Monday's Primeira Liga predictions including Rio Ave vs. Porto

Moreirense vs. Braga (Monday, 6.45pm)

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Coming off an outing that did little to extend their Europa League campaign, Braga resume Primeira Liga action with Monday's trip to Moreirense.

The Archbishops saw their journey in Europe's second-tier competition come to an end despite a spirited 1-0 victory over Lazio in their final league phase encounter.

We say: Moreirense 0-2 Braga

Braga head into this clash as strong favourites, buoyed by their impressive current form, solid away record and superior head-to-head history against the opposition, and are expected to rise to the occasion against a struggling Moreirense side, making an away victory the most likely outcome.

> Primeira Liga preview: Moreirense vs Braga

Rio Ave vs. Porto (Monday, 8.45pm)

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Porto will hope to prevent the gap at the top of the table from widening on Monday when they travel to Estadio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube where they take on 11th-placed Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga.

The hosts have 23 points and emerged as 2-1 victors against Farense on January 25, while Porto were held to a 1-1 draw by Santa Clara on January 26 and are third with 41 points, six fewer than league-leaders Sporting Lisbon.

We say: Rio Ave 1-2 Porto

Rio Ave will feel they can take advantage of Porto's recent woes in front of goal and frustrate the visitors on Monday.

However, Porto dominated the reverse fixture and must triumph if they are to have a realistic chance of winning the title, so it would not be surprising if the Portuguese giants found a way to win.

> Primeira Liga preview: Rio Ave vs Porto