Saturday's Primeira Liga predictions including Vizela vs. Benfica

Rio Ave vs. Famalicao (Saturday, 3.30pm)

Rio Ave and Famalicao meet for a Northern Portugal derby in the Primeira Liga on Saturday afternoon.

After four weeks of the season, just three points separate two of the lowest scorers in the Portuguese top flight.

We say: Rio Ave 0-0 Famalicao

These two sides have scored just seven goals between them in their eight matches combined this season, so expecting a classic may be a little far-fetched.

Famalicao's good early form means they may have slightly more confidence, but Sousa could be happy with a point to take home to extend the club's unbeaten run in this fixture.

Farense vs. Braga (Saturday, 6.00pm)

Braga travel to the Algarve to face newly-promoted SC Farense in the Primeira Liga on Saturday night.

The visitors have made a fantastic start on two fronts and kept their momentum going despite missing some key players last week.

We say: SC Farense 0-2 Braga

Braga look capable of breaking into the top three again with the quality in their ranks, and another win here would continue to justify that claim.

The visitors will want a positive result before starting their Champions League campaign in midweek, and Farense's underwhelming form may provide a good opportunity for Braga to get just that.

Vizela vs. Benfica (Saturday, 8.30pm)

Benfica will be hoping to record a fourth successive Primeira Liga victory when they face Vizela on Saturday evening.

At a time when last season's champions are fourth in the standings, Vizela are in 12th position, a start that they will be content with as they bid to avoid a relegation scrap.

We say: Vizela 0-3 Benfica

Vizela will head into this fixture with a sense of freedom now that they have gotten their first win of the season on the board. However, with Benfica having ground to make up, they will be focused on showcasing their superior quality, and we expect the visitors to cruise to maximum points.