Maritimo vs. Belenenses (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Two teams with contrasting form meet on Saturday, as Belenenses travel to struggling Maritimo in pursuit of their third win of the season.
Belenenses come into this fixture having beaten Braga at home earlier in the month, 2-1, while Maritimo suffered their third straight defeat to Farense by the same scoreline.
We say: Maritimo 1-1 Belenenses
We expect to see a tight encounter on Saturday, with both of these sides playing with caution in recent weeks. As the game progresses, it could open up, but we expect Maritimo to put in a shift and take away a point.
Our tipster partners are predicting a double chance bet on a home win or an away win.
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Tondela vs. Moreirense (Saturday, 6.00pm)
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Moreirense travel to Tondela in the Primeira Liga on Saturday with both sides having slipped into the bottom half of the table after failing to win either of their previous two league games.
Tondela's most recent top-flight outing was an entertaining 4-3 defeat to Porto, while Moreirense drew 1-1 at home to Gil Vicente.
We say: Tondela 2-1 Moreirense
Both sides are precariously positioned just above the relegation zone and know that another poor result could see them drop into the bottom two. Moreirense have struggled to keep clean sheets this campaign and we feel that the home side could take advantage of their defensive weaknesses and claim a slender victory.
Our tipster partners are predicting a double chance bet on a home win or an away win.
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Sporting Lisbon vs. Farense (Saturday, 8.30pm)
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League leaders Sporting Lisbon host SC Farense in the Primeira Liga on Saturday hoping to extend their lead at the top of the table to five points.
Meanwhile, Farense have won their last two league games at home but have failed to win any of their five away matches in all competitions.
We say: Sporting Lisbon 2-0 SC Farense
Having previously pushed both Braga and Benfica in league encounters, Farense will be confident that they can cause an upset against one of the bigger Portuguese outfits. However, we feel that Sporting will extend their unbeaten run in all competitions to 12 matches and claim another three points on Saturday.
Our tipster partners are predicting a home win.
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Barney Corkhill
