OS Belenenses vs Academica: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Belenenses-2 prepare to host Academica on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this PORTUGAL: Liga 3, Promotion Group fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Belenenses-2, currently 5th in the standings with 2 points from 2 games, are close to the leaders with only 1 points separating them. They've earned 1 points from 1 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Academica, sitting 2nd with 3 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Belenenses-2 and Academica have favored Academica, ending in a 1-1 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Guimaraes-2, Belenenses-2 recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Academica's last outing came against Amarante, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Belenenses-2 are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Belenenses-2 and Academica are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Belenenses-2's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Academica's games average 2.4 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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