Arouca – Nacional

Arouca head into the clash as the league’s fifth‑placed side, having amassed 14 points from four wins, two draws and two defeats while boasting a modest 11‑7 goal difference. Their rivals Nacional languish at the foot of the table in 16th place, with just four points earned from a solitary win and a draw, and a worrying 9‑18 deficit. The disparity in form and firepower makes Arouca clear favourites, yet Nacional will be desperate to claw back into the safety zone and will look to tighten up a defence that has leaked twice as many goals as it has scored. The encounter promises a classic battle between a mid‑table contender eyeing a push for the top half and a strugglers’ side fighting for survival.