Vitória SC – Arouca

A narrow defeat in Vila das Azenhas saw Vitória SC slip to the 13th spot with just four points after a 0‑1 loss to Arouca. The visitors, sitting fifth with ten points from three wins, one draw and two defeats, stretched their lead in the table and improved their goal difference to +3 (8‑5). The solitary goal was enough for Arouca to claim the only head‑to‑head victory of the season, leaving Vitória without a win in the two meetings. With the result, Vitória remains four points adrift of safety, while Arouca continues to press for a top‑four finish.