Saturday's Primeira Liga predictions including Benfica vs. Moreirense

Boavista vs. Gil Vicente (Saturday, 3.30pm)

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Gil Vicente will be aiming to continue their memorable season, when they travel to Estadio do Bessa to face Boavista on Saturday.

The visitors are currently exceeding all expectations, currently sitting in fifth place, while the hosts find themselves in a midtable position.

We say: Boavista 1-2 Gil Vicente

Boavista represent a tricky opponent for Gil Vicente as the hosts have lost only once at home in the league this term, but this is a Gilistas side that has fared well on their travels this season, and having won three of the last four competitive meetings between the two sides, we think Gil Vicente will claim another victory on Saturday.

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Benfica vs. Moreirense (Saturday, 6.00pm)

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On Saturday, Benfica will welcome Moreirense to Estadio da Luz, with both teams looking to claim consecutive victories.

The hosts head into the weekend in third position, seven points behind the league leaders, while the visitors are embroiled in a relegation battle.

We say: Benfica 3-1 Moreirense

Benfica claimed a narrow victory against Moreirense in August, and with home advantage on Saturday, we think they will have a slightly more comfortable afternoon as they bid to remain in touch with the league leaders.

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Braga vs. Maritimo (Saturday, 6.00pm)

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In search of a third consecutive win for the first time this season, Maritimo square off against Braga at the Estadio Braga Municipal on Saturday.

Os Arcebispos are currently unbeaten at home in each of their last 13 outings in all competitions, dating back to a 2-1 defeat against Sporting Lisbon back in August, and will look to keep the juggernaut rolling.

We say: Braga 2-1 Maritimo

Braga have been imposing against Maritimo on home turf, claiming six wins and two draws from their last eight encounters since 2015, and despite the visitors' recent upturn in form, we predict they will extend this dominance and come away with all three points.

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Estoril vs. Arouca (Saturday, 8.30pm)

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Seeking to pick up their first home win in eight games, Estoril Praia play host to Arouca at the Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota in round 18 of the Primeira Liga on Saturday.

The visitors, who are bottom but one in the league table, head into the game without a win in five consecutive games and will look to end this dry spell and pull clear of the relegation places.

We say: Estoril Praia 1-1 Arouca

Both sides have struggled to get going in recent weeks and we expect them to take the game to each other in search of a morale-boosting win. However, we predict the spoils will be shared at the sound of the full-time whistle with the hosts ending their losing streak.

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