Santa Clara – SC Braga

Santa Clara head into the clash as league leaders in fourth place, having amassed 14 points from four wins and two draws while boasting a commanding 11‑4 goal difference. Their visitors, SC Braga, sit in eighth with seven points after two victories, a draw and a loss, and a modest 6‑5 margin on the scoresheet. The home side will look to extend their unbeaten run and widen the gap to the rest of the table, whereas Braga will need to turn their modest defensive record around to climb back into the European spots. The fixture also offers a chance for Braga to avenge their earlier meetings, as the two clubs have split their recent head‑to‑head encounters.