Portimonense vs. Maritimo (Sunday, 3.30pm)
Portimonense and Maritimo take to the pitch for the first time this year on Sunday when they square off at the Estadio Municipal de Portimao in round 17 of the Primeira Liga.
The Portimao-based side head into the game on a six-game unbeaten run against the visitors and will look to keep the juggernaut rolling and move into the Conference League qualification places.
We say: Portimonense 2-1 Maritimo
Both sides have enjoyed a decent campaign so far and find themselves in the top half of the table after the first half of the season. While Maritimo will be looking to end their poor run against the hosts, they have struggled on the road this season, claiming one win from eight games. We predict a thrilling contest with Portimonense grinding out a narrow win in this one.
> Click here to read our full preview for this match
Benfica vs. Pacos de Ferreira (Sunday, 6.00pm)
© Reuters
Having won each of the last eight meetings between the teams, Benfica will be seeking to extend their dominance over Pacos de Ferreira when they lock horns at the Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica on Sunday.
The hosts head into the game on a two-match losing streak, while the visitors will be aiming to pick up their third win on the trot for just the second time this season.
We say: Benfica 3-1 Pacos de Ferreira
Despite being unable to field several key players, Benfica boast a significantly superior and more experienced squad heading into the game and we predict they will extend their fine run of results against the Pacenses.
> Click here to read our full preview for this match
Braga vs. Famalicao (Sunday, 6.00pm)
© Reuters
Fresh off the back of a 6-0 mauling of Arouca, Braga play host to Famalicao at the Estadio Braga Municipal in round 17 of the Primeira Liga on Sunday.
The visitors head into the game without a win in any of the last five meetings between the sides since 2016 and will be desperate to end this dry spell.
We say: Braga 2-0 Famalicao
Braga will head into Sunday's game in sky-high spirits following their resounding win over Arouca last time out. We are tipping the hosts to claim all three points as they go up against an out-of-sorts Famalicao side, who have endured a horrid campaign so far.
> Click here to read our full preview for this match
Belenenses vs. Arouca (Sunday, 8.30pm)
© Reuters
On a run of five consecutive defeats across all competitions, Belenenses play host to Arouca in round 17 of the Primeira Liga at the Estadio Nacional do Jamor on Sunday.
The visitors, on the other hand, are without a win in any of their most recent four games, picking up just one point in that time, and will be seeking to end this dry spell.
We say: Belenenses 1-1 Arouca
Arouca suffered a 6-0 mauling at the hands of Braga last time out and will be seeking to restore some pride in this one. We expect both sides to take the game to each other and this makes for an exciting affair, but we anticipate the spoils will be shared as they are evenly matched on paper.
> Click here to read our full preview for this match
Barney Corkhill
