Santa Clara vs. Casa Pia (Saturday, 3.30pm)
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The action continues in round 20 of the Portuguese Primeira Liga as Santa Clara and Casa Pia go head-to-head at the Estadio de Sao Miguel on Saturday.
While the home side will be looking to secure just their second win since mid-December, Os Gansos head into the weekend as one of the most in-form sides in the division and will be looking to continue their surge into the European qualification places.
We say: Santa Clara 1-3 Casa Pia
Casa Pia have turned a corner in recent weeks and will be backing themselves against a Santa Clara side who have struggled for consistency. Os Gansos appear to have clicked at the attacking end of the pitch and we are backing them to outscore the home side this weekend.
> Primeira Liga preview: Santa Clara vs Casa Pia
Nacional vs. Arouca (Saturday, 3.30pm)
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Nacional will be looking to make it three back-to-back home wins in 2025 when they go head-to-head with Arouca in round 20 of the Portuguese Primeira Liga on Saturday.
The Arouquenses, meanwhile, have failed to taste victory in each of their last four visits to the Estadio da Madeira since September 2013 and will head into the weekend seeking to end this dry spell.
We say: Nacional 1-1 Arouca
After stumbling into the campaign, Arouca have turned things around of late and will be looking to keep the ball rolling this weekend. However, Nacional have proven tough to crack on home turf, and we predict they will do just enough to force a share of the spoils.
> Primeira Liga preview: Nacional vs Arouca
Gil Vicente vs. Estoril (Saturday, 6.00pm)
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Two mid-table teams separated by two points, will clash in gameweek 20 of the Primeira Liga at the Estadio Cidade de Barcelos on Saturday.
The 11th-placed Gil Vicente enter this fixture on the back of a 1-0 loss to AVS, while Estoril Praia are looking to record their fourth consecutive win in the league.
We say: Gil Vicente 1-2 Estoril Praia
Both teams are separated by two points in the standings, but given Estoril's recent prowess in front of goal, we are backing them to edge the home team 2-1.
> Primeira Liga preview: Gil Vicente vs Estoril
Guimaraes vs. AVS (Saturday, 8.30pm)
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Vitoria de Guimaraes will welcome AVS to the Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques in round 20 of the Primeira Liga to round off hostilities on Saturday.
Winless since the start of December, the hosts will be looking to claim their first victory in eight league games, while relegation-threatened AVS will be on the hunt for a second victory on the bounce in hopes of boosting their survival chances.
We say: Vitoria de Guimaraes 1-0 AVS
Although AVS have struggled this season, they have been difficult to beat, losing only one of their last five matches.
However, given that Vitoria Guimaraes will be playing in their territory, we reckon a slim 1-0 win for the hosts.
> Primeira Liga preview: Guimaraes vs AVS
Ben Knapton
