Academica vs Benfica B: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 11 September the Segunda Liga brings Academica against Benfica B at Estadio EFAPEL Cidade de Coimbra. Kick-off: 20:45 WAT. In the table, Academica are 6th, upper half, on 16 points after 10 matches; Benfica B are 3rd (among the top four) with 20.
Current form
Academica, last 5: LLWWW Their latest outing: 1–4 defeat to Penafiel, away. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Benfica B, last 5: LLDWW Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Torreense, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Academica 1.2 xG, Benfica B 1.2 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 43%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Academica 40%, draw 23%, Benfica B 36%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (57%, odds 1.73). Most likely score in line with that pick: Academica 1–1 Benfica B. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Academica40%fair 2.49 · @2.30
Draw23%fair 4.28 · @3.00
Benfica B36%fair 2.74 · @2.90
2.40Expected goals
1.24Academica xG
1.16Benfica B xG
57%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Academica to win✗
40%
2.49
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.31
1.33
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.74
1.73
Draw no bet
Academica (draw no bet)✗
52%
1.91
–
Asian handicap
Benfica B +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
62%
1.61
–
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
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
90%
1.11
–
First team to score
Academica to score first✗
47%
2.13
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
45%
2.21
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Academica / FT Academica✗
22%
4.60
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.38
–
Recent results
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 40% chance of winning, the draw 23% 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.
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.
