After a short break, the Primeira Liga is back in action this weekend, so Portuguese football fans can finally end their wait to see Benfica, Porto, and Sporting CP all battle for the coveted title this May. Although reigning champions Benfica have opened a four point lead over the chasing pack, there are still plenty of games to go, meaning that all hope is not lost just yet for Sporting CP or Porto. What will round 16 have in store for those who support teams across Portugal?
Primeria Liga Matchday 16 - U.S. viewing schedule
Below is the full U.S. schedule for round 16 of Primeira Liga action starting this Saturday:
Jan. 7: Nacional vs Sporting Braga on fuboTV at 3:45 AM PST/6:45 AM EST
Jan. 7: Estoril vs Marítimo on fuboTV 8:00 AM PST/11:00 AM EST
Jan. 7: Vitória Guimarães vs Benfica on fuboTV, Univision Deportes at 10:15 AM PST/1:15 PM EST
Jan. 7: Paços de Ferreira vs Porto on fuboTV, Univision Deportes at 12:30 PM PST/3:30 PM EST
Jan. 8: Rio Ave vs Chaves on fuboTV at 8:00 AM PST/11:00 AM EST
Jan. 8: Tondela vs Arouca on fuboTV at 8:00 AM PST/11:00 AM EST
Jan. 8: Boavista vs Vitória Setúbal on fuboTV at 10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST
Jan. 8: Sporting CP vs Feirense on fuboTV at 12:15 PM PST/3:15 PM EST
Jan. 9: Moreirense vs Belenenses on fuboTV at 12:00 PM PST/3:00 PM EST
*For more information, please navigate to each match's specific page
Primeira Liga - Matchday 16 standings
Here's how things stand so far after 15 rounds in the 2016/2017 Primeira Liga season.
| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sporting CP | 29 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 84 | 27 | +57 | 77 | 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 | Arouca | 30 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 51 | 40 | +11 | 44 | DWWWL | |
| 7 | Moreirense | 29 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 30 | 33 | -3 | 43 | LDLWL | |
| 8 | Famalicão | 29 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 31 | 36 | -5 | 35 | LDWWD | |
| 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 | 30 | 5 | 16 | 9 | 32 | 38 | -6 | 31 | DDWDD | |
| 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 |
