Broadcast info - Nacional vs. Benfica
Who's playing: As the only one of the "Big Three" to drop points last round, Benfica will be looking to get back on track against Nacional, who have had a terrible start to the 2016/2017 season.
What time: Saturday, August 27th at 12:30 PST/15:30 EST/19:30 UTC/20:30 WEST
What stadium: The Estádio da Madeira, which has a max capacity of 5,132, will host this match.
Which channel:
- In the USA: Univision Deportes USA, fuboTV, RTP Internacional
- In Portugal: SIC, Sport TV1, RTP África, Benfica TV - BTV 1
- In the UK: RTP Internacional
- In Canada: RTP Internacional
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Match facts and other historical stats - Nacional vs. Benfica
- Benfica have won their last 12 road fixtures
- The Eagles have also won their last nine games versus Nacional across all competitions
- Nacional have lost five out of their past six fixtures, whilst conceding at least two goals in all but one of their last six home matches against Benfica
Team news
Nacional have had a poor start to this term. They lost their season opener 2-0, and as a result of a delayed match, now have played one less game than most other sides in the league table. Unfortunately for the hosts, they have a bad track record against Benfica, and that does not appear to be changing anytime soon. At least, not this Saturday.
Meanwhile, Benfica will be looking to get back on track after settling for a draw in their last fixture. Eagles fans, naturally, are going to have one eye on the result of the game between Sporting CP and Porto with the hope that perhaps both sides will end up also dropping points this weekend. The visitors still will not be able to rely on the talismanic attacker Jonas as the veteran striker remains out due to an injury, but Rui Vitoria will be demanding a better performance from his men after their 1-1 stalemate on matchday two.
Broadcast info - Sporting CP vs. Porto
Who's playing: Both Sporting CP and Porto are the only sides with a perfect win record so far this season. However, only one of these teams can conclude matchday three with three wins out of three as they clash this Sunday.
What time: Sunday, August 28th at 10:00 PST/13:00 EST/17:00 UTC/18:00 WEST
What stadium: The Estádio José Alvalade, which holds up to 50,095, will be the venue for this match.
Which channel:
- In the USA: Premium Sports Broadband, fuboTV
- In Portugal: Sport TV1
- In the UK: BT Sport 3, BT Sport Live Streaming
- In Canada: Premium Sports Canada
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Match details, result and original broadcast info
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Match facts and other historical stats - Sporting CP vs. Porto
- Sporting CP are undefeated in their last 10 home matches against Porto (across all competitions)
- Sunday's hosts have won their last 11 league fixtures
- Porto have won all but one of their last seven games
Team news
Sporting CP have brought in two new faces: Arsenal's Joel Campbell and Brazilian striker Andre from Corinthians. The Lions could also see two players depart before the end of this summer's transfer window: Islam Slimani and Joao Mario. Last season saw them finish second under the tutelage of ex-Benfica boss Jorge Jesus, and they will be looking to finally get the better of Benfica to clinch their first league title in over a decade this May.
Meanwhile, Porto will be coming into this game having sealed their spot in the Champions League group stages. The Dragons made their numerical advantage count as they picked up a comfortable 3-0 win in the second leg to make it 4-1 on aggregate. However, the victory came at a price as key player Maxi Pereira picked up a major injury and is set to miss at least the next couple of months.
Primeira Liga - Other fixtures: Matchday 3 schedule
- 12:30 PST/15:30 EST/20:30 WEST - Aug 26: Vitória Guimarães vs Paços de Ferreira
- 08:00 PST/11:00 EST/16:00 WEST - Aug 27: Tondela vs Belenenses
- 10:15 PST/13:15 EST/18:15 WEST - Aug 27: Estoril vs Sporting Braga
- 08:00 PST/11:00 EST/16:00 WEST - Aug 28: Boavista vs Chaves
- 08:00 PST/11:00 EST/16:00 WEST - Aug 28: Moreirense vs Marítimo
- 12:15 PST/15:15 EST/20:15 WEST - Aug 28: Rio Ave vs Feirense
- 13:00 PST/16:00 EST/21:00 WEST - Aug 28: Vitória Setúbal vs Arouca
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| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sporting CP | 28 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 83 | 27 | +56 | 74 | WWWWW | |
| 2 | Benfica | 29 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 65 | 23 | +42 | 70 | WLWWW | |
| 3 | Porto | 29 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 53 | 23 | +30 | 59 | DLLWW | |
| 4 | Sporting Braga | 29 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 61 | 40 | +21 | 59 | WLWWD | |
| 5 | Vitória Guimarães | 29 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 45 | 29 | +16 | 57 | DWWWW | |
| 6 | Moreirense | 29 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 30 | 33 | -3 | 43 | LDLWL | |
| 7 | Arouca | 29 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 50 | 39 | +11 | 43 | WWWLL | |
| 8 | Famalicão | 28 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 31 | 35 | -4 | 35 | DWWDL | |
| 9 | Casa Pia | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 29 | 41 | -12 | 32 | DDWLL | |
| 10 | Farense | 29 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 38 | 41 | -3 | 31 | DWLDL | |
| 11 | Rio Ave | 29 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 31 | 37 | -6 | 30 | DWDDD | |
| 12 | Boavista | 29 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 34 | 55 | -21 | 29 | LLDLW | |
| 13 | Estoril | 29 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 43 | 50 | -7 | 29 | LDWWL | |
| 14 | Gil Vicente | 29 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 36 | 48 | -12 | 28 | LLLLD | |
| 15 | Estrela | 29 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 31 | 45 | -14 | 28 | DDLDW | |
| 16 | Portimonense | 29 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 32 | 62 | -30 | 27 | DWLLL | |
| 17 | Chaves | 29 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 28 | 60 | -32 | 22 | WLLLD | |
| 18 | Vizela | 29 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 28 | 60 | -32 | 21 | LLLLW |
