Rio Ave vs. Santa Clara (Friday, 3.30pm)
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Rio Ave and Santa Clara are separated by five places in the Primeira Liga table heading into Friday's gameweek 30 clash at Estadio dos Arcos.
The home side snapped a four-match losing run in the Liga last time out at Moreirense and aim to claim back-to-back league victories against an away side on a two-match losing streak.
We say: Rio Ave 0-1 Santa Clara
Having gone unbeaten on home soil until the new year, Rio Ave have now lost 50% of their six matches in front of their fans since the start of 2025.
Although Santa Clara have secured two victories in six in 2025, the hosts' possible focus on next week's domestic cup semi-final second leg, combined with the away side's ambition to leapfrog Vitoria Guimaraes, could see Matos's side clinch a narrow victory in Vila do Conde.
> Primeira Liga preview: Rio Ave vs Santa Clara
Farense vs. Boavista (Friday, 3.30pm)
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Friday's Primeira Liga action pits second-bottom SC Farense against bottom-placed Boavista in the gameweek 30 clash at Estadio de Sao Luis.
A victory for the hosts in this crucial relegation match could lift them out of the dreaded automatic relegation spots, while the visitors, under new management, hope to level the playing field by defeating their opponents for the first time since 2002.
We say: SC Farense 0-0 Boavista
Despite Farense's five-match unbeaten run in this fixture (four wins), predicting Friday's outcome is challenging due to the Lions of Faro's inability to score in five consecutive Liga games at home, alongside Boavista's failure to find the net in five of their last eight away games.
Consequently, the match may end in a draw in a low-scoring affair in Faro.
> Primeira Liga preview: Farense vs Boavista
Porto vs. Famalicao (Friday, 6.00pm)
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Following their bounce-back victory, Porto aim to build on their momentum in the race for a podium finish when they welcome Famalicao to the Estadio do Dragao in round 30 of the Primeira Liga.
The Dragons delivered the perfect response to their humiliating O Classico defeat against Benfica by grinding out a narrow 1-0 win at Casa Pia, although the outcome did little to alter their place in the standings.
We say: Porto 2-1 Famalicao
Porto may boast an imposing home record in the Primeira Liga this season, but their recent outings at the Dragao have been far from convincing, managing just one victory in their last five league games at the ground.
While Famalicao arrive with momentum and could well fancy their chances of snatching a result, the Dragons's top-three ambitions should spur them on to edge this one by the finest of margins.
> Primeira Liga preview: Porto vs Famalicao
Sporting Lisbon vs. Moreirense (Friday, 8.30pm)
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Sporting Lisbon aim to tighten their grip on top spot when they welcome Moreirense to Estadio Jose Alvalade this Friday for round 30 of the Primeira Liga.
The Lions reclaimed pole position after grinding out a hard-fought 1-0 victory away at Santa Clara, taking their tally to 69 points for the campaign.
We say: Sporting Lisbon 2-1 Moreirense
Sporting enter this encounter as clear favourites, given their dominance in this fixture and an impressive record at home this season.
With more on the line in the title race, the hosts have every incentive to push for three points, though it may not come easy, especially with the visitors boosted by the return of key players.
> Primeira Liga preview: Sporting Lisbon vs Moreirense
Oliver Thomas
