Saturday's Primeira Liga predictions including Benfica vs. Santa Clara

Braga vs. Pacos de Ferreira (Saturday, 3.30pm)

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On a run of four draws on the trot in the Primeira Liga, Pacos de Ferreira square off against Braga at the Estadio Braga Municipal on Saturday.

The Pacenses will head into the game seeking to get one over the hosts having failed to win any of the last four meetings between the sides since January 2021.

We say: Braga 2-0 Pacos de Ferreira

Braga have struggled for consistency this season and this has been a major cause of concern for manager Carvalhal, whose side have won three and lost three of their last seven games. However, they will fancy their chances against a struggling Pacos de Ferreira side who are without a win in any of their last five games. We predict a thrilling contest on Saturday with the hosts coming out victorious.

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Benfica vs. Santa Clara (Saturday, 6.00pm)

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Fresh off the back of ending their two-game losing streak, Benfica play host to Santa Clara at the Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in round 22 of the Primeira Liga on Saturday.

The visitors, who have turned a corner in recent weeks, head into the game unbeaten in each of their last five league games and will be looking to keep the juggernaut rolling.

We say: Benfica 2-1 Santa Clara

Benfica will head into the game with renewed confidence following their dominant win over Tondela last time out. However, they face a spirited Santa Clara side who have forced their way into the top half of the table after a superb turnaround. While we expect the visitors to put up a fight, we predict Benfica will come away with a slender win given they head into the game with a significantly superior and more experienced squad.

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Portimonense vs. Boavista (Saturday, 6.00pm)

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Two sides in need of a morale-boosting win go head to head in the Primeira Liga as Portimonense play host to Boavista at the Estadio Municipal de Portimao on Saturday.

This will be the second meeting between the sides, who are both without a win in their last seven games across all competitions, after the spoils were shared in a 1-1 draw back in September's reverse fixture.

We say: Portimonense 1-2 Boavista

Saturday's game sees two struggling sides in the Primeira Liga square off and we expect them to take the game to each other in search of a morale-boosting win. However, Boavista have won three of their last four encounters and we predict this trend will continue with them picking up their second away win of the season on Saturday.

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Estoril vs. Tondela (Saturday, 8.30pm)

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Looking to snap their run of eight games without a win, Estoril Praia play host to Tondela at the Stadium António Coimbra da Mota in round 22 of the Primeira Liga on Saturday.

This will be the second meeting between the sides in a little over a month after the CDT Auriverdes claimed a 3-1 victory when they met in the round of 16 of the Taca de Portugal back in December.

We say: Estoril Praia 1-1 Tondela

Estoril Praia continue to struggle for form at the business end of the season following an impressive start to their top-flight campaign. Tondela have been decent away from home in recent weeks, claiming two wins and two draws from four games and will look to continue their charge away from the drop zone. However, we predict the spoils will be shared in this one with both sides settling for one point apiece.

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