A high-stakes clash awaits at Estadio dos Arcos as Rio Ave host Nacional at 4:30 PM today, both eyeing a key result in the Primeira Liga.

Rio Ave are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Nacional will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Rio Ave hold the edge with 5 wins to Nacional's 1 in 10 meetings. 4 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw they last drew 3-3.

Rio Ave's aggressive 3-4-3 system could test the resilience of Nacional's 4-3-3 approach.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Rio Ave may hold the edge at Estadio dos Arcos, but Nacional's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.