The big picture

Vitória de Guimaraes come in 14th on the ladder with 9 points; Rio Ave are 17th on 7. Vitória de Guimaraes have the higher position to protect.

Form

Vitória de Guimaraes have won one of their last five and most recently beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3–2.

Rio Ave have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Jagiellonia Bialystok 4–4.

Rio Ave have lost their last three.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For Vitória de Guimaraes, watch Rochinha (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2019-20) and Pêpê (0.2 goals a game, 2 assists in 2019-20).

For Rio Ave, watch Galeno (1 goals a game in 2018-19) and Gelson Dala (0.5 goals a game in 2018-19).

At Estádio D. Afonso Henriques

Vitória de Guimaraes have won 4 of their last 10 at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder, Vitória de Guimaraes have the edge.