Rio Ave are looking to avoid a defeat against Arouca at Estadio dos Arcos, after two consecutive losses to Benfica and Nacional. Sotiris Silaidopoulos' side need a win to improve their position in the Primeira Liga table. With 12 points, Rio Ave are three points ahead of Arouca, who occupy 13th place. The Vila do Conde team have an inconsistent performance this season, with only two wins in 10 home games. Going into the game, Rio Ave have a defensive problem, with 35 goals conceded this season. Arouca, on the other hand, have a better defensive performance, with only 23 goals conceded in away games. However, Vasco Seabra's team have an unfavorable record against Rio Ave, with only one draw in the last seven games. Rio Ave have a full squad, but goalkeeper Cezary Miszta and left-back Nikolaos Athanasiou are in doubt for the game. Striker Clayton is Rio Ave's main player, with 10 goals this season. The game is crucial for Rio Ave, who need a win to stay away from the relegation zone. Sotiris Silaidopoulos' side need a solid performance to overcome Arouca and improve their position in the table. But the team's recent struggles have come from them switching off totally at both ends, with all four of those latter losses coming when they drew a blank, while letting in two or more goals in three of those setbacks. So, the Vila do Conde outfit's issues in defence are further underlined by 35 strikes conceded in the league this season, with only bottom-placed AVS keeping fewer clean sheets than their two. Rio Ave's problems in attack are also a concern, with the team scoring only 22 goals this season. The game against Arouca is a must-win for Rio Ave, who need to improve their position in the table and stay away from the relegation zone.