Academico Viseu are slight favorites to win against Uniao Leiria, mainly because they are currently 3rd in the Liga Portugal 2 table while Uniao Leiria sit 6th, and Viseu have been strong at home this season. Early market prices from major sportsbooks in the last week showed Academico Viseu around 2.10 to win, Uniao Leiria near 3.40, and the draw about 3.10, reflecting a modest edge for the hosts with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Academico Viseu and Uniao Leiria is scheduled to start on 16 January 2026 at 18:00 UTC. In local Portuguese time, that is 18:00 WET in Viseu, Portugal.

This Liga Portugal 2 clash will be played at Estádio Municipal do Fontelo in Viseu, Portugal, the long-term home of Academico Viseu. The stadium is a compact venue with a capacity of around 6,900 spectators, offering a tight, atmospheric setting that generally favors the home side.

Given Academico Viseu’s higher league position, solid defensive record at Estádio Municipal do Fontelo, and Uniao Leiria’s more inconsistent away form, the prediction leans toward a narrow home win, such as 1–0 or 2–1. With home win odds around 2.10, draw near 3.10, and away win at roughly 3.40, the value angle is slightly on Academico Viseu but cautious bettors may also consider the under 2.5 goals line based on both teams’ recent low-scoring matches.

Historically, meetings between Academico Viseu and Uniao Leiria in Liga Portugal 2 have been tight, with neither side dominating clearly across their last several encounters. Across their most recent head-to-heads, results have included a mix of low-scoring draws and single-goal victories, and the aggregate goal totals have generally stayed under three goals per game, suggesting a balanced rivalry.