**A higher-division side rolls into the Cup with momentum on their side** — Varzim are the clear favorites here, and their recent blowout (5-1 at home) shows they can turn it on when it matters. 🏆

Sernache are struggling in the league but notched a big 3-0 win over Nazarenos; Varzim have stumbled lately (losses to Paredes and Vianense) but boast the pedigree and firepower to advance.

Key storylines:

- **Varzim's attacking depth** led by F. Silva and T. Sousa will test a leaky Sernache backline that's shipped goals in back-to-back defeats
- **Sernache's home boost** — they throttled Nazarenos at home and will lean on familiar surroundings to frustrate a team above their level
- **Cup momentum matters** — Varzim's 5-1 demolition shows they're locked in; Sernache's inconsistency (three losses in five) screams vulnerability

Expected lineups:

- **GD Vitória Sernache**: N. Haymamba, M. Rosário, D. Tavares, M. Alves, T. Marques, E. Moura, Dudu, H. Silva, B. Henrique, A. Dias, A. D. Patricio
- **Varzim SC**: P. Costa, A. Guedes, R. Fernandes, K. Oliveira, L. Filipe, Boloto, R. Oliveira, D. Rebelo, T. Sousa, F. Silva, J. Couto

Prediction:

**Varzim 2-0 Sernache** — slight favorite to cruise through and keep their Cup run alive. 📍