Vizela vs Academica: match summary, form and prediction
Our model makes Vizela the pick at 47% for Vizela vs Academica. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
Match summary
Vizela face Academica on 1 November 2026 at Estadio do FC Vizela, Vizela. Vizela are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 47%. This matchday 9 fixture in Segunda Liga is listed as Vizela - Academica. Kick-off is 11:00 UTC.
Form analysis and trajectory
Vizela: they come in on three defeats in a row, following one win and one draw before that. That is one win, one draw and three defeats from the last five, worth 4 points. It leaves them three games without a win. Across those five they scored four and conceded seven, with one clean sheet. That is reflected in a form rating of 48.3 out of 100, and they sit 9th on a goal difference of 0.
Academica: they come in on a four-match winning sequence, following one defeat before that. That is four wins, no draws and one defeat from the last five, worth 12 points. It leaves them unbeaten in four. Across those five they scored 13 and conceded six, with two clean sheets. That is reflected in a form rating of 46.0 out of 100, and they sit 4th on a goal difference of +4.
Side by side
| Statistic | Vizela | Academica |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 9th | 4th |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | LLLWD | WWWWL |
| Points from last 5 | 4 | 12 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 4 / 7 | 13 / 6 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 1 | 2 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 48.3 | 46.0 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 47% | 28% |
Key match insights
- Pre-match form ratings: Vizela 48.3 versus Academica 46.0, a gap of 2.3, which aligns with the model's favourite.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 3.25, over 2.5 goals at 52% and both teams to score at 54%.
- First goal: Leans Vizela's way at 53%.
Sentiment and prediction
The model tilts to Vizela at 47%, without enough room to treat it as a formality. Academica's stronger recent metrics back it and the goals line points to over 2.5 goals. Baseline expectation tilts Vizela's way, especially at Estadio do FC Vizela.
This is a data-led read, not a certainty. The numbers are shown as they come out of the model so the basis for the call can be checked rather than assumed.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Vizela or Academica?
Vizela, with an implied win probability of roughly 47%. The full split is 47% Vizela, 26% the draw and 28% Academica.
When and where is Vizela vs Academica being played?
1 November 2026 at Estadio do FC Vizela, Vizela, kick-off 11:00 UTC.
Have Vizela and Academica met before?
Our records hold no previous meeting between the two sides.
What is the recent form of Vizela and Academica?
Vizela have taken 4 points from their last five (LLLWD), Academica 12 from theirs (WWWWL). Most recently Vizela took a 1-2 defeat away at Chaves and Academica a 4-0 win at home to Leixoes.
How many goals are expected in Vizela vs Academica?
The model's combined scoring line is 3.25 — 1.00 for Vizela and 2.25 for Academica. It rates over 2.5 goals at 52%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 54%, so its call is yes.