficult to plan to achieve more in the company of Napoli and Real Madrid. At the same time, Artur Jorge’s wards, playing in the inner championship, follow the trio of giants. Still, it is reasonable to maintain the current position from the “encroachments” of Vitoria Guimaraes. As for the previous round, the team could have broken away from it, but it conceded in the 8th added minute of the game and everything ended in a draw.
Previous head-to-head matches
Both previous matches, in May and December, were won by “the Eagles” with an identical score – 1-0.
Free prediction for the match Benfica vs Braga on January 10:
The match will take place in Lisbon and, of course, the hosts will be the clear favourite there. We recommend betting on “the Eagles” with “a -1.0 goal handicap” (odd: 1.92).