Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Estoril will be looking to bounce back from a couple of disappointing results when they take on Arouca in Primeira Liga round 9. After suffering an embarrassing loss to lower-league side Lusitano in the Taca de Portugal, Estoril’s losing run has now extended to three games in all competitions. Adding to their woes, the likes of Costa and Xeka are sidelined with injuries, leaving the hosts with a weakened squad.
Arouca, on the other hand, head into the game full of confidence, having secured a 5-0 Portuguese Cup victory over Maria da Fonte. Os Lobos are also aiming for their third consecutive win over Estoril, and with momentum on their side, away triumph should definitely be considered. While defender Nino Galovic remains out injured, Arouca’s recent performances suggest they have enough quality to cope without him. Taking everything into account, the visitors are closer to picking up all three points from the match than the hosts.