Alverca, the home team, has been having a tough time lately, losing their last two matches. Before that, they had a couple of good wins and a draw, so their form has been mixed. Arouca, the visiting team, is also struggling, coming into this match on a run of three straight losses, though they did win their two games before that. When these two teams met earlier in the season, Arouca won a very close, low-scoring game.

Both teams are coming off recent losses and will be looking to get back on track. Given their current struggles and the fact their last meeting was so tight, this looks like it could be a very close and cautious match between two sides trying to avoid another defeat.