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Penafiel vs Academica - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Portugal Portugal

Liga Portugal 2 Estadio Municipal 25 de Abril, Penafiel
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Match Events

24'
Sub
Moreira C. In: Simao I.
Out: Moreira C.
36' Event
Pedro Sa
Assist: Svensson M.
40'
Lopes H.

AI Match Summary

The Liga Portugal 2 game between Penafiel and Academica finished 4-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Penafiel.

Win Probability Meter

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

58%
Penafiel
15%
Draws
27%
Academica
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Penafiel

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

58% / Medium Confidence
  • Academica carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Win probability leans Penafiel's way, sitting at 90%.
  • Regular Liga Portugal 2 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 81.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 31.200000000000003%
Penafiel Clean Sheet 68%
Academica Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Penafiel Academica
Matches Played 30 28
Wins 11 14
Draws 7 5
Losses 12 9
Goals Scored 1.27 1.5
Goals Conceded 1.3 1.32
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 1.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 5, 2026 Liga Portugal 2
Penafiel vs Academica
4:1
Apr 16, 2022 Liga Portugal 2
Academica vs Penafiel
0:0
Dec 5, 2021 Liga Portugal 2
Penafiel vs Academica
0:0
Mar 7, 2021 Liga Portugal 2
Penafiel vs Academica
1:2
Oct 18, 2020 Liga Portugal 2
Academica vs Penafiel
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Penafiel Compare

Top Goalscorer Pedro Sa
1 Goals
Assists Leader Alvarez D.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81

Academica Compare

Avg xG / game 1.08
Avg xA / game 0.66

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Penafiel 95 / 100
Academica 10 / 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
Penafiel Academica

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Penafiel Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Recent resilience: Penafiel stayed unbeaten in 5 of the last 5 games.

Penafiel's goal record stands at 63% scoring rate across 30 recent games.

Academica let in goals in 68% of their last 28 matches.

These sides typically produce 2.20 goals when they meet.

Scoring Trends

Penafiel VS Academica
1.63 Goals Scored 1.25
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.63
88% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Penafiel

(Home)
25 Sept
Penafiel
2 : 2
Dep. A Coruna
19 Sept
Oliveirense
1 : 2
Penafiel
12 Sept
FC Felgueiras
1 : 2
Penafiel
05 Sept
Penafiel
4 : 1
Academica
30 Aug
FC Porto B
0 : 3
Penafiel
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Academica

(Away)
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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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Lusitania FC 6 5 1 0 11:4 16
2 Penafiel 6 4 1 1 13:5 13
3 Sporting CP B 6 4 0 2 8:6 12
4 SC Farense 6 3 2 1 11:5 11
5 Vizela 6 3 2 1 7:4 11
6 Benfica B 6 3 1 2 7:5 10
7 Leiria 6 3 1 2 10:7 10
8 Leixoes 6 3 1 2 8:6 10
9 Academica 6 3 0 3 8:10 9
10 Tondela 6 3 0 3 7:6 9
11 Portimonense 6 2 1 3 4:6 7
12 AFS 6 1 3 2 6:6 6
13 FC Felgueiras 6 1 3 2 5:6 6
14 Torreense 6 1 3 2 7:9 6
15 Amarante FC 6 1 2 3 5:8 5
16 Chaves 6 1 1 4 5:13 4
17 FC Porto B 6 1 1 4 4:13 4
18 Feirense 6 0 1 5 1:8 1
Promotion - Liga Portugal 2027/2028 (Main)
Promotion - Liga Portugal (Relegation)
Relegation - Liga Portugal 2 (Relegation)
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