Early season results after six matchdays have placed Casa Pia at the bottom with just one point and a -14 goal difference, while Estoril Praia sits 17th on two points, both sides winless in open play. Promoted sides Marítimo and Académico de Viseu occupy mid-to-lower positions as they adjust to the division, and Rio Ave (16th) sits in the relegation play-off spot. Recent coaching instability at Nacional adds uncertainty to their survival bid alongside familiar lower-table sides like Famalicão and Vitória Guimarães. Trader positioning reflects the bottom sides' poor starts and historical vulnerability for newly promoted or mid-table clubs facing a long campaign.