The Primeira Liga is gearing up for another exciting round of fixtures this week, with several key matches set to take place. The opening match of the round will see FC Famalicão take on Casa Pia AC at the Estádio Municipal 22 de Junho on May 17th.
In another intriguing matchup, Boavista FC will face off against FC Vizela at the Estádio do Bessa Século XXI on May 18th. Boavista FC, currently sitting in 14th place in the standings, will be looking to secure all three points against 17th-placed FC Vizela. The two teams have a history of closely contested matches, with Boavista FC boasting 9 draws in their 14 previous encounters with FC Vizela.
SC Farense will go head-to-head against Portimonense SC at the Estádio de São Luís on May 18th. The derby, known as the Algarve derby, promises to be a highly competitive affair. FC Vizela will aim to improve on their away form as they take on a Portimonense side that has shown resilience throughout the season.
Meanwhile, FC Arouca will square off against Vitória Guimarães at the Estádio Municipal de Arouca on May 18th. With FC Arouca currently in 7th place and Vitória Guimarães in 5th, this match is crucial for both teams in their pursuit of higher standings. Vitória Guimarães will be looking to build on their recent away form, having secured 3 wins in their last 6 matches on the road.
Sporting CP will welcome GD Chaves to the Estádio José Alvalade on May 18th. Sporting CP has been formidable at home, boasting a 100% win record in the Primeira Liga so far. GD Chaves, however, will be looking to cause an upset and improve on their recent form in the league.
Lastly, Sporting Braga will take on FC Porto at the Estádio Municipal de Braga on May 18th in what promises to be a thrilling encounter between two top sides. Sporting Braga, currently in 4th place, will face off against 3rd-placed FC Porto in a match that could have significant implications on the league standings. Sporting Braga will need to overcome their historical struggles against FC Porto, with 32 losses in their 59 head-to-head matches, if they are to secure a positive result. FC Porto, on the other hand, will be buoyed by their solid away form this season, having secured 10 wins in 16 matches on the road.