The matchup between Academica and Benfica B in the Portugal Segunda Liga on 13.09.2026 is expected to be closely fought. Our expert prediction considers both teams’ form, tactics, and historical performances. Read our analysis to understand the battle between Academica and Benfica B, and place your bets with an informed perspective.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | União de Leiria | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8/5 | 9 |
| 6 | Academica | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8/7 | 9 |
| 7 | Leixoes | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8/6 | 9 |
| 9 | Portimonense | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4/4 | 7 |
| 10 | Benfica B | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4/5 | 7 |
| 11 | Felgueiras 1932 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4/4 | 6 |
Key Player Statistics: Academica vs Benfica B
x 1Academica vs Benfica B Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segunda Liga | Academica | Benfica B | 11.03.2022 | 3-4 |
| Segunda Liga | Benfica B | Academica | 23.10.2021 | 3-1 |
| Segunda Liga | Academica | Benfica B | 16.05.2021 | 1-0 |
| Segunda Liga | Benfica B | Academica | 16.01.2021 | 2-2 |
| Segunda Liga | Academica | Benfica B | 05.10.2019 | 1-0 |
| Segunda Liga | Benfica B | Academica | 09.02.2019 | 0-1 |
| Segunda Liga | Academica | Benfica B | 01.09.2018 | 1-1 |
| Segunda Liga | Benfica B | Academica | 09.03.2018 | 0-4 |
| Segunda Liga | Academica | Benfica B | 30.09.2017 | 1-2 |
| Segunda Liga | Benfica B | Academica | 30.04.2017 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segunda Liga | Penafiel | Academica | 05.09.2026 | 4-1 |
| Segunda Liga | Academica | Lusitânia Lourosa | 29.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Segunda Liga | Tondela | Academica | 21.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Segunda Liga | Academica | Feirense | 14.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Segunda Liga | Chaves | Academica | 08.08.2026 | 1-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Caldas | Academica | 01.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | União Santarém | Academica | 31.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Porto B | Academica | 25.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Tondela | Academica | 22.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Vitória SC | Academica | 18.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segunda Liga | Benfica B | Torreense | 05.09.2026 | 0-2 |
| Segunda Liga | Amarante | Benfica B | 30.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Segunda Liga | Benfica B | Portimonense | 21.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Segunda Liga | União de Leiria | Benfica B | 15.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Segunda Liga | Benfica B | Leixoes | 10.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Atlético CP | Benfica B | 01.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Benfica B | Mérida AD | 25.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Benfica B | Casa Pia | 25.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Benfica B | Al-Nassr | 22.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Benfica B | Torreense | 18.07.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Academica VS Benfica B
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Academica vs Benfica B
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Academica vs Benfica B
htmlThere are fixtures you circle on the calendar. Then there are fixtures that circle you. Academica hosting Benfica B in the Segunda Liga is exactly that kind of game — full of history, full of goals, and right now, full of meaning.
Academica sit sixth with nine points from five games. Benfica B are tenth with seven. Both sides are finding their feet in the new season, but the gap between them feels bigger than three points suggests.
Here's what you need to watch for: Academica's attack has been absolutely electric early on. Eight goals scored in five league games puts them among the division's most dangerous sides going forward. Yes, they've shipped seven at the other end — this team is not built for clean sheets. But that two-way nature makes them box office entertainment every single week.
Benfica B? Honestly, they've been underwhelming. Just four goals scored in five matches, and a home loss to Torreense last time out that raised real questions. They've won only once in their four most recent competitive fixtures. Momentum is not on their side walking into Coimbra.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Benfica's academy producing quality automatically. This is a team still searching for its rhythm this season.
The head-to-head record is fascinating and cuts right to the heart of this fixture. Seven of the last eleven meetings between these clubs produced three or more goals total. That 3-4 thriller back in March 2022 — with Academica as hosts — tells you everything about what these games can look like. Goals feel almost guaranteed here.
Here's the surprising statistical insight worth noting: in their current league campaign, Academica have averaged three goals per game across their five matches combined. At odds of 2.30 to win this match at home, that represents genuine value. The bookmakers seem to be respecting Benfica's name more than their actual form deserves right now.
My bold prediction? Academica win this 2-1. A game with at least three total goals feels near-certain given both teams' tendencies. Back Over 2.5 Goals with confidence. The Both Teams to Score market also looks incredibly attractive given Benfica B have found the net in their recent outings even when losing.
I'll be watching Academica's forward line from the first whistle. They punished Chaves 4-1 away from home on opening weekend. That kind of ruthlessness doesn't just disappear.
Keep an eye on Benfica B's A. Cabral too — already booked this season, he's a disciplinary risk if Academica's pace and pressing gets under his skin early.
Saturday night football in Coimbra. Goals in the air. History on the line. This one deserves your full attention — and maybe a decent stake on the home side.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diogo Ferreira | Portugal | 19 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 84 |
| Gonçalo Carvalho Moreira | Portugal | 20 | Forward | n/a | n/a |
| Rui Silva | Portugal | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Figueiredo | Portugal | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Cabral | Portugal | 18 | Forward | n/a | n/a |
Academica vs Benfica B match odds
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