Saturday's Primeira Liga predictions including Benfica vs. Boavista

Casa Pia vs. Gil Vicente (Saturday, 3.30pm)

Two teams eager to bounce back from their respective defeats lock horns this Saturday as Casa Pia welcome Gil Vicente for round 23 of the Primeira Liga.

The Geese arrive at this clash on the back of a pulsating contest at Moreirense, where they fell short despite a late push, while the visitors endured another frustrating evening on Monday, extending their dismal run with yet another defeat.

We say: Casa Pia 2-0 Gil Vicente

While Casa Pia's inconsistency has been evident in recent weeks, the timing could not be better to secure their first-ever win against the struggling visitors, with Vicente's poor run and turmoil in the dugout leaving them vulnerable.

> Primeira Liga preview: Casa Pia vs Gil Vicente

Benfica vs. Boavista (Saturday, 6.00pm)

After their success on the continental stage, Benfica turn their attention back to the Primeira Liga this weekend as they welcome relegation-threatened Boavista for gameweek 23.

The Reds head into this clash buoyed by their progression into the UEFA Champions League round of 16 after emerging 4-3 winners over French side Monaco across a two-legged playoff tie.

We say: Benfica 3-0 Boavista

Benfica are clear favourites for this encounter, with form on their side, a dominant home record this season and a history of success in this fixture at Da Luz, while Boavista's struggles only strengthen expectations of a win for the hosts.

> Primeira Liga preview: Benfica vs Boavista

Estoril vs. Rio Ave (Saturday, 8.30pm)

Two teams enjoying unbeaten runs will go head-to-head this Saturday as Estoril Praia welcome Rio Ave for round 23 of the Primeira Liga.

The hosts enter the encounter sitting eighth in the league standings with 31 points, having gone seven games without defeat, while the visitors' streak is shorter at five across all competitions.

We say: Estoril Praia 2-1 Rio Ave

This encounter has the mark of a tightly contested battle, with both sides showing resilience in recent times, but we expect Estoril to edge it, given they are in a more explosive form, with Rio's poor away record also playing a factor.

> Primeira Liga preview: Estoril vs Rio Ave