Portimonense SC failed to follow up a crucial win over rivals SC Farense as they were crushed by Rio Ave FC last time out. The Algarvean side are currently bottom of the table and will be desperate for a win.
Belenenses SAD were forced into extra time by AD Fafe, a third tier team, in order to earn a spot in the quarter finals of the Portuguese Cup. Petit's men seem to have lost their solid defensive organisation in the last two matches, conceding twice in both of them.
The visitors will play their third match in a seven-day period, which should make a difference, given that their opponents have plenty of time to prepare for this match. Portimonense SC are expected to get back to winning ways here.