Rio Ave faces Sporting with four key absentees, including João Simões, who will not play again this season. Ioannidis' availability remains uncertain, with a possible return in the final matchday. Fresneda and Hjulmand are also out, with Fresneda pointing towards the last two games. Sporting is seeking a win to keep title hopes alive. Coach Rui Borges will attend the press conference at Alcochete at 12:30 to preview the match.