Santa Clara come into this match feeling a bit up and down. Their last five games show a mixture of results, with two draws, two losses, and just one win. They haven't been able to string together consistent good form, so they will be keen to turn things around in front of their own fans. Rio Ave, on the other hand, are in fantastic shape. They have won their last three away games in a row, scoring plenty of goals and keeping clean sheets in each of them. This makes them the team with the clear momentum here.

Looking at their recent meetings, the two sides often cancel each other out, with consecutive 1-1 draws before Santa Clara’s last win. Given Rio Ave’s brilliant recent form and Santa Clara’s struggles, this match seems likely to be competitive, but it’s hard to see Santa Clara taking all three points. A draw looks like the most probable outcome, but Rio Ave certainly have the confidence and ability to sneak a win.