The Segunda Liga sees Academica take on Benfica B on Friday 11 September, kicking off at 20:45 (WAT) at Estadio EFAPEL Cidade de Coimbra. Academica are 6th with 16 points from 10 games (in the top half), while Benfica B sit 3rd on 20 points (in the top four).
Form guide
Academica's last 5: LLWWW Most recently they lost to Penafiel 1–4 away. They average 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Benfica B's last 5: LLDWW Most recently they lost to Torreense 0–2 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.2 for Academica and 1.2 for Benfica B. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 43%, both teams to score at 57%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Academica 39%, draw 25%, Benfica B 36%.
Both teams to score: yes (57%) at 1.73.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 57% chance at odds of 1.73. Predicted score: Academica 1–1 Benfica B. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Academica39%fair 2.55 · @2.30
Draw25%fair 4.07 · @3.00
Benfica B36%fair 2.76 · @2.90
2.40Expected goals
1.23Academica xG
1.17Benfica B xG
57%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–011%
0–111%
0–09%
2–18%
1–28%
From our goals model: Academica 1.2 – 1.2 Benfica B 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
Academica to win✗
39%
2.55
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✓
75%
1.33
1.33
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.74
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
57%
1.76
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
45%
2.21
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Academica / FT Academica✗
22%
4.64
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
11%
8.95
–
Form
Academica – last 6
LLWWWD
5 Sep
@ Penafiel
1–4
L
29 Aug
vs Lusitânia Lourosa
0–2
L
21 Aug
@ Tondela
2–0
W
14 Aug
vs Feirense
1–0
W
8 Aug
@ Chaves
4–1
W
1 Aug
@ Caldas
2–2
D
1.7Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Benfica B – last 6
LLDWWW
5 Sep
vs Torreense
0–2
L
30 Aug
@ Amarante
0–1
L
21 Aug
vs Portimonense
1–1
D
15 Aug
@ União de Leiria
2–1
W
10 Aug
vs Leixoes
1–0
W
1 Aug
@ Atlético CP
1–0
W
0.8Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Academica and Benfica B.
What is the prediction for Academica vs Benfica B?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 57% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.73.
Who will win Academica vs Benfica B?
On our numbers Academica have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Benfica B 36%.
How many goals will there be in Academica vs Benfica B?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Academica vs Benfica B?
Our predicted score is Academica 1–1 Benfica B, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Academica vs Benfica B?
Academica vs Benfica B (Segunda Liga) kicks off on Friday 11 September 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Estadio EFAPEL Cidade de Coimbra.
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.
