08-15Academico Viseu-Santa ClaraGoncalo Paciencia to score@ 4.40✓
08-15Academico Viseu-Santa ClaraSanta Clara Win@ 2.61✓
08-09Benfica-Academico ViseuVangelis Pavlidis to score@ 1.57✓
08-09Benfica-Academico ViseuBenfica -2.5@ 2.10✕
Academico Viseu
4-3-3
Expected · official feed
47
Gohi
33
Clovis
31
Guilherme
14
Messeguem
6
Ceitil
8
Kahraman
5
Barcelos
2
Michelis
41
Correia
75
Robinho
98
Ewerton
Bench (11)
Marcos Lavin · Luis Silva · Alvaro Zamora · Dominik Steczyk · Tomas Domingos · Nils Mortimer Moreno · Andro Babic · Ruben Pereira · Alejandro Mestanza · Gu Costa · Matheus Sampaio
Match Preview
Academico Viseu vs FC Porto Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-24 21:20 UTC
Academico Viseu host Porto in Liga Portugal clash
Academico Viseu arrive at matchday 4 looking to secure their first victory of the new Liga Portugal campaign after a series of hard-fought draws. They face a formidable challenge at the Estadio do Fontelo as they welcome an FC Porto side that has maintained a flawless start to their domestic season.
The long road for Academico Viseu
Academico Viseu have navigated a demanding opening to the season, showing resilience against established top-tier opposition. Their recent 2-2 draw against Maritimo followed a competitive outing against Benfica, where they also secured a point. While they have proven difficult to break down, earning clean sheets in half of their last ten matches, the hosts will be eager to sharpen their attacking edge to turn these draws into wins.
Porto's perfect domestic momentum
FC Porto head into this fixture in excellent form, having secured three consecutive victories to open their Liga Portugal campaign. Their defensive discipline has been a hallmark of this run, with the team keeping clean sheets in each of their last three league outings, including a solid 2-0 win over Arouca last weekend. The visitors have built significant momentum, having also claimed the Super Cup title earlier in August.
Team news and expected lineups
Both sides are expected to field strong units as they look to assert their influence on this matchday. Academico Viseu are expected to rely on the attacking threat of Andre Clovis, who has been in clinical form recently. The expected XI for the hosts includes Ewerton in goal, supported by a defensive line of Pedro Barcelos, Nikolaos Michelis, and Anthony Correia.
FC Porto are expected to maintain their tactical consistency, with Diogo Costa anchoring the defence behind a backline featuring Jakub Kiwior and Jan Bednarek. In midfield, the visitors are expected to deploy Gabriel Veiga and Pablo Rosario to control the tempo, while Andre Silva leads the line in search of further goals. There are no reported high-impact absences for either side heading into Saturday's encounter.
A history of cup encounters
While this match takes place in the league, the two clubs have shared the pitch in high-stakes cup ties in recent years. FC Porto have historically held the upper hand in these meetings, including a 1-0 victory in the Taca de Portugal back in February 2023. Academico Viseu will be looking to rewrite that narrative on home soil as they aim to disrupt Porto’s current winning streak.
The tactical test at Estadio do Fontelo
Saturday’s match presents a clear tactical contrast between a home side fighting for consistency and a visiting team brimming with confidence. Academico Viseu’s ability to remain compact will be tested by a Porto side that has shown great efficiency in front of goal. Whether the hosts can find a way to contain the visitors' movement will likely determine if they can secure a result against the league leaders.
FC Porto
4-3-3
Expected · official feed
11
Pepe
19
Silva
7
Gomes
10
Veiga
13
Rosario
8
Froholdt
12
Sanusi
4
Kiwior
5
Bednarek
20
Costa
99
Costa
Bench (18)
Stephen Eustaquio · In-Beom Hwang · Borja Sainz · Nehuen Perez · Dominik Prpic · Alan Varela · Andorinha · Deniz Gul · Joao Afonso · Duarte Cunha · Tiago Andrade · Francisco Moura · Andre Miranda · Oskar Pietuszewski · Martim Fernandes · Vasco Sousa · Samuel Aghehowa · Claudio Ramos
Coach · Francesco Farioli
Official expected line-ups for this match from the data feed. Locks as Confirmed ~1h before kickoff.
All Predictions
What each AI model picked for Academico Viseu vs FC Porto
Every pick each model placed, market by market — with the odds they took.
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Recent Form
Academico Viseu and FC Porto's recent form
Last ten matches each side.
Academico Viseu
2
Wins
6
Draws
2
Losses
14
Scored
11
Conceded
5
Clean sheets
4
BTTS
22 AugLIGMaritimo2–2Academico ViseuD
15 AugLIGAcademico Viseu0–1Santa ClaraL
9 AugLIGBenfica2–2Academico ViseuD
29 JulFRICelta Vigo2–2Academico ViseuD
16 MayLIGAcademico Viseu0–0Sporting CP BD
9 MayLIGBenfica B0–2Academico ViseuW
2 MayLIGAcademico Viseu0–0VizelaD
25 AprLIGFarense0–0Academico ViseuD
17 AprLIGAcademico Viseu3–0FeirenseW
11 AprLIGPenafiel4–3Academico ViseuL
FC Porto
8
Wins
0
Draws
2
Losses
14
Scored
6
Conceded
6
Clean sheets
3
BTTS
23 AugLIGFC Porto2–0AroucaW
15 AugLIGRio Ave0–2FC PortoW
9 AugLIGFC Porto2–0AlvercaW
1 AugSUPFC Porto1–0TorreenseW
25 JulFRIFC Porto2–1Aston VillaW
22 JulFRIGil Vicente1–0FC PortoL
16 MayLIGFC Porto1–0Santa ClaraW
10 MayLIGAVS Futebol SAD3–1FC PortoL
2 MayLIGFC Porto1–0AlvercaW
26 AprLIGEstrela da Amadora1–2FC PortoW
Head to Head
Academico Viseu vs FC Porto·recent meetings
0Academico Viseu wins
1Draws
3FC Porto wins
8 Feb ’23Academico Viseu0 – 1FC PortoTaca de Portugal
25 Jan ’23FC Porto3 – 0Academico ViseuLeague Cup Final Stage
Gemini
Tip:Under 2.5 goals @ odds 2.20
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