The match of 22nd round between SC Braga и Benfica took place at Estadio Municipal Braga on 19 February 2017, Sunday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (19 September 2016) and ended with the victory of Benfica with a score 3-1.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 13 points. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
SC Braga is in the TOP-4 with 38 points. This is the 21st of 34 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 6 points (SC Braga can score 39 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 15 points (39 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 3 points lower and has the opportunity to score 39 points additionally. The goal difference is 32:18.
Benfica is in the TOP-4 with 51 points. This is the 21st of 34 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 2 points (Benfica can score 39 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 2 points (39 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 7 points lower and has the opportunity to score 36 points additionally. The goal difference is 47:12. In additional, Benfica has the best offensive record in the league. The Benfica defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
SC Braga Stats
The team scored 13 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 4 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 15-11. The average number of goals is 1.5. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 2.2.
Benfica Stats
Benfica has won all of 5 recent matches.
The team scored 24 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 8 wins, zero draws и 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 16-5. The average number of goals is 1.6. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.3.