In the opening match of this round in Liga Portugal, Rio Ave will host FC Famalicão at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube on October 4th. Rio Ave will be looking to secure a victory on their home turf, while FC Famalicão will aim to spoil the party.
Two teams in contrasting form, FC Arouca and AVS, will clash at Estádio Municipal de Arouca on October 5th. FC Arouca will be high on confidence after their recent head-to-head success against AVS, who are yet to secure a point on the road this season.
Sporting CP will welcome Casa Pia AC to Estádio José Alvalade on October 5th. Sporting CP has been formidable at home this season, winning all their matches, while Casa Pia AC will be hoping to cause an upset to improve their standings.
SC Farense will face GD Estoril at Estádio de São Luís on October 6th. SC Farense will be aiming to bounce back from their recent home struggles, while GD Estoril will look to capitalize on their opponent's weaknesses.
Vitória will take on Boavista FC at Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques on October 6th. Vitória has been strong at home, winning two out of their three matches, while Boavista FC will be eager to turn their season around with a positive result.
In a highly-anticipated fixture, Nacional Madeira will square off against SL Benfica at Estádio da Madeira on October 6th. Nacional Madeira's home form will be tested by SL Benfica, who have been dominant in the league with six wins in eight matches.
The standout match of this round will see Porto go head-to-head with Sporting Braga at Estádio Do Dragão on October 6th. Porto, currently 2nd in the standings, will look to extend their lead over Sporting Braga, who sit 5th. With Porto boasting a strong record in their head-to-head encounters against Sporting Braga, the visitors will have a tough challenge ahead with their impressive away form.