AVS vs. Casa Pia (Saturday, 3.30pm)
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Relegation-threatened AVS seek to end a five-match losing streak as they welcome eighth-placed Casa Pia in Saturday's gameweek 30 Primeira Liga contest at Estadio do CD Aves.
Their opponents head to Vila das Aves having won only one of their previous five games and are aiming for maximum points to keep their faint hopes of continental participation alive.
We say: AVS 1-1 Casa Pia
Saturday's game is hard to predict, given that AVS have lost three of their last four home matches while Casa Pia have earned just one point from their previous away games, suffering four defeats.
Consequently, the spoils could be shared in Vila das Aves on Saturday.
> Primeira Liga preview: AVS vs Casa Pia
Nacional vs. Gil Vicente (Saturday, 3.30pm)
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Gil Vicente are still in danger before travelling to Nacional for Saturday's gameweek 30 Primeira Liga match at Estadio da Madeira.
The visitors, three points above the relegation playoff spot and five ahead of second-bottom Farense, have lost nine of their last 11 top-flight games, and their 12th-placed hosts aim to inflict further misery on Cesar Peixoto's team.
We say: Nacional 2-1 Gil Vicente
Despite suffering a 1-0 defeat last time out at home to relegation-threatened Estrela, Nacional, who had scored in six consecutive fixtures in Madeira, will feel confident in inflicting more misery on Gil Vicente.
Having already secured four wins in seven at their home ground, the promoted side should carve out a narrow victory over the struggling Galos.
> Primeira Liga preview: Nacional vs Gil Vicente
Arouca vs. Estrela Amadora (Saturday, 6.00pm)
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Arouca will be eager to build on their spirited performance last time out when they welcome Estrela Amadora to Estadio Municipal this weekend for round 30 of the Primeira Liga.
The Wolves came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw away to Benfica on Sunday, in a contest overseen by assistant manager Claudio Botelho from the dugout.
We say: Arouca 2-0 Estrela Amadora
Arouca should take confidence from last weekend's result, with their attacking rhythm showing signs of promise ahead of a meeting with an Estrela side that has looked blunt in the final third.
> Primeira Liga preview: Arouca vs Estrela Amadora
Estoril vs. Braga (Saturday, 6.00pm)
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Braga will aim to extend their fine run when they travel to Estoril Praia this weekend for round 30 of the Primeira Liga, as they look to tighten their grip on third place in the standings.
The Archbishops have picked up four wins in their last five matches, taking their tally to 60 points, which keeps them just one point ahead of fourth-placed Porto in the battle for a top-three finish.
We say: Estoril Praia 1-2 Braga
Braga have shown real steel away from home, but Estoril's record at Coimbra da Mota – having scored in each of their last six home matches – suggests they can find a way through.
That said, the hosts' defensive absentees could prove costly, potentially tipping the balance in favour of the Archbishops, who have far more riding on the outcome.
> Primeira Liga preview: Estoril vs Braga
Guimaraes vs. Benfica (Saturday, 8.30pm)
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Benfica will look to bounce back from last weekend's disappointment with a win when they make the trip to Vitoria de Guimaraes for round 30 of the Primeira Liga.
The Reds lost ground in the title race, slipping to second after failing to defeat Arouca on Sunday, a result that ended their nine-game winning streak.
We say: Vitoria de Guimaraes 2-1 Benfica
One record will have to give way — either Vitoria's five-game home clean sheet run in the Primeira Liga or Benfica's 13-match scoring streak in the competition.
That said, Guimaraes is never an easy place to visit, as title-chasing sides like Sporting have already discovered, which makes this a far-from-routine test for the Reds, who may just edge it by the slimmest of margins after recently coming through a difficult away clash in Porto.
> Primeira Liga preview: Guimaraes vs Benfica
Ben Knapton
