Estoril - Rio Ave

Both sides enter this matchday 3 clash at Antonio Coimbra da Mota desperate to ignite their campaigns after difficult starts. Estoril are looking to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat against Nacional, while Rio Ave arrive following a 2-0 loss to FC Porto. The hosts must navigate this fixture without the suspended Xeka, forcing a reshuffle in their midfield engine room. The expected XI for Estoril features Yanis Begraoui and Andre Lacximicant leading the line, as they aim to secure their first victory of the new Liga Portugal season on Saturday, 22 August 2026.

Rio Ave travel with their own challenges, as injuries to Cezary Miszta and Ryan Guilherme limit their options. Their recent form has been equally testing, having failed to find the net in their last two league outings. History between these two sides remains competitive, highlighted by a 4-0 Estoril victory in November 2025, though Rio Ave claimed the most recent meeting 2-1 in March 2026.