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Academica vs Amarante FC - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Portugal Portugal

Taça de Portugal Estadio EFAPEL Cidade de Coimbra, Coimbra
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
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07:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

The first leg ended 1-0. The second leg of this knockout tie follows. This looks like a genuine coin-flip fixture. Amarante FC have shipped 0.84 goals a game lately, while Academica have conceded 1.36 and scored 1.61. Past meetings favor Amarante FC slightly — 0-1-2 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Apr 12, 2026, ending 1:1. The numbers (1.25 xG vs 1.25) point toward Amarante FC. The model's pick is Away (2) to win or Over 2.5 goals.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

34%
Academica
20%
Draws
46%
Amarante FC
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Amarante FC

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

46% / Medium Confidence
  • Amarante FC carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Win probability leans Amarante FC's way, sitting at 50%.
  • Amarante FC arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.8%
Academica Clean Sheet 19%
Amarante FC Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Academica Amarante FC
Matches Played 28 31
Wins 14 17
Draws 5 8
Losses 9 6
Goals Scored 1.61 1.39
Goals Conceded 1.36 0.84
Expected Goals (xG) 1.25 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 12, 2026 Liga 3
Academica vs Amarante FC
1:1
Mar 29, 2026 Liga 3
Amarante FC vs Academica
1:1
Oct 22, 2023 Taça de Portugal
Amarante FC vs Academica
1:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Academica 24 / 100
Amarante FC 47 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Academica Amarante FC

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Amarante FC Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Academica's goal record stands at 79% scoring rate across 28 recent games.

H2H data points to 1.67 goals as a typical output.

Amarante FC let in goals in 55% of their last 31 matches.

Academica has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Academica VS Amarante FC
1.25 Goals Scored 0.88
1.63 Goals Conceded 1.25
75% Over 1.5 63%
50% Over 2.5 38%
38% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Academica

(Home)
18 Sept
Real SC
1 : 4
Academica
11 Sept
Academica
0 : 3
Benfica B
05 Sept
Penafiel
4 : 1
Academica
29 Aug
Academica
0 : 2
Lusitania FC
21 Aug
Tondela
0 : 2
Academica
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Amarante FC

(Away)
20 Sept
Ponte da Barca
0 : 2
Amarante FC
13 Sept
Amarante FC
2 : 2
Leiria
06 Sept
Leixoes
3 : 1
Amarante FC
30 Aug
Amarante FC
1 : 0
Benfica B
22 Aug
Vizela
0 : 0
Amarante FC
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/128-finals
SC Salgueiros 2
Sousense 1
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GD Alcochetense 8
Fayal 0
C.F. Benfica 3
Viana Alentejo 0
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Ermesinde 1
Paredes 3
Maria de Fonte 1
Uniao Nogueirense 0
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Beira Mar 4
Uniao Lamas 3
Lusitano GC 1
CF Os Belenenses 2
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Fazendense 1
Mocarriense 0
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Malveira 2
Mafra 3
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Santa Clara -
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Merelinense 2
Atletico Arcos 0
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Caldas SC 1
Sintrense 3
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Portalegrense 0
Santo Antonio 3
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Sanjoanense 3
Pacos de Brandao 0
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Rebordosa 2
FC Alpendorada 3
Macao 5
CF Os Gavionenses 0
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Serpa 2
Grandolense 0
Castrense 0
Louletano 1
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Fatima 3
SB Castelo Branco 1
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Sacavenense 5
SC Angrense 0
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Regua 0
AD Marco 09 1
Maia Lidador 1
Vila Mea 0
1º Dezembro 0
Real SC 1
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CDC Montalegre 0
Ponte da Barca 1
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O Elvas CAD 9
Sao Roque 0
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Rebordelo 0
GD Braganca 4
Celoricense 1
Pevidem 0
Montijo 0
Atletico CP 4
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Ac. Fundao 0
Guarda FC 6
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UD Ovarense -
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Fornos de Algodres 0
Os Marialvas 4
Estrela Calheta -
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SC Vianense 8
Minas de Argozelo 0
Cinfaes 1
SC Espinho 0
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Oliveirense 4
Penalva do Castelo 0
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Penafiel -
Covilha 0
Mortagua FC 1
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Nogueirense 1
Naval 1893 3
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FC Felgueiras -
Pacos Ferreira 0
AD Fafe 1
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Lajense -
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Messejanense 0
Portel 8
Oliveira Hospital 1
GD Sourense 0
Uniao Montemor 1
Juv. Evora 4
SC Barreiro 2
FC Madalena 5
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Correlha 1
AD Limianos 4
Ferreiras 0
Aljustrelense 3
Alcains 1
Sertanense 0
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Uniao Da Serra 5
Uniao de Pombal 0
Machico 2
Camacha 3
Florgrade 1
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Portimonense -
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GD Os Nazarenos 0
Vitoria Sernache 3
Varzim 5
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SC Salgueiros 1
Feirense 0
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GD Alcochetense 2
C.F. Benfica 0
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Maritimo -
Imortal 1
Tondela 5
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Paredes 5
Maria de Fonte 1
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Famalicao -
Beira Mar 0
CF Os Belenenses 2
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Arouca -
Fazendense 6
Figueirense 1
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Mafra 3
Tirsense 2
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Santa Clara -
Santarem 5
Merelinense 0
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Gil Vicente -
Sintrense 0
AFS 2
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Moreirense -
ACDR Lamelas 4
Santo Antonio 1
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Vitoria Guimaraes -
Anca 1
Sanjoanense 4
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Nacional -
FC Alpendorada 3
Macao 0
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Casa Pia -
Serpa 1
Louletano 2
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Rio Ave -
Fatima 4
Vinhais 1
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Academico Viseu -
Sacavenense 0
SC Farense 1
AD Marco 09 1
Maia Lidador 0
Real SC 1
Academica 4
Ponte da Barca 0
Amarante FC 2
O Elvas CAD 0
Leiria 2
GD Braganca 6
Celoricense 1
Atletico CP 4
Lagoa 1
Bombarralense 0
Vizela 1
Guarda FC 2
Chaves 3
UD Ovarense 0
Os Marialvas 1
Estrela Calheta 1
SC Vianense 3
Cinfaes 0
Leixoes 4
Oliveirense 1
Penafiel 2
Mortagua FC 0
Leca 2
Naval 1893 0
FC Felgueiras 2
AD Fafe 4
Lajense 0
Olhanense 1
Portel 0
Oliveira Hospital 3
Juv. Evora 2
FC Madalena 1
Lusitania FC 3
AD Limianos 3
Aljustrelense 0
Alcains 0
Vitoria Setubal 2
Amora 3
Uniao Da Serra 4
Camacha 0
Florgrade 1
Castro Daire 0
Portimonense 1
Vila Pouca 0
Brito 5
Vitoria Sernache 2
Varzim 1
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Arouca -
Fazendense -
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Santa Clara -
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Sanjoanense -
Nacional -
FC Alpendorada -
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Rio Ave -
Fatima -
Academico Viseu -
SC Farense -
AD Marco 09 -
Academica -
Amarante FC -
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GD Braganca -
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SC Vianense -
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