Nacional – Arouca

Match analysis

Nacional will host Arouca in what looks like a steep uphill battle for the home side, who sit 14th with just four points from six games (one win, one draw and four defeats, scoring seven and conceding eleven). Arouca arrive in the top half of the table at fifth place, carrying ten points after three victories, a draw and two losses, and a modest +3 goal difference (eight for, five against). The clash pits a struggling Nacional against a side that has already proved capable of turning matches in their favour, and the points gap underscores the challenge for the hosts. If the recent form is any guide, Arouca will look to extend their run while Nacional will be desperate to claw back into the safety zone.