FC Porto vs FC Arouca

FC Porto's title defence and Arouca's bid to build on last season's eighth-place finish collide at the Estádio do Dragão, with both sides unbeaten in the young Primeira Liga campaign. Porto arrive as reigning champions and fresh Portuguese Super Cup winners, while Arouca hope their late-season form under manager Vasco Seabra carries into this new season. Porto opened their campaign with a 2-0 win over Alverca, penalties converted by André Silva and Gabri Veiga. Arouca began with an away win at Vitória Guimarães, continuing the form that earned them 42 points last term. Historically Porto dominate this fixture, winning 16 of the last 19 meetings to Arouca's 2, with one draw. Watch for Alfonso Trezza, Arouca's leading scorer last season, testing a Porto defence built around its attacking depth. Porto's home record and squad depth make them clear favourites, though Arouca's improved organisation under Seabra should keep this from turning one-sided. Our prediction: 3-1