Wednesday's Primeira Liga predictions including Braga vs. Chaves

Rio Ave vs. Estoril (Wednesday, 6.45pm)

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Rio Ave will welcome Estoril Praia to the Estadio dos Arcos on Wednesday for a key battle in the fight at the bottom end of the Primeira Liga table.

The two sides are separated by a single point after 18 league games, with the hosts sat in the relegation playoff place and the visitors just one spot above the bottom three.

We say: Rio Ave 1-2 Estoril Praia

While Estoril Praia may feel the effects of a busy schedule, they do now have their full focus on the Primeira Liga and should make their quality count on Wednesday with a return to winning ways to kickstart a climb up the Portuguese top flight.

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Braga vs. Chaves (Wednesday, 8.45pm)

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Following a historic success in the Taca da Liga final on the weekend, Braga return to league action when they host relegation-threatened Chaves at Estadio Municipal de Braga on Wednesday night in the Primeira Liga.

Os Arcebispos held their nerve from 12 yards to lift a sixth major trophy on Saturday, while Chaves are simply battling to preserve their first-tier status.

We say: Braga 2-0 Chaves

Braga will be full of confidence following their crowning as Taca da Liga champions, however they must warn against complacency as the division's bottom side come to town.

Chaves have failed to win an away match since October 1, and we cannot envisage the Flavienses changing their fortunes on the road in this one.

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