Santa Clara are going through a rough patch, having lost four of their last five matches and drawing the other. Alverca are also struggling, with just one draw and four losses in their last five away games. Both sides come into this match out of form, making it hard to see either having a clear edge.

In their previous two meetings, they shared a 1-1 draw and Alverca won 2-1, so those games were close and both had goals. Given that neither team is playing well at the moment, this match looks like it could be a cautious, tight affair. A draw seems the most likely outcome here.