Academico Viseu vs FC Porto
Porto cruise to commanding win at Viseu
A clinical display sees FC Porto net three before the break to seal the points.
FC Porto made a statement with a dominant 3-0 victory over Academico Viseu in the Primeira Liga. André Silva opened the scoring early on at 5 minutes, followed by Gabri Veiga and William adding to the tally before the interval, leaving no doubt about the outcome. Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a 3-0 away win proved spot on, marking a neat call for the visitors' commanding performance.
Outcome probability
The new season kicks off with an intriguing clash between Academico Viseu and FC Porto. As the league restarts, both teams look to set the tone for their campaigns, with Porto aiming to demonstrate their strength against the newly promoted side.
Key facts
- 1.FC Porto have a significantly better goal difference (48 goals) than Academico Viseu last season.
- 2.Porto achieved 88 points from 34 games in their league last season, indicating strong form.
- 3.Academico Viseu are newly promoted and face a step up in competition level.
- 4.The predicted halftime score is 0-2, suggesting early dominance by Porto.
- 5.Four cards are expected in the match, indicating a moderately physical game.
The context
This fixture marks the first competitive meeting of the season, with FC Porto returning to defend their standing after a strong previous campaign. Academico Viseu, stepping up from a lower division, face a tough challenge against a side known for their attacking prowess and consistency.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Academico Viseu
Away — FC Porto
Analysis
Porto's superiority is clear on paper, boasting a significant advantage in goal difference and points per game from last season. The prediction models strongly favour an away win, with a 0-3 scoreline the most likely outcome. The halftime score is expected to reflect Porto's early control, potentially leading 2-0 at the break. The match is also anticipated to be competitive in terms of discipline, with around four cards expected.
Prediction
Expect FC Porto to dominate this encounter, securing a 3-0 victory over Academico Viseu. The Dragons are likely to establish control early, with a two-goal lead by halftime and a comfortable finish. Academico Viseu will find it difficult to breach Porto's defence and contain their attacking threats.
The verdict
In summary, this season opener looks set to be a straightforward affair for FC Porto. Their quality and experience should see them through with ease, while Academico Viseu will need to regroup quickly for the challenges ahead in the league.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
André Silva
Sanusi
Gabri Veiga
Assist: Pepê Aquino
William
Assist: Gabri Veiga
Bednarek
Unknown
Luís Silva
William
Pepê Aquino
André Clóvis
Kahraman
Baio
Michelis
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +13 | 18 |
| 2 |  Benfica | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +17 | 16 |
| 6 |  SC Braga | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 11 |
| 7 |  Academico Viseu | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 8 |  Estrela | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
Match Statistics
Academico Viseu
4-3-3Starting XI
- 2N. MichelisD
- 7Luís SilvaM
- 8C. KahramanM
- 14S. MesseguemM
- 31João GuilhermeF
- 33André ClóvisF
- 41A. CorreiaD
- 57G. CostaD
- 75RobinhoD
- 98EwertonG
Substitutes
- 1Marcos LavínG
- 5Pedro BarcelosD
- 6André CeitilM
- 9M. BouldiniF
- 10Á. ZamoraF
- 18C. FerreiraM
- 21Tomás DomingosD
- 22Nils MortimerF
- 29A. BabicM
- 44Rúben PereiraD
FC Porto
4-3-3Starting XI
- 4J. KiwiorD
- 5J. BednarekD
- 7WilliamF
- 8Victor Mow FroholdtM
- 10Gabri VeigaM
- 11Pepê AquinoF
- 12Z. SanusiD
- 13P. RosarioM
- 19André SilvaF
- 20Alberto BaioD
- 99Diogo CostaG
Substitutes
- 14Cláudio RamosG
- 16Hwang In-BeomM
- 17Borja SainzF
- 18N. PérezD
- 21D. PrpićD
- 22A. VarelaM
- 24AndorinhaG
- 27D. GülF
- 52Martim FernandesD
- 57Duarte CunhaF
- 58T. SilvaM
- 74Francisco MouraD
Academico Viseu
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Correia | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| André Clóvis | F | 70 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Kahraman | M | 70 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2/3 |
| Nils Mortimer | F | 32 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| N. Michelis | D | 84 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| João Guilherme | F | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 0/1 |
| M. Bouldini | F | 20 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Luís Silva | M | 58 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Messeguem | M | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Robinho | D | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 4/5 |
| Pedro Barcelos | D | 6 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| André Ceitil | M | 20 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Costa | D | 90 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/3 |
| Ewerton | G | 90 | 5.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Ferreira | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marcos Lavín | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rúben Pereira | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Á. Zamora | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tomás Domingos | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Babic | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
FC Porto
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabri Veiga | M | 90 | 9.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/3 |
| William | F | 60 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| André Silva | F | 90 | 7.6 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| J. Kiwior | D | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Pérez | D | 44 | 7.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| J. Bednarek | D | 46 | 7.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Z. Sanusi | D | 18 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hwang In-Beom | M | 30 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Martim Fernandes | D | 72 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alberto Baio | D | 82 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Pepê Aquino | F | 60 | 6.9 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| A. Varela | M | 8 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Borja Sainz | F | 30 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Victor Mow Froholdt | M | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Diogo Costa | G | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Rosario | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Francisco Moura | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Prpić | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Gül | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Silva | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Duarte Cunha | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Andorinha | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cláudio Ramos | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Academico Viseu vs FC Porto?
- Fipster's AI model predicted FC Porto to win against Academico Viseu.
- What score did Fipster predict for Academico Viseu vs FC Porto?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Academico Viseu 0–3 FC Porto.
- What were the win probabilities for Academico Viseu vs FC Porto?
- Fipster's model gave Academico Viseu a 2% chance of winning, FC Porto a 95% chance, and a 3% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 95% confidence — a high-confidence call.