Rio Ave – Santa Clara

Rio Ave host a struggling Santa Clara in what promises to be a stark contrast of form. The home side sit 16th with just three points from one win and four defeats, having scored only two goals while conceding eleven. Santa Clara sit comfortably in fourth place, unbeaten in six games with 14 points, boasting a healthy 11‑4 goal difference. The gap in recent results suggests Santa Clara will enter the match as clear favourites, while Rio Ave will be desperate to claw back into the safety zone.