Arouca – Academico Viseu

Arouca head into the clash as the league’s fifth‑placed side, perched on ten points after three wins, a draw and two defeats, and boasting a modest +3 goal difference (8‑5). Their opponents, Academico Viseu, sit seventh with eight points from two victories, two stalemates and two losses, trailing by a –2 margin (7‑9). The home side will look to extend their narrow lead over the mid‑table rivals, while Viseu will aim to close the two‑point gap and improve a goal record that has been leaking more than it scores. Both clubs have exchanged points in recent meetings, setting the stage for a tightly contested encounter that could reshape the battle for European spots.