Saturday's Primeira Liga predictions including Sporting Lisbon vs. Porto

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

The Primeira Liga returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Pacos de Ferreira welcome Braga to the Estadio Capital do Movel on Saturday.

The visitors will head into the game seeking to get one over the hosts after failing to win any of their two encounters last season.

We say: Pacos de Ferreira 1-3 Braga

Pacos de Ferreira will head into the tie in sky-high spirits after securing a hard-earned win away to Portimonense last time out. However, they take on a Braga side who will be aiming to close the gap on the teams at the top of the table.

While we expect Os Castores to put up a fight, we are tipping the visitors to come away with all three points given the gulf in class between the two squads.

Santa Clara vs. Benfica (Saturday, 6.00pm)

Fresh off the back of picking up their first win of the new season, Santa Clara welcome league leaders Benfica to the Levi's Stadium on Saturday.

Meanwhile, the visitors will be looking to maintain their perfect start to the campaign following their home victory over Tondela last time out.

We say: Santa Clara 0-2 Benfica

Benfica have enjoyed a superb run of games in all competitions and have shown early signs of a proper title charge in the Primeira Liga this season.

They take on a Santa Clara side who will be looking to put together a decent run of form after picking up their first win of the season last time out.

However, we predict they will send the hosts crashing back down to earth and strengthen their lead at the top of the standings.

Sporting Lisbon vs. Porto (Saturday, 8.30pm)

Two of the "Big Three" in the Primeira Liga face off in a highly-anticipated round five fixture as Sporting Lisbon host Porto at the Estadio Jose Alvalade on Saturday.

The tie has all the makings of a proper contest as both sides are currently level on points at the upper echelons of the league standings.

We say: Sporting Lisbon 2-2 Porto

Saturday's game sees two Portuguese heavyweights go toe to toe and we can expect a thrilling and riveting contest between the sides. Both sides head into the game in blistering form and we anticipate they will settle for a share of the spoils to maintain their fine run of games.