Sunday's Primeira Liga predictions including Maritimo vs. Benfica

Rio Ave vs. Gil Vicente (Sunday, 3.30pm)

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Separated by just two points and one place in the Primeira Liga standings, Rio Ave and Gil Vicente go head-to-head at the Estadio dos Arcos on Sunday.

The Gilistas head into the weekend unbeaten in each of their last five outings and will be looking to pick up a third consecutive away win for the first time this season.

We say: Rio Ave 1-1 Gil Vicente

Gil Vicente have put together a fine run of form since the turn of the year and will be looking to continue in the same vein. However, Rio Ave have won their last two home matches and will head into the weekend looking to return to winning ways. With that said, we predict both sides will cancel out each other's efforts and hold out for a share of the spoils in this one.

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Maritimo vs. Benfica (Sunday, 6.00pm)

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Having reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League in midweek, Benfica resume their Primeira Liga title charge when they visit the Estadio do Maritimo to face Maritimo on Sunday.

O Maior das Ilhas find themselves in the relegation dogfight after an underwhelming campaign and will be looking to avoid a sixth consecutive defeat against As Aguias since June 2020.

We say: Maritimo 0-3 Benfica

Benfica will be licking their lips as they take on a struggling Maritimo side who have lost five of their last six matches. As Aguias currently appear unstoppable and given the gulf in class and quality between the two sides, we are backing them to come away with another huge victory.

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Sporting Lisbon vs. Boavista (Sunday, 8.30pm)

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Fresh off the back of a thrilling Europa League draw with Arsenal, Sporting Lisbon are back in action in the Primeira Liga as they take on Boavista at the Estadio Jose Alvalade on Sunday.

Having picked up a 2-1 victory to end their 16-game winless run in this fixture in September, Os Axadrezados will head into the weekend looking to complete an impressive double over Ruben Amorim's side.

We say: Sporting Lisbon 3-1 Boavista

While Boavista will be looking to find their feet, they gave a star-studded Sporting Lisbon side who are unbeaten in 17 of their last 18 encounters since 2014. We are backing Amorim's side to take the positives from their draw against Arsenal and claim all three points in this one.

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