Benfica vs Sun 9 Aug19:30in 2d 7hScheduled
Academico Viseu — Primeira Liga: stats, lineups & analysis
Match preview
Benfica open Primeira Liga season at home to Academico Viseu
Benfica begin their Primeira Liga campaign under manager Marco Silva on matchday 1 of the Regular Season, hosting Academico Viseu in a fixture that opens the top-flight calendar for both clubs on 9 August 2026.
AI-assisted match preview written from official match data.
Silva's side head into the match on the back of a WWLWL sequence in recent outings, having beaten FC ST. Gallen 5-0 and CF Os Belenenses 5-1, though they also lost to Flamengo 1-2 and to FC ST. Gallen 2-1 in that run. Academico Viseu arrive having gone DLDWD, drawing 2-2 with Celta Vigo and 0-0 with both Sporting CP B and Vizela, losing 1-0 to Lusitânia Lourosa, and winning 2-0 away at Benfica B.
Neither side has strung together consecutive victories in their five most recent matches shown, with Benfica's WWLWL and Viseu's DLDWD both interrupted by defeats, a pattern that frames how each side approaches the opening round of the league.
Benfica's recent form has swung between heavy wins and defeats, while Academico Viseu have drawn three of their last five and lost only once.
Benfica meet Academico Viseu in the Primeira Liga (Regular Season - 1). Kick-off is Sunday, 9 August 2026, 19:30 UTC.
Team pages: Benfica · Academico Viseu · Primeira Liga
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 72% over 1.5 goals
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 55% over 2.5 goals
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 32% over 3.5 goals
Both Teams to Score — No. League base rate: 50% both teams score On the other hand: The hosts clearly outclass the visitors — The home side is rated 399 Elo points above the visitors — big home favourites this size see the t
Benfica to Score. League base rate: 77% home sides score
Home rated 2012 vs 1611 — 0.94 expected score Benfica winning 80% at home (last 10) Home scored in 100% of recent home matches Benfica unbeaten in last 5
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: kickoff time and matchday details for Benfica vs Academico Viseu, the head-to-head record and recent form, stats-based pre-match analysis, confirmed lineups about an hour before kick-off — then the live score, goal clips and video highlights once this Primeira Liga fixture kicks off.
- Live score updates and a goal-by-goal timeline once play begins.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Confirmed starting lineups, usually about an hour before kick-off.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Explore more on the Benfica and Academico Viseu team pages or the Primeira Liga page.
Quick answers
›What time does Benfica vs Academico Viseu kick off?
Kick-off is Sunday, 9 August 2026, 19:30 UTC, a Primeira Liga fixture (matchday 1).
›Where can I watch Benfica vs Academico Viseu goal clips and highlights?
Goal clips and match highlights will be published on this page — each goal video is added shortly after it goes in, with highlights after full-time.