Prediction Marítimo vs Academico Viseu 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Liga Portugal 2 on 03/10/2025

Match context and form

Marítimo welcome Academico Viseu to Estádio dos Barreiros on 03/10/2025 with momentum on their side. The hosts sit second in the Liga Portugal 2 table after six matches, collecting 13 points thanks to four wins, a draw and a single defeat. Recent results paint a picture of a compact, efficient side: away victories and a string of clean sheets have underpinned their rise, and the narrow 1-0 triumph at Sporting CP II in their last outing confirms a team that grinds out results while conceding very little. The statistics underline that defensive robustness — four clean sheets already and only two goals conceded across the campaign — and a healthy shots profile with 68 total attempts and 26 on target.

Academico Viseu arrive in contrasting fashion, occupying 14th place with five points from six matches. Their season has been patchy: moments of offensive potency — three goals in that 3-0 win at Portalegrense and a 2-2 draw away at Oliveirense — are offset by fragile defensive displays, with 10 goals conceded so far. Away form has been inconsistent and they suffered a 2-3 loss to Portimonense in their most recent match. The numbers show a team that can create chances (83 total shots, 31 on target) but also one that allows opportunities at the back.

Tactical outlook and key battle

This promises to be a clash of styles: Marítimo’s structured defensive approach and clinical narrow wins against Academico Viseu’s more open, chance-rich performances. At home, Marítimo’s discipline has yielded results and the Estádio dos Barreiros should amplify that advantage; visitors have shown the capacity to score but also to concede, making them a threat if Marítimo lapses, yet vulnerable on sustained pressure. Historically the teams drew 1-1 in their most recent meeting earlier this year, so Academico Viseu know they can take something, but the current league picture leans in favour of the hosts.

The bookmakers mirror this reality. The market prices Marítimo as clear favourites at 2.05 for a home win, with the draw and away victory trading significantly longer. Given Marítimo’s defensive record, their position in the table and home advantage against a team that struggles for consistency, the most sensible position is to back the home side to get the job done.

Betting suggestion: 1X2 market — Marítimo to win (odds 2.05).