Casa Pia vs. Rio Ave (Saturday, 3.30pm)
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Two sides enduring rough patches resume Primeira Liga action this weekend as Casa Pia welcome Rio Ave to Estadio Municipal de Rio Maior for a round 27 encounter.
The hosts are aiming to halt a three-match losing streak, while the Rioavistas arrive on the back of consecutive defeats.
We say: Casa Pia 2-0 Rio Ave
Both teams enter this clash on shaky ground, but Casa Pia hold the edge, buoyed by key returns, with Fonte and Cassiano potentially bolstering the lineup, while Clayton's absence further dents Rio Ave's prospects, making a home win likely.
> Primeira Liga preview: Casa Pia vs Rio Ave
Estrela Amadora vs. Sporting Lisbon (Saturday, 6.00pm)
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League leaders Sporting Lisbon will look to pick up where they left off before the international break when they travel to Estrela Amadora this weekend for round 27 of the Primeira Liga.
The Lions are in resurgent form, keeping their grip on top spot with 62 points, though they remain just three clear of second-placed Benfica, who have a game in hand.
We say: Estrela Amadora 1-3 Sporting Lisbon
With victory crucial for Sporting to preserve their lead at the top, they should be confident of claiming all three points against an Estrela side struggling for consistency.
> Primeira Liga preview: Estrela Amadora vs Sporting Lisbon
Braga vs. Arouca (Saturday, 8.30pm)
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Looking to carry their momentum from before the international break, Braga resume their Primeira Liga campaign this weekend as they welcome Arouca for a matchday 27 clash.
The Archbishops, having secured back-to-back victories, sit fourth in the standings with 53 points, level with third-placed Porto but trailing on goal difference.
We say: Braga 2-0 Arouca
With Braga in fine form and boasting a flawless recent run at home built on defensive resilience, they are well-positioned to claim victory in this encounter, with another clean sheet looking a strong possibility.
> Primeira Liga preview: Braga vs Arouca
Ben Knapton
