Rio Ave – Moreirense

Rio Ave head into the clash against Moreirenda desperate for points, perched at 16th place with a solitary win from five games and a meagre three goals scored while conceding eleven. Their rivals sit just above them in 15th, having amassed four points from one victory, one draw and three defeats, and they enjoy a slightly better defensive record, conceding twelve but netting four. Both sides have struggled to find the net this season, and the narrow gap in the table suggests a tight encounter that could see the lower‑ranked visitors try to leapfrog the hosts. With relegation looming, the match promises to be a decisive test for the two clubs battling at the foot of the league.