Benfica vs Academico de Viseu prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the first round of the Portuguese Primeira on August 9, 2026, Benfica will face Academico de Viseu. The favorite here is more than obvious.
Benfica vs Academico de Viseu: Team News and Expert Analysis
The capital's giant started last season with a Super Cup victory and passed Nice and Fenerbahce in the Champions League qualifiers. However, after a lackluster loss to Qarabag in the opening round, the coach was replaced. Mourinho's homecoming did not impress. Yes, his team did not lose a single match in the Primeira, but they finished only third. They did not win any trophies, and after a dramatic qualification for the European playoff, they were immediately knocked out by Real. This season, the Portuguese side started in the Europa League. After a loss away to St. Gallen, they secured a confident win at home. Then, against Hearts, they won just as convincingly, 6-1.
The club from Viseu was re-established in 2005. Last season, they finished second in Liga 2, earning direct promotion to the top division. They tried to prepare as best as possible for the new challenge, but their opportunities to strengthen the squad were limited.
The capital's players averaged 2.18 goals scored and 0.74 conceded per match. The Primeira debutant, at a lower level in 2025/2026, scored an average of 1.71 goals and conceded much less – just 0.97.
Previous Matches: Benfica vs Academico de Viseu
There have been eight encounters, all in the 1970s and 1980s. Academico (or more precisely, its predecessor) managed only one draw.
All the advantages are on the hosts' side. We expect a rout – bet on their win with a '-2 goals' handicap (odds – 1.63).
Benfica vs Academico de Viseu: Key Statistics and Trends
- Benfica have won four of their last five matches
- Academico de Viseu claimed their first win in four games
Benfica vs Academico de Viseu: Probable Starting Lineups
Benfica lines up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Trubin – Samuel Dahl, Lenglet, Antonio Silva, Bah – Barrenetxea, Barreiro – Kaminski, Sudakov, Rafa Silva – Pavlidis
Academico de Viseu lines up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Grill – Gu Costa, Ruben Pereira, Antonio Correia, Kahraman – Messeghem, Luis Silva – Joao Guilherme, Robinho, Andre Clovis – Alvaro Zamora
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