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Académica Penafiel betting prediction


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The most probable scenario will be Académica de Coimbra coming with full force and interested in conditioning the visitors' game. On the other hand, knowing the defensive competence of the opponent, Penafiel is expected to play with a more defensive attitude, attracting the hosts to the midfield, and then surprising them with counterattacks or set pieces. Having said that and taking into account the last duels between the two teams, a very tactical game is expected, with few chances of danger close to the goals.
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Preview
Académica and Penafiel meet at Estádio EFAPEL, in a match for the 6th round of the Segunda Liga. At this stadium, the head‑to‑head history favours the home team, since they have a record of 4 wins and 1 draw in the last 5 matches. Sure enough, the last time these teams met at this stadium, on 05‑03‑2020, in a match for the Segunda Liga, Académica won by (3‑0). The home advantage may play an important role in this match , since Académica presents significant differences between home and away results.

Analysis Académica

The home team is currently in the 6th position of the league, with 8 points won, after 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. In the penultimate match, they won in an away match against Varzim, by (0‑1). In the last match, they tied in an away match against Academico Viseu, by (0‑0). This is a team that is often stronger at home, with the help of its supporters, so they usually make good use of the home advantage, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in away matches; against 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses at their stadium. In their last match, for the Taça de Portugal, they got an away win against Juventude Évora by (1‑3). In the last 10 home matches Académica has won 7, tied 1 and lost 2. Defensive consistency has been one of their best features, as they have only conceded goals in 1 of the last 5 matches for this competition.

The group led by Rui Borges must present itself in a 4-4-2 tactical system, favoring defensive organization and counterattacks, mainly through the flanks. The two most advanced players, responsible for putting the rival defensive structure in alert are Mohamed Bouldini and Zourdine Thior. For its part, the central corridor should be composed by Fabio Vianna, Ricardo Dias, Fabinho and Mimito Biai. For this game, the helmsman of the Académica has all the players available.

Confirmed Lineup: Mika, Fabiano, Silvério, Bruno Teles, Rafael Vieira, Ricardo Dias, Guima, Fabinho, João Mário.

Analysis Penafiel

The away team is currently in the 4th position of the league, with 9 points won, after 3 wins and 2 losses. In the penultimate match, they won in an away match against Porto II, by (1‑2). In the last match, they won in a home match against Mafra, by (3‑1). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses in away matches, with 13 goals scored and 18 conceded; against 4 wins, 7 draws and 4 losses at their stadium, with 15 goals scored and 16 conceded. In their last match, for the Taça de Portugal, they got an away win against Lagos by (1‑3). In the last 10 away matches Penafiel has won 3, tied 3 and lost 4. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 4 of the last 5 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored at least one goal in each of the last 5 matches for this competition.

The visitors must play, similar to their opponent, in 4-4-2, promoting the supported game. Vasco Braga and Mateus must be the main figures in the attack of the visitors. The central corridor must be formed by Simaozinho, Junior Franco, Capela and Wagner. Apparently, coach Pedro Ribeiro has the team at full strength for this meeting with Académica de Coimbra.

Confirmed Lineup: Luís Ribeiro, Simão, João Amorim, D. dos Santos Oliveira, Paulo Henrique, Leandro Teixeira, Capela, Coronas, Júnior Franco, Mateus, Wagner.
Coach: Paulo Alves.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Académica vs Penafiel match, on 18 October 2020, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy UK, goes to: Under 2,5 goals ⇒ bet available on williamhill.

The Académica vs Penafiel on 18 October 2020 will be played at Coimbra, Estádio EFAPEL.

The most voted bet by tipsters at Betting Academy UK, for the Académica Penafiel match, on the "match odds" market, was a win by Académica at with 90% of the tips.

 

Segunda Liga - 2020/2021

  • 100% 306 / 306 Games

  • Home team wins 38.89%
  • Draws 30.39%
  • Away team wins 30.72%
  • Over 1.5 71.57%
  • Over 2.5 47.06%
  • Over 3.5 22.88%
  • Goals 741
  • Goals /match 2.42
  • Goals /match home 1.26
  • Goals /match away 1.16
  • Both teams score 53.59%
  • Goals after 80' 16.19%
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