Braga vs Benfica Predictions

• Benfica have won their last seven league away games.
• Braga have lost six of their last seven meetings with Benfica.

As Aguias take title challenge to the wire

Braga and Benfica both have plenty to play for in the final round of the Portuguese Primeira Liga, but the title challengers are expected to take the points as they look to reclaim the title.

The visitors head into their league finale level on points with Sporting and needing the reigning champions to slip up against Vitoria Guimaraes, but they have the confidence to do their job in Braga.

They have won their last seven league away games and have beaten Braga in six of their last seven encounters, while Saturday’s hosts lost to Casa Pia last weekend and need something of a miracle if they are to improve their standing.

They would need Porto to lose and a seven-goal swing in goal difference to take third position, although they are guaranteed at least fourth and that still awards a spot in the Europa League qualifying rounds.

Given the added motivation of a title on the line and excellent form, Benfica look a good bet for the win and a 2-1 correct score prediction appeals, too.  That was the scoreline in their last away game and they have conceded six goals in their last seven away games, while Braga lost 2-1 at Casa Pia last weekend.