The excitement is palpable as Maritimo takes on Academico Viseu in a crucial Portugal Primeira Liga match on 22.08.2026. Both teams have been in formidable form, making this game a must-watch for fans and bettors alike. Our detailed predictions, based on comprehensive analysis of each team's recent performances, offer valuable insights. Check out our prediction, consider the stats, and make your bet with knowledge.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | FC Porto | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4/0 | 6 |
| 3 | Maritimo | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3/1 | 6 |
| 4 | Benfica | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9/2 | 4 |
| 10 | SC Braga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 |
| 11 | Academico Viseu | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2/3 | 1 |
| 12 | Famalicao | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2/3 | 1 |
Key Player Statistics: Maritimo vs Academico Viseu
Maritimo vs Academico Viseu Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segunda Liga | Academico Viseu | Maritimo | 01.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| Segunda Liga | Maritimo | Academico Viseu | 03.10.2025 | 2-2 |
| Segunda Liga | Maritimo | Academico Viseu | 09.03.2025 | 1-1 |
| Segunda Liga | Academico Viseu | Maritimo | 13.10.2024 | 0-2 |
| Segunda Liga | Academico Viseu | Maritimo | 19.05.2024 | 2-2 |
| Segunda Liga | Maritimo | Academico Viseu | 14.01.2024 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primeira Liga | Famalicao | Maritimo | 16.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Primeira Liga | Maritimo | Casa Pia | 08.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Maritimo | Estrela Calheta | 29.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Maritimo | Machico | 25.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Maritimo | Camacha | 22.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Maritimo | Leixoes | 17.07.2026 | 1-5 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Maritimo | AVS | 14.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Maritimo | Academica | 11.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Segunda Liga | Maritimo | Chaves | 15.05.2026 | 1-3 |
| Segunda Liga | Penafiel | Maritimo | 09.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primeira Liga | Academico Viseu | Santa Clara | 15.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Primeira Liga | Benfica | Academico Viseu | 09.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Celta Vigo | Academico Viseu | 29.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lusitânia Lourosa | Academico Viseu | 25.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Segunda Liga | Academico Viseu | Sporting CP B | 16.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Segunda Liga | Benfica B | Academico Viseu | 09.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| Segunda Liga | Academico Viseu | Vizela | 02.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Segunda Liga | Farense | Academico Viseu | 25.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Segunda Liga | Academico Viseu | Feirense | 17.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| Segunda Liga | Penafiel | Academico Viseu | 11.04.2026 | 4-3 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Maritimo VS Academico Viseu
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Maritimo vs Academico Viseu
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Maritimo vs Academico Viseu
htmlTwo newly promoted sides. One island fortress. And a clash that carries far more weight than a midweek fixture in August usually should.
Maritimo welcome Academico Viseu to the Estádio dos Barreiros on the back of a perfect start to life in the Primeira Liga. Six points from six. Three goals scored, just one conceded. I'll be honest — that is exactly the kind of form you dream of when you come up from the Segunda Liga.
Academico Viseu, meanwhile, sit in 11th with just one point from two games. They've shipped three goals and managed only two in return. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about promoted sides being equal — these two are on very different trajectories right now.
Here's what you need to watch for: Maritimo are thriving on home soil. Their 1-0 win over Casa Pia to open the season showed real defensive discipline, and their away victory at Famalicão confirmed this is not a side riding luck. They're organised, effective, and growing in confidence with every game.
Now here's the surprising detail casual fans are probably missing. In the last six head-to-head meetings — all played in the Segunda Liga — neither side has been dominant. Four of those six games ended as draws or with only one goal separating the teams. But the most recent meeting? Academico Viseu hammered Maritimo 3-1 on home turf back in March. These teams know each other well. That familiarity could make this a spiky, competitive 90 minutes rather than a straightforward home win.
Tactically, keep your eye on Maritimo's Raphael Guzzo. He already has a league goal this season and looks sharp in tight spaces. If Academico Viseu's André Mestanza — already booked in this campaign — gets dragged into a physical battle in midfield, that could open lanes for Guzzo to exploit.
From a betting perspective, Maritimo at 2.00 to win feels like genuine value given their form and home advantage. The draw at 3.35 is also worth a second look given that head-to-head history of close encounters. Over 2.5 goals is an interesting angle too — Viseu's last Primeira Liga outing produced a 2-2 draw with Benfica, showing they can contribute at both ends.
My bold prediction: Maritimo win 2-1, with the game staying tight until a late goal seals it. Guzzo gets on the scoresheet again.
Saturday night on the island. The stands will be loud. Maritimo won't want to give this one up. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Julião | Brazil | 32 | Defender | 173 cm | 66 kg |
| Paulo Henrique | Portugal | 29 | Defender | 182 cm | 76 kg |
| Raphael Guzzo | Portugal | 31 | Midfielder | 177 cm | 70 kg |
| Tomás Tavares | Portugal | 25 | Defender | 184 | 69 |
| Romain Correia | Portugal | 26 | Defender | 187 cm | 81 kg |
| V. Danilović | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 27 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 78 kg |
| B. Limbombe | Belgium | 25 | Forward | 172 | 77 |
| Alfonso Pastor | Spain | 25 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 78 |
| Fran Vieites | Spain | 27 | Goalkeeper | 196 cm | 88 kg |
| S. Bamba | Germany | 22 | Forward | 179 | 70 |
| Rodrigo Andrade | Portugal | 24 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 74 kg |
| Gonçalo Tabuaço | Portugal | 25 | Goalkeeper | 189 cm | 83 kg |
| Pedro Teixeira | Portugal | 24 | Goalkeeper | 192 cm | n/a |
| G. Szalai | Hungary | 26 | Defender | 191 | 87 |
| Rafael Fernandes | Portugal | 24 | Defender | 191 | 83 |
| Martín Tejón | Spain | 22 | Midfielder | 165 cm | 60 kg |
| Jesús Santiago | Spain | 22 | Midfielder | 192 | 78 |
| I. Ayuma | Nigeria | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| N. Batista | Portugal | 17 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| F. Silva | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Ferreira | Argentina | 26 | Midfielder | 174 | 67 |
| Robinho | Portugal | 29 | Defender | 171 cm | 62 kg |
| André Ceitil | Portugal | 31 | Midfielder | 184 | 78 |
| A. Correia | France | 26 | Defender | 185 cm | 79 kg |
| André Clóvis | Brazil | 28 | Forward | 186 cm | 78 kg |
| Marcos Lavín | Spain | 29 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 79 |
| Ewerton | Brazil | 28 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 80 |
| C. Kahraman | Türkiye | 27 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 68 kg |
| Rúben Pereira | Portugal | 28 | Defender | 193 cm | 90 kg |
| Pedro Barcelos | Brazil | 30 | Defender | 188 | 80 |
| Nils Mortimer | Spain | 25 | Forward | 179 cm | 73 kg |
| Igor Milioransa | Brazil | 29 | Defender | 185 cm | 80 kg |
| Á. Zamora | Costa Rica | 24 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| S. Messeguem | Germany | 25 | Midfielder | 182 cm | 76 kg |
| N. Michelis | Greece | 25 | Defender | 192 cm | n/a |
| Tomás Domingos | Portugal | 27 | Defender | 175 cm | 67 kg |
| Matheus | Brazil | 21 | Goalkeeper | 187 cm | 75 kg |
| A. Babić | Croatia | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Simão Silva | Portugal | 21 | Midfielder | 175 cm | n/a |
| A. Mestanza | Spain | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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