Académica vs Leixões — match summary
Portugal · Liga Portugal 2 · kick-off 24 Oct 2026 17:00
Full time · score 4-0
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Académica 29 · Leixões 35
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Académica 58 · Leixões 18
Shots on target 5-2 · corners 2-3 · possession 51-49
NextGOAL tip: Académica +0.25 · 3 stars
Académica return home after their latest cup match ended 3-2, which was their third consecutive win. This league game sees them face Leixões, who are close in the table (6th and 10th) and separated by just two points, so the result carries weight for both sides. Académica have scored 10 and conceded 10 in 7 matches this season. Their attack is decent but their defense often leaves gaps for opponents, while Leixões have just lost two in a row and scored less in those two games, though their overall season tally of 9 scored and 8 conceded is comparable to the hosts. Leixões are likely to have slightly more possession based on their average of 56.5% over the last 10 matches, but Académica at home tend to sit back and wait for counterattacking opportunities. If the hosts defend tightly and make the most of their counterattacks, the game should be close and Académica have a chance to pick up points at home.