Sporting CP should feel frustrated after securing just a point on their trip to SC Braga. After all, they went ahead three times, but their lead was pegged back each time. Their defensive coordination is not at last year’s levels and they will need to improve in that regard if they want to win their first league match. Rio Ave FC were far from impressive on their return to Primeira Liga as they lost at home to FC Vizela. The ‘Vilacondenses’ endured a disappointing second half, in which they lost a lot of duels and failed to create chances. On top of their bad moment, Rio Ave FC will not have Luís Freire on the bench, which might affect their performance. With that in mind, and combined with Sporting CP having by far the better team, an home win is the likeliest scenario. 2:1