Monday's Primeira Liga predictions including Tondela vs. Estoril

Maritimo vs. Arouca (Monday, 7.00pm)

Maritimo and Arouca meet in Primeira Liga on Monday evening knowing that victory at Estadio dos Barreiros could catapult them up the table.

These two clubs have only posted one victory apiece from four fixtures, leaving them in 11th and 15th position respectively.

We say: Maritimo 2-0 Arouca

While neither side can claim to be in good form, we still feel that Maritimo are clear favourites for this contest. The visitors' poor record in front of goal must improve quickly, but the home side should be able to negate their attack on Monday evening.

Tondela vs. Estoril (Monday, 9.15pm)

Estoril Praia will attempt to extend their unbeaten Primeira Liga record to five matches when they face Tondela on Monday night.

While the visitors sit in fourth place in the standings, their hosts are down in 14th spot after suffering three successive defeats.

We say: Tondela 1-2 Estoril Praia

At some point this season, Estoril are expected to stop performing several levels above expectations. Nevertheless, that may not happen in this match, and we are backing the surprise package of the new Portuguese season to maintain their impressive form.