REF’s picks

Academico de Viseu arrive as heavy favourites from a higher tier and should comfortably overcome CD Fatima in this Taça de Portugal clash. The visitors possess significantly more quality across the pitch, making an away win the logical choice despite the cup tie dynamics.

1. 1Academico de Viseu play in a superior division and bring strong league form into the match.
2. 2CD Fatima have home advantage and have scored freely in earlier rounds against lesser opponents.
3. 3Cup matches can occasionally produce upsets when lower-tier sides defend resolutely.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.