GD Estoril Praia vs FC Arouca

Matchday 5 of the Primeira Liga pits two teams heading in opposite directions. Estoril sit second from bottom with one point from three games, while Arouca have climbed to third with nine points from four. For the hosts this is a chance to halt an alarming start; for the visitors, three points would keep them close to the league's early pace-setters. Arouca's only defeat this season came 0-2 at Porto, sandwiched between wins over Vitória de Guimarães (1-0), Moreirense (4-0) and Marítimo (2-1). Barbero leads the scoring with three goals, with Naïs Djouahra chipping in three assists. Estoril remain winless: a 1-1 draw with Famalicão preceded back-to-back 0-2 losses to Nacional and Rio Ave, with only Yanis Begraoui on the scoresheet. Rafik Guitane has been their standout performer. The sides are evenly matched historically, Estoril edging Arouca 10-9 in 26 meetings. Arouca carry the form into this one, though Estoril will fancy their chances at home. Our prediction: 1-2