Felgueiras come into this one off the back of a quiet pre-season, with their most recent outing a friendly against Moreirense that told us little about their sharpness. But here's the thing — they're at home, at the Estádio Dr. Machado de Matos, a ground where they've historically made life miserable for visitors. The 4-3-3 shape is their bread and butter, and with a full week to prepare, they'll be fresh and organized. AVS, meanwhile, have already played a competitive match this season — a 0-1 home defeat to Sporting CP B. That result stings. It shows they're still finding their rhythm, and losing at home to a B team is the kind of result that leaves a mark on confidence. They'll be desperate to bounce back, but desperation can cut both ways.

Felgueiras haven't had the same competitive test yet, so there's a slight unknown about their match sharpness. But friendlies are about building fitness and understanding, not results. The fact they've had extra time to work on their pressing patterns and set-piece routines could be an advantage. AVS, on the other hand, have already shown their defensive vulnerabilities — conceding at home to a side that isn't even in the top flight. That's a red flag. Momentum is a funny thing in football, but right now, Felgueiras have the cleaner slate and the home crowd behind them.