Saturday's Primeira Liga predictions including Porto vs. Santa Clara

Estoril vs. Portimonense (Saturday, 3.30pm)

Two teams who could really do with a victory face off in matchday 28 of the 2022-23 Primeira Liga campaign on Saturday when Estoril Praia welcome Portimonense to the Stadium António Coimbra da Mota.

Seven defeats in eight matches since mid-February is the current state of things for the hosts, while the visitors have won just once across all competitions in that time.

We say: Estoril Praia 1-0 Portimonense

Both teams have struggled for goals this season, so a low-scoring affair is on the cards here. Having said that, we just about fancy the hosts to secure all three points come the sound of the final whistle.

Maritimo vs. Pacos de Ferreira (Saturday, 3.30pm)

Saturday's Primeira Liga fixtures kick off with Maritimo and Pacos de Ferreira going head to head in a thrilling bottom-of-the-table clash at the Estadio do Maritimo.

Currently separated by just two points in the relegation zone, we anticipate a thrilling battle ensuing between the two sides as they push for survival.

We say: Maritimo 1-1 Pacos de Ferreira

Given the stakes of this game, we predict that Maritimo and Pacos de Ferreira will take a cautious approach in a bid to avoid dropping valuable points. We predict both sides will cancel out each other's efforts and hold out for a point apiece.

Chaves vs. Benfica (Saturday, 6.00pm)

Still licking their wounds from their midweek Champions League defeat to Inter Milan, Benfica take on Chaves in round 28 of the Portuguese Primeira Liga on Saturday.

Vitor Campelos's men, meanwhile, head into the weekend looking to taste victory for the first time since the start of April and move into the top half of the league standings.

We say: Chaves 0-2 Benfica

Benfica will set out to restore some pride following their disappointing defeat against Inter Milan. Schmidt's men are currently on a fine run against Chaves, and given the gulf in quality between the two sides, we are backing them to see off the Flavienses.

Porto vs. Santa Clara (Saturday, 8.30pm)

Fresh off the back of a thrilling O Classico victory over rivals Benfica, Porto play host to Santa Clara in round 28 of the Primeira Liga at the Estadio do Dragao on Saturday.

Os Acoreanos, who are currently rooted to the bottom of the league table, head into the weekend looking to pick up their first win since November and keep their slender survival hopes alive.

We say: Porto 3-0 Santa Clara

Porto will be licking their lips as they take on a floundering Santa Clara side who have endured a gruesome campaign. Given the gulf in quality and experience between the two sides, and their contrasting form, we are backing Porto to pick up from where they left off against Benfica and claim a comfortable win in front of their home fans.