Academica vs Benfica BPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Academica are sixth on nine points after five rounds: three wins and two defeats, eight goals scored and seven conceded. At home they have played twice for a win and a defeat, with a single goal scored and two conceded; away two wins and one defeat in three trips, seven goals scored and five conceded. The recent trend is downward: the last two rounds were both lost, after three straight wins. Benfica B sit tenth on seven points: two wins, one draw and two defeats in five matches, four goals scored and five conceded. In front of their own crowd one win, one draw and one defeat in three games, two goals scored and three conceded; on their two away trips one win and one defeat, two goals at each end. Their last two rounds were also lost, while before that came a draw and two wins. The competition average is 2.34 goals per game. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.