Rio Ave vs. Nacional (Sunday, 3.30pm)
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Rio Ave will be looking to snap their three-game winless run in the Primeira Liga when they go head to head with Nacional in their final home game of the year on Sunday.
The Alvinegros, who have failed to win any of their last five visits to the Estadio dos Arcos, will head into the weekend looking to end this run and secure their first away win of the campaign.
We say: Rio Ave 1-0 Nacional
Rio Ave and Nacional have struggled for consistency this season and find themselves scrambling for points in the bottom half of the table heading into the midway point of the season. However, the Vilacondenses have proven tough to crack at home this season and we predict they will come away with the desired results, albeit by the odd goal.
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Farense vs. Guimaraes (Sunday, 3.30pm)
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SC Farense and Vitoria de Guimaraes bring their year to a close when they lock horns at the Estadio de Sao Luis in round 16 of the Portuguese Primeira Liga on Sunday.
Both sides head into the game off the back of contrasting results, with Os Vimaranenses dropping points in a somewhat disappointing stalemate against Nacional on Monday.
We say: SC Farense 0-1 Vitoria de Guimaraes
Farnese know that victory could be a catalyst for a fine run of form to kickstart the new year as they look to pull clear of the danger zone. However, Guimaraes have been tough to crack of late and we fancy them to come away with all three points at the Estadio de Sao Luis.
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Braga vs. Casa Pia (Sunday, 6.00pm)
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Casa Pia will be looking to secure a third consecutive victory for the first time since November 2022 when they lock horns with Braga at the Estadio Braga Municipal on Sunday.
Os Arcebispos, who are unbeaten in their most recent five games against the visitors, will head into their final game of the year aiming to extend this impressive streak and secure their first home win in the league since October.
We say: Braga 2-1 Casa Pia
It has been a cheerful festive season for Casa Pia, who will be looking to make it 10 points from a possible 12 and end the year on a strong note. However, Braga head into the weekend buoyed by their victory over Santa Clara, and given the gulf in quality between the two teams, we predict they will come away with all three points in front of their home supporters.
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Sporting Lisbon vs. Benfica (Sunday, 8.30pm)
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Sporting Lisbon and Benfica bring their schedule for 2024 to an end with a thrilling top-of-the-table clash at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in round 16 of the Primeira Liga on Sunday.
Having failed to win any of the three meetings between the sides across all competitions this year, As Aguias will head into the latest edition of the heated Lisbon derby looking to get one over their rivals.
We say: Sporting Lisbon 1-2 Benfica
Games between Sporting Lisbon and Benfica have often served up fireworks and we anticipate another action-packed contest at the Estadio Jose Alvalade with plenty of goalmouth action. As Aguias head into the weekend as the more in-form side, and we predict they will heap more misery on the out-of-sorts hosts.
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Matt Law
