Desportivo Huila vs Academica Prediction: Take a chance on the road team

Angola Girabola League week eight encounter between Desportivo Huila and Academica will take place at Estádio Nacional da Tundavala. Heading into this game, the two teams will hope to take maximum points. Let's preview this game and make predictions.

Desportivo Huila were held to a goalless draw by CD Lunda Sul the previous weekend on the road and will eye a win this time. In the meantime, taking a look at the home team's recent performances shows they have not been at their best, losing to Kabuscorp and C.R.D. Libolo, while they drew Santa Rita. Desportivo Huila's lone victory in that run was against Interclube, which ended 1-0. This season, this team accumulated five points from their first seven matches, leaving them seated 14th in the standings. 

Academica's last league encounter was against Carmona, and they pulled off a 1-0 win. In that encounter, José Kassanhica Maninho's lone strike in the second half was the difference, good enough to seal maximum points for this team. In the meantime, that win was Academica's third victory in their last five games, defeating Luanda City and CD Lunda Sul in prior encounters. Yet, this team lost to Sagrada in recent encounters while settling for a 1-1 draw with Primeiro de Agosto. This season, Academica have accumulated 11 points from their first seven league games, leaving them seated in the 7th spot. 

The road team has been decent this season against top opponents, and in this road game, I expect them to be at their best. While Desportivo Huila have struggled, I believe being at home should boost their confidence. Yet, considering how poor they have been offensively, I do not see them turning the tables around. I confidently back Academica to win this game while we witness a few goals.