Portugal · Primeira Liga · Matchweek 119:30
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Sunday, 9 August 2026

Estádio da Luz · Referee David Rafael Oliveira da Silva, Portugal · Analysis updated 19:41 UTC

Benfica vs Academico Viseu Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.52 expected goals for Benfica and 0.98 for Academico Viseu, a combined total of 3.50. That distribution gives Benfica the largest share of the 1X2 market at 71%, with the draw at 17%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 68% for over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score, with 2–0 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 71% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Benfica win

70.7% probability

High confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

2.52 – 0.98

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Benfica home form

    12 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Academico Viseu away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Benfica to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 71%, against 71% / 17% / 13% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.52 goals for Benfica and 0.98 for Academico Viseu, a combined 3.50 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Benfica win71%
Draw17%
Academico Viseu win13%

Double chance 1X

87%

Double chance 12

83%

Double chance X2

29%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals86%
Over 2.5 goals68%
Over 3.5 goals46%
Both teams to score58%

Correct score

  • 2–09.6%
  • 2–19.4%
  • 3–08.0%
  • 3–17.9%
  • 1–07.6%

Recent form

Benfica

  • 2026-10-22T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Omonia Nicosia · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-15T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Celtic · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-11T17:00:00.000Z · H vs Vitória SC · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T19:30:00.000Z · A vs FC Porto · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-16T19:00:00.000Z · A vs AC Milan · 2-0 (W)

Academico Viseu

  • 2026-10-18T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Fátima · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-10-10T19:30:00.000Z · H vs Estoril · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T14:30:00.000Z · A vs Estrela · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T19:30:00.000Z · H vs Vitória SC · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-06T19:30:00.000Z · A vs GIL Vicente · 1-0 (W)

Head-to-head

  • 2026-08-09T19:30:00.000Z · Benfica 2-2 Academico Viseu (Primeira Liga)

Primeira Liga table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1FC Porto99001727
2Benfica86111719
3Sporting CP85301118
4Santa Clara8530818
5Arouca9522517
6Academico Viseu8422114
7GIL Vicente9423114
8Alverca9324011
9SC Braga8323-111
10Estrela9243-310
11Vitória SC922508
12Moreirense8224-78
13Maritimo9225-108
14Famalicao8143-17
15Rio Ave8215-97
16Casa Pia9216-127
17Nacional8116-94
18Estoril8026-82

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Benfica win, at 70.7%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 58% and over 2.5 goals at 68%.

A 71% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.