LISBON, Portugal (Interstat) — Benfica will host Braga on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Pavilhao Imperio Bonanca in a Portuguese LPB matchup that heavily favors the home side.

Benfica enters with a 21-7 record, while Braga sits at 8-13. The teams have met twice this season, with Benfica winning both decisively: 108-77 at home on April 11 and 87-63 on the road Dec. 28.

Benfica is coming off a 103-70 rout of Vasco da Gama on April 25, led by center Aleksander Dziewa’s 21 points and six rebounds in 15 minutes. Forward Macram Ben Romdhane added 15 points and six rebounds, and forward Rasaq Yussuf posted 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Braga most recently edged Ovarense Dolce Vita 74-67 on April 25. Power forward Mike Fofana scored 25 points with six rebounds in 29 minutes. Small forward Delaney Blaylock added 22 points and five rebounds, and center Ricardo Monteiro contributed eight points and 10 rebounds.

Braga’s other recent results include an 82-68 loss at Porto on April 18, followed by the April 11 loss at Benfica. The team has dropped seven of its last 10 games.

Benfica’s other recent results include a 107-65 win at Esgueira on April 18 and a 108-82 win at Galitos Barreiro on April 4. The defending champions have won nine of their last 10.

Interstat’s ELO system projects Benfica with a 96.10 percent probability to win.