Sporting CP B and Academica meet on Sunday, Dec 13 at 6:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Liga 2. Just 3 points separate them in the standings.

Sporting CP B come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 1L). Academica, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 0D 0L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Sporting CP B head into this on the back of a defeat, while Academica arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Sporting CP B face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Academica have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 0–0 draw.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Sporting CP B a slight edge, but Academica are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.