Académica Cova Piedade betting prediction

The home team is currently in the 9^th position of the league, with 21 points won, after 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses. In the penultimate match, they won in a home match against UD Oliveirense, by (4‑3). In the last match, they won in an away match against Porto II, by (1‑3). This is a team that is often stronger at home, with the help of its supporters, so they usually make good use of the home advantage, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses in away matches; against 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses at their stadium. For the league, Académica won 13 points out of 24 possible points, after 4 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses in the last 8 home matches.

They have won the last 4 matches for this competition. In their home matches there are a few frequent results: at half‑time 1‑1 (3 out of 8 matches) and after the 90' 1‑2 (3 out of 8 matches). Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 6 of the last 8 matches for this competition have ended with Over 2,5 goals. They have conceded the first goal in 8 of their 15 matches for this competition, and have only turned the score around in 2. there is 1 period that stands out in the last 4 home matches for all competitions: they have scored 3 of their 8 goals between minutes (61'‑75').

The Académica de Coimbra opened the new year in the best way possible, winning against FC Porto by 1-3: Zé Castro, Silvério and Lacerda starred in the goals of the visiting team, while Vítor Ferreira materialized the lone goal of the men of the house. In a match that was marked by an expulsion and two major penalties. With this result Briosa scored the fourth consecutive victory and rose to ninth place in LigaPro.

Playing in a 4-4-2, the "students" should prioritize defensive organization and counterattacks. The two most advanced players responsible for completing the team's offensive moves will be Derik Lacerda and Barnes Osei. Regarding the central corridor, it should be composed by João Mendes, Ricardo Santos, Marcos Paulo and Traquina. Apparently, the coach João Carlos Pereira should have all units available for the meeting against Cova da Piedade.

Confirmed Lineup: Mika, Arghus, Mike, Francisco Moura, Mendes, Leandro Silva, Derik Lacerda, Ricardo Dias, Traquina, Marcos Paulo, Barnes Osei.
Coach: J. Gomes da Silva.