Famalicao go into this match in rather poor form, having lost their last game and drawing three of their previous five matches. They have not been playing badly, but they are struggling to turn good performances into wins. Nacional, on the other hand, are in a rough patch, having lost their last two matches and three of their last five overall. Both sides are therefore looking for a positive result to lift their spirits.

When these two teams have met before, the matches have usually been very tight and low-scoring affairs. In fact, four of their last six meetings have finished with just one goal or less on the scoresheet. Given that both teams are out of form and their recent history suggests a cagey contest, this looks like a very close match that could easily end in a draw.