CS Marítimo vs FC Porto

FC Porto's trip to Madeira matters for very different reasons on each side. The Dragões sit top of the Primeira Liga with a perfect seven wins from seven, 21 points banked, while Marítimo — back in the top flight after winning last season's Liga Portugal 2 title — are 11th with 8 points and already working to pull away from the relegation zone. Porto's start has been built on defensive solidity and a league-best goal difference, with William Gomes stepping up as a scoring threat in attack since Samu Aghehowa's long-term injury. Marítimo's form has been choppier — an opening-day win over Casa Pia through Raphael Guzzo gave them hope, but three defeats in seven matches show the step up in quality. Historically this fixture has favoured the visitors, with Porto winning three of the last six meetings and Marítimo managing just one. Our prediction: 1-3