Saturday's Primeira Liga predictions including Gil Vicente vs. Benfica

Arouca vs. Portimonense (Saturday, 3.30pm)

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Bottom-of-the-table Portimonense will look to get their season going when they travel to face Arouca in the Primeira Liga on Saturday.

Two crushing defeats to start the campaign leave the visitors treading water already, while Arouca have had a chaotic start to the season.

We say: Arouca 2-1 Portimonense

Arouca remain unbeaten after two league games, and while they have proven they can score goals, they have also been conceding very frequently.

Portimonense have looked hopeless in their two opening matches though, letting in nine goals, and this could be another difficult evening.

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Farense vs. Chaves (Saturday, 6.00pm)

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Chaves travel to the Algarve to face newly-promoted side SC Farense on Saturday in the Primeira Liga.

Both clubs remain without a point after their first two games, despite close shaves last week with clubs who finished in the top three last season.

We say: SC Farense 0-0 Chaves

Both sides looked comfortable soaking up pressure against stronger opposition last week, despite both falling to defeat.

However, when the impetus is on them, the goal threat of both sides is still questionable, so this could be a cagey encounter.

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Gil Vicente vs. Benfica (Saturday, 8.30pm)

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Portuguese champions Benfica travel to Barcelos on Saturday to face Gil Vicente in the Primeira Liga.

After a shock opening day defeat, Benfica responded with a win in their first home game of the season last weekend, albeit in unconvincing circumstances.

We say: Gil Vicente 0-2 Benfica

Benfica have not been wholly convincing in the league yet, but with the quality in their ranks, they should come out on top here.

Gil Vicente have enjoyed a relatively strong start and should not be discouraged if Benfica get the better of them here.

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