Rio Ave – Nacional

Rio Ave host Nacional in what promises to be a tightly contested league fixture, with both sides languishing near the bottom of the table. The hosts sit 16th with just three points from five games, having managed only one win and a poor goal return of two for 11. Nacional sit two spots higher in 14th place, holding four points after a win and a draw but also conceding 11 goals while scoring seven. With Rio Ave needing a turnaround to escape the relegation zone and Nacional eager to climb further up the standings, the encounter could prove decisive for their survival hopes. Both clubs will be keen to improve their goal differences, making every chance in front of goal crucial.