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Fading European hopefuls Santa Clara will welcome Nacional to the Estadio de Sao Miguel for their gameweek 27 Primeira Liga fixture on Sunday.
The hosts head into this contest off the back of a 1-0 win against Gil Vicente, while the visitors will be looking to make it two wins on the bounce for the first time since January.
We say: Santa Clara 1-0 Nacional
Both sides head into this contest desperate for points in pursuit of different aspirations, with the end of the current campaign drawing closer.
Although Nacional have had the better of the hosts in recent meetings, the away form of the visitors could be their undoing this encounter. Therefore, we are backing Santa Clara to claim a narrow 1-0 win.
> Primeira Liga preview: Santa Clara vs Nacional
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Looking to recover from defeat, Famalicao will welcome AVS to the Estadio Municipal de Famalicao on Sunday for round 27 of the Primeira Liga.
The hosts are looking to rediscover the defensive solidity that saw them go on a five-match unbeaten streak prior to the last three matches, while the visitors are looking to end another rough patch.
We say: Famalicao 2-0 AVS
Famalicao’s defensive resilience at home should give them the edge, and they will be confident of extending their run of clean sheets against an AVS side struggling for form, which is why we expect a home victory and a clean sheet in this encounter.
> Primeira Liga preview: Famalicao vs AVS
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Estoril Praia face a tough challenge as they look to end their winless run when they host Champions League hopefuls Porto in round 27 of the Primeira Liga on Sunday.
The Canaries seek a turnaround after going three games without a win before the international break, while the visitors aim to build on their last outing to stay in the race at the top.
We say: Estoril Praia 1-2 Porto
Porto are favourites to secure a hard-fought victory, as their superior quality and need to stay competitive should see them exploit Estoril’s defensive frailties despite the hosts’ attacking promise.
> Primeira Liga preview: Estoril vs Porto
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Moreirense will look to build on their recent success as they resume Primeira Liga action, hosting Vitoria de Guimaraes in round 27.
The Green and Whites secured their first win under Cristiano Bacci before the international break, edging past Boavista 1-0, a result that lifted them to 10th place with 31 points.
We say: Moreirense 1-1 Vitoria de Guimaraes
The visitors have found it tough on recent trips to Moreirense, winning just once in their last five visits, but their current form suggests they can take at least a point, making a low-scoring draw the most likely outcome.
> Primeira Liga preview: Moreirense vs Guimaraes
