On December 29th at 02:00, the Liga Portugal 1 match between Sporting Braga and Benfica will take place at the Braga Municipal Stadium. Braga, currently fifth in the league, will face Benfica, who are in third place. Braga's recent form has been decent, with a record of seven wins, one draw, and two losses in their last ten matches. They have shown strong performance in recent games, particularly at home, where they are unbeaten in seven league matches this season, winning six and drawing one. They also advanced in the Portuguese Cup with a 3-0 victory over Caldas. However, Braga has some defensive concerns, with three key players, including Niakaté and Sandro Vidigal, injured. Midfielder Musrati is also suspended, which could affect their midfield control. Benfica's recent performance has been less consistent, with seven wins, two draws, and one loss in their last ten matches. Their recent form has been less impressive. This match presents a significant challenge for them, as they face a strong opponent. Both teams have had balanced recent encounters, making the outcome of this match uncertain. The prediction leans towards Sporting Braga +0.25.