Match

Academica vs Farense: prediction and stats

Segunda LigaRegular Season - 17Kick-off on January 10, 2027 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Estádio EFAPEL, Coimbra

AcademicaFarense

The Footlab model makes Academica the favourite at 47%, against 28% for a draw and 26% for Farense. 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 Farense?

A very open match: only 81 Elo points separate Academica (2,028) and Farense (1,946).

Academica win47 %
Draw28 %
Farense win26 %

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; Farense have 6, 5 and 4.

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
Farense
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 16, 2026FC Porto B(away)3-1Segunda Liga
Aug 9, 2026Torreense(home)2-1Segunda Liga
Aug 1, 2026Fulham(home)1-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026Benfica B(home)1-1Friendlies Clubs
May 30, 2026CF Os Belenenses(away)0-0Segunda Liga

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Academica win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 Farense win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Jul 16, 2022Farense 2-1 AcademicaFriendlies Clubs
May 14, 2022Academica 0-0 FarenseSegunda Liga
Feb 3, 2022Farense 3-1 AcademicaSegunda Liga
Nov 9, 2019Academica 1-2 FarenseSegunda Liga
Jul 27, 2019Academica 1-1 FarenseTaça da Liga
Feb 17, 2019Academica 1-0 FarenseSegunda Liga

Last archived meeting: Farense vs Academica on Jul 16, 2022

How many goals should we expect?

Academica score 1.6 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Farense score 1.1 and concede 0.7. The model gives a 45% 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
Farense1.10.766/155/15

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 Farense sit 5th (6 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1Academica3300719
5Farense2200526

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 Farense?
The Footlab model makes Academica the favourite at 47%, against 28% for a draw and 26% for Farense.
Where and when is Academica vs Farense played?
Academica vs Farense is played on January 10, 2027 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Estádio EFAPEL, in the Segunda Liga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 45% 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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