Our Varzim vs Academica Prediction: 1-1
Varzim vs Academica in the Portugal Liga 3 is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 7, 2026. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Varzim vs Academica prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Varzim's Last Match – Guimaraes B vs Varzim
Varzim must win to recover from their recent 0-3 Portugal Liga 3 defeat against Guimaraes B on February 28 and regain momentum. In that match, Varzim saw 41% of the ball and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Guimaraes B | 59% | 0 (7) | - | 79 |
 Varzim | 41% | 0 (1) | - | 50 |
Academica's Last Match – Academica vs UD Santarem
Academica will want to continue their winning form after a 3-1 Portugal Liga 3 victory over UD Santarem, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Academica had 43% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Academica | 43% | 0 (5) | - | 47 |
 UD Santarem | 57% | 0 (3) | - | 86 |
Varzim vs Academica Stats
Key Stats
| Varzim | Academica | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.19 | Attacking Strength | 1.5 |
| 0.8 | Defence Strength | 0.95 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Varzim are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Academica average 1.7 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
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