Estrela – Alverca

Estrela host Alverka in what promises to be a tightly contested fixture as the two sides sit just five places apart in the table. The home side sit sixth with nine points from five games, having recorded two wins and three draws while keeping a positive goal difference of +2 (11‑9). Alverka, languishing in eleventh, have five points after a solitary victory, two draws and three defeats, and are struggling with a –3 goal deficit (8‑11). Both clubs will be eager to improve their positions before the winter break, and a point could prove decisive in the race for European spots and the fight to avoid the relegation zone. With Estrela unbeaten so far this season, the match could turn into a test of whether Alverka can finally break their run of setbacks.