**Naval hosting Alverca B feels like a gimme on paper** — but form is a messy thing in the Campeonato de Portugal, and both sides are sputtering right now. 🔴

Naval grabbed a win over Benfica Castelo Branco recently and can play at home, which counts for something. Alverca B, though, is winless in their last two and looking desperately for a spark.

Key storylines:

- **Naval's attack vs Alverca B's leaky defence** — A. Diedhiou and C. Martínez have to put away chances; Alverca B have shipped three goals in two matches
- **Home advantage matters** — Naval won 4-1 at home against Benfica Castelo Branco; they'll back themselves
- **Alverca B's desperation play** — Winless run means they're hunting for anything; don't sleep on a scrappy upset

Expected lineups:

- **Associação Naval 1893**: A. Oliveira, B. Amorim, E. Barbosa, J. Mundo, J. Gata, A. O. Loureiro, A. Nóbrega, D. Nogueira, A. Diedhiou, A. Duarte, C. Martínez

Prediction:

**Naval 2-0 Alverca B**. Home form and a more clinical attack give Naval the edge, though neither side is inspiring confidence. 📍