Portimonense vs. Pacos de Ferreira (Monday, 7.00pm)
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Looking to pick up their first win in seven matches across all competitions, Portimonense take on Pacos de Ferreira at the Estadio Municipal de Portimao in round 19 of the Primeira Liga on Monday.
Having secured a 3-0 victory in August's reverse fixture, the Alvinegros will head into the game looking to complete their first league double over the visiting side.
We say: Portimonense 1-2 Pacos de Ferreira
Pacos de Ferreira appear to have hit their stride in recent weeks and look set to mount a late charge from the danger zone. The Pacenses head into Monday as the more in-form side and we are backing them to extend their recent dominance in this fixture.
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Rio Ave vs. Sporting Lisbon (Monday, 9.15pm)
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Seeking to snap their five-game winless, Rio Ave play host to Sporting Lisbon at the Estadio dos Arcos as round 19 of the Primeira Liga comes to an end on Monday.
As for Ruben Amorim's side, they head into the game looking to secure a fourth consecutive victory over the home side and continue their race for a Champions League spot.
We say: Rio Ave 0-2 Sporting Lisbon
While Rio Ave will be looking to find their feet, they go up against a spirited Sporting Lisbon side who head into Monday fresh off the back of steamrolling a solid Braga side. Amorim's side have enjoyed the better of this fixture and given the gulf in quality between the two sides, we are backing them to come away with a comfortable victory.
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Barney Corkhill
