Arouca – Benfica

Arouca host a formidable Benfica side in what promises to be a decisive league encounter. Sitting fifth with ten points from six games—three wins, a draw and two defeats, and a modest 8‑5 goal tally—Arouca will be looking to close the gap on the leaders. Benfica, unbeaten on the season with five victories and a single draw, sit second on sixteen points and boast an impressive 21‑4 goal difference. The head‑to‑head record this campaign heavily favors the Lisbon giants, but the home side’s recent resurgence could make the match a genuine test of character for both teams.