ESTORIL, Portugal (Interstat) — Estoril and Benfica meet Saturday in a Primeira Liga clash that pits a relegation-threatened home side against a title-chasing visitor. Kickoff is at the Estádio António Coimbra da Mota.

Benfica enters the match unbeaten in its last six league games after a 2-2 draw Monday at Sporting Braga. The result kept Benfica within striking distance of the league lead, though the team has dropped points in two of its past three outings. Manager Roger Schmidt will look to his attack to break down an Estoril defense that has conceded in four straight matches.

Estoril is coming off a 1-1 draw at Alverca on May 10. The result extended the club’s winless streak to three games, leaving them hovering near the relegation zone with five matches remaining. Manager Ian Cathro is expected to rely on a compact defensive shape and quick counterattacks.

Player to watch: Estoril midfielder Pedro Carvalho, who came off the bench in the 90th minute against Alverca and recorded an assist. The 24-year-old Portuguese has provided two assists and a goal in his last seven appearances, often serving as a late-game spark. His set-piece delivery and work rate could be key in breaking Benfica’s high press.

Recent form: Estoril has one win in its last five home league games. Benfica has won three of its past five away matches, though the draw at Braga highlighted defensive lapses that Estoril will seek to exploit.

Simulator projection: Interstat’s game simulator forecasts a 2-1 victory for Benfica, reflecting the visitor’s superior depth and recent head-to-head dominance. Benfica has not lost to Estoril in their last eight meetings, winning six.

Estoril will be without injured defender João Carlos (hamstring) and midfielder Tiago Santos (ankle). Benfica has no fresh injury concerns, though winger Gonçalo Guedes is a late fitness test after a minor knock.

Saturday’s match is part of the Primeira Liga’s 33rd round. A win for Benfica would keep pressure on league leader Porto, while Estoril desperately needs points to climb out of the drop zone.

Kickoff is at 6 p.m. local time.