Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.42 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.42Odds
GG
Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.55 – our chance 52% vs 39% implied by the price (edge +33%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultBenfica to win ✗76% · @1.11
Double chanceBenfica or draw ✓91% · @1.02
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓52% · @2.55
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓66% · @1.42
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗11% · fair 8.89
Benfica vs Academico Viseu preview and prediction
The match
The Primeira Liga sees Benfica take on Academico Viseu on Sunday 9 August, kicking off at 20:30 (WAT) at Estádio da Luz. Benfica are 2nd with 28 points from 11 games (in the top four), while Academico Viseu sit 6th on 20 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Benfica's last 5: WWWLW Most recently they beat Heart Of Midlothian 6–1 at home. At home they have won 4 and lost 1 of their last 5. Goals have not been a problem: 3.3 per game.
Academico Viseu's last 5: DLWLW Most recently they drew with Celta Vigo 2–2 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 2.6 for Benfica and 0.8 for Academico Viseu. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score in 52% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 2.55 – 52% on our numbers against 39% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 66% chance at odds of 1.42. Predicted score: Benfica 3–0 Academico Viseu. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Benfica76%fair 1.31 · @1.11
Draw15%fair 6.69 · @8.10
Academico Viseu9%fair 11.20 · @24.00
3.42Expected goals
2.62Benfica xG
0.80Academico Viseu xG
52%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–011%
3–010%
2–19%
1–09%
3–18%
1–17%
From our goals model: Benfica 2.6 – 0.8 Academico Viseu expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Benfica to win✗
76%
1.31
1.11
Double chance
Benfica or draw✓
91%
1.10
1.02
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
52%
1.92
2.55 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
85%
1.17
1.11
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
66%
1.51
1.42
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
55%
1.83
1.75
Half-time result
Benfica ahead at half-time✓
56%
1.77
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Benfica / FT Benfica✗
53%
1.90
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
11%
8.89
–
Form
Benfica – last 6
WWWLWL
6 Aug
vs Heart Of Midlothian
6–1
W
30 Jul
vs FC ST. Gallen
5–0
W
24 Jul
vs CF Os Belenenses
5–1
W
23 Jul
@ FC ST. Gallen
1–2
L
17 Jul
vs Villarreal
2–0
W
11 Jul
vs Flamengo
1–2
L
3.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Academico Viseu – last 6
DLWLWW
29 Jul
@ Celta Vigo
2–2
D
25 Jul
@ Lusitânia Lourosa
0–1
L
17 Apr
vs Feirense
3–0
W
11 Apr
@ Penafiel
3–4
L
21 Mar
@ Lusitânia Lourosa
3–0
W
14 Mar
vs Leixoes
3–1
W
2.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Benfica and Academico Viseu.
What is the prediction for Benfica vs Academico Viseu?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.42.
Who will win Benfica vs Academico Viseu?
On our numbers Benfica have a 76% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Academico Viseu 9%.
How many goals will there be in Benfica vs Academico Viseu?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Benfica vs Academico Viseu?
Our predicted score is Benfica 3–0 Academico Viseu, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Benfica vs Academico Viseu?
Benfica vs Academico Viseu (Primeira Liga) kicks off on Sunday 9 August 2026 at 20:30 (West Africa Time) at Estádio da Luz.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
