Match

Academica vs AVS: prediction and stats

Segunda LigaRegular Season - 15Kick-off on December 20, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Estádio EFAPEL, Coimbra

AcademicaAVS

The Footlab model makes Academica the favourite at 49%, against 27% for a draw and 24% for AVS. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Academica vs AVS?

A very open match: only 96 Elo points separate Academica (2,027) and AVS (1,931).

Academica win49 %
Draw27 %
AVS win24 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Academica have 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats; AVS have 4, 8 and 3.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Academica
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 21, 2026Tondela(away)2-0Segunda Liga
Aug 14, 2026Feirense(home)1-0Segunda Liga
Aug 8, 2026Chaves(away)4-1Segunda Liga
Aug 1, 2026Caldas(away)2-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 31, 2026União Santarém(away)0-0Friendlies Clubs
AVS
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Chaves(away)2-2Segunda Liga
Aug 17, 2026Felgueiras 1932(away)1-1Segunda Liga
Aug 9, 2026Sporting CP B(home)0-1Segunda Liga
Jul 31, 2026Trofense(home)1-1Friendlies Clubs
Jul 29, 2026Vianense(home)3-0Friendlies Clubs

How many goals should we expect?

Academica score 1.6 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; AVS score 1.5 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 46% probability of over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Academica1.61.358/158/15
AVS1.51.3310/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Academica sit 1st in Segunda Liga (9 points from 3 matches) and AVS sit 13th (2 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1Academica3300719
13AVS3021342

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Academica vs AVS?
The Footlab model makes Academica the favourite at 49%, against 27% for a draw and 24% for AVS.
Where and when is Academica vs AVS played?
Academica vs AVS is played on December 20, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Estádio EFAPEL, in the Segunda Liga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 46% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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