Petro Atletico vs Academica Prediction: Petro Atletico to secure a commanding win

In the Angola Girabola League, Petro Atletico will play Academica in round 12 games at Estádio 11 de Novembro. The last meeting between these teams ended in a convincing win for Petro Atletico. Can Academica get things right this time?

Petro Atletico

Petro Atletico's last league game was against Luanda City, and they secured a win. In a match that ended 0-1, a 63rd-minute Quinito strike was the difference, handing Petro Atletico their first win after consecutive league draws. In the meantime, this team has not lost a single game since mid-September, winning eight games and drawing three in that run. In the league this season, Petro Atletico have 26 points from 10 matches, scoring 17 goals and conceding three while they sit top of the standings. 

Academica

Academica played Bravos do Maquis the previous time out in the league and settled for a goalless draw. In the meantime, a look at this team’s recent games saw Academica defeat Carmona and Isaac de Benguela, games that ended 1-0 and 3-1, respectively. However, their encounters against Desportivo Huila, Sagrada and Sao Salvador ended in defeats, games that ended 2-1, 2-0, and 3-0, respectively. This season, Academica have 15 points from 11 matches, leaving them seated 8th in the standings. 

Expert Betting Tips

Petro Atletico have not had things easy in the past weeks, and they will have to do better here. While Academica have been inconsistent this season, they have also shown competitive performances in so many games. This should be a Petro Atletico game at home, however, as the odds heavily favour them, and I will back them to win each half. Also, with the two teams not too good offensively lately, I will bet that this game will end with a few goals.