2019-20 Primeira Liga – Sporting Braga vs Benfica Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Sporting Braga vs Benfica kick off? Sunday 1st September, 2019 – 21:00 (UK)
Where is Sporting Braga vs Benfica being played? Estádio Municipal de Braga
What is the weather forecast for Sporting Braga vs Benfica? Clear, 19c
What television channel is Sporting Braga vs Benfica on? FreeSports have the rights to Primeira Liga matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Sporting Braga vs Benfica? If the match is televised on FreeSports, then Premier Sports subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Premier Player
Where can I get tickets for Sporting Braga vs Benfica?
Sporting Braga – https://www.footballticketnet.com/sc-braga-football-tickets
Benfica – https://www.slbenfica.pt/pt-pt/loja/bilhetes/jogos
What was the score when the teams last met? Sporting Braga 1-4 Benfica
THE TEAM NEWS
SPORTING BRAGA
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): Matheus; Ricardo Esgaio, Bruno Viana, Lucas Cunha, Sequeira; Fransergio, Joao Palhinha, Claudemir, Andre Horta; Ricardo Horta, Paulinho
Unavailable: Raul Silva (Injured), Pablo Santos (Injured)
Doubtful: Tormena (Injured), Wilson Eduardo (Injured), Murilo (Injured)
BENFICA
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): Vlachodimos; Nuno Tavares, Ruben Dias, Francisco Ferreira, Alex Grimaldo; Pizzi, Florentino Luis, Samaris, Rafa Silva; Raul de Tomas, Seferovic
Unavailable: Ebuehi (Injured), Conti (Injured), Gedson Fernandes (Injured), Gabriel (Injured), David Tavares (Injured), Chiquinho (Injured)
Doubtful:
MATCH ANALYSIS
Sporting Braga will be annoyed to lose an early lead deep into stoppage time at Gil Vicente last Sunday but perhaps encouraged by Benfica's rather lifeless display in losing the Classico 2-0 at home against Porto the day beforehand. Two wounded sides may sustain further blows in this one.
