Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · 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 +31%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultBenfica to win ✗78% · @1.11
Double chanceBenfica or draw ✓92% · @1.02
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓52% · @2.55
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓85% · @1.11
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.08
Benfica vs Academico Viseu: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 9 August the Primeira Liga brings Benfica against Academico Viseu at Estádio da Luz. Kick-off: 20:30 WAT. In the table, Benfica are 2nd, among the top four, on 28 points after 11 matches; Academico Viseu are 6th (upper half) with 20.
Current form
Benfica, last 5: WWWLW Their latest outing: 6–1 win over Heart Of Midlothian, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 4 won, 1 lost from 5. The attack is flying at 3.3 goals per game.
Academico Viseu, last 5: DLWLW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Celta Vigo, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Scoring is no problem – 2.3 a game lately.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Benfica 2.6 xG, Academico Viseu 0.8 xG – a total near 3.3. That is an open game on paper: 65% for three or more goals, 52% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Benfica 78%, draw 15%, Academico Viseu 8%.
GG/NG: GG (52%) at 2.55.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @2.55 – the bookmaker implies 39%, our ratings say 52%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (65%, odds 1.42). Most likely score in line with that pick: Benfica 3–0 Academico Viseu. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Benfica78%fair 1.29 · @1.11
Draw15%fair 6.82 · @8.10
Academico Viseu8%fair 12.80 · @24.00
3.32Expected goals
2.56Benfica xG
0.77Academico Viseu xG
52%Both score
65%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–012%
3–010%
1–09%
2–19%
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Benfica to win✗
78%
1.29
1.11
Double chance
Benfica or draw✓
92%
1.08
1.02
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
52%
1.94
2.55 ▲
Draw no bet
Benfica (draw no bet)
91%
1.10
–
Asian handicap
Benfica -1 (Asian handicap)✗
69%
1.44
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
85%
1.18
1.11
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
65%
1.53
1.42
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
56%
1.79
1.75
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.30
First team to score
Benfica to score first✓
74%
1.35
–
Half-time result
Benfica ahead at half-time✓
56%
1.78
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Benfica / FT Benfica✗
52%
1.91
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.08
–
Recent results
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 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.42.
Who will win Benfica vs Academico Viseu?
On our numbers Benfica have a 78% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Academico Viseu 8%.
How many goals will there be in Benfica vs Academico Viseu?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 65% 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 3.3 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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
