Lucas Áfrico is injured and won't be part of Saturday's match, although he was not expected to feature anyway. André Franco left for FC Porto in midweek, which will be a major blow for the home side. Francisco Geraldes is set to deputise. After a decent pre-season, Tiago Gouveia should start out wide in the first match of the season. Cádiz should get the nod over Rui Fonte up front, which means that the latter might not face his former club here. Riccielli faces a suspension carried over from last season and is out of Saturday's match, which paves the way for Diogo Queirós to start. New signings Owen Beck and André Simões are likely to feature from the outset.
Famalicao have scored at least 3 goals in their last 3 matches (Liga Portugal). Famalicao have won their last 3 matches (Liga Portugal). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Famalicao's last 3 games (Liga Portugal).
GD Estoril-Praia rejuvenated themselves during the summer market, acquiring players with a lot of potential such as Gonçalo Esteves, Pedro Álvaro and Léa-Siliki. With their new coach, Nélson Veríssimo, and in front of their fans, they can be expected to play well on Saturday. FC Famalicão continued with their coach and some of the most important players, and will have the ambitions to secure a European spot. However, it is necessary to take into account the departure of Banza, which limits them in attack. Taking this into account, it is expected that, with new ideas, GD Estoril-Praia can start the season with a win. 1:0