Porto have won 23 of their last 26 home matches against Maritimo in all competitions. Porto have won 15 of their last 17 home matches (Liga Portugal). Porto have kept a clean sheet in 7 of their last 9 matches (Liga Portugal). Porto have scored at least 2 goals in 9 of their last 10 home matches (Liga Portugal). Porto have been winning at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 7 home matches against Maritimo in all competitions. Porto have seen over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches against Maritimo in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Maritimo's last 3 games (Liga Portugal). Porto have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches against Maritimo in all competitions.
FC Porto enjoyed a wonderful campaign last year, but that came with a price as they lost crucial players Fábio Vieira, Vitinha and Mbemba. Nonetheless they were able to beat CD Tondela last weekend to win the Super Cup and are expected to be dominant in most Primiera Liga matches. CS Marítimo really improved under Vasco Seabra last season and were close to securing a European spot. However, they should head into the season with the ambition of not being relegated. The home side should be full of confidence after winning their 23rd Super Cup and are expected to dominate from the start. Anything but a FC Porto win would be a major surprise. 3:0
Danny Loaders was impressive against CD Tondela and might earn a start on Saturday. André Franco was signed in midweek, but he's not expected to feature right away. Otávio and David Carmo are suspended, winch opens the starting XI door to Pêpê and Fábio Cardoso. Vasco Seabra has a full squad to pick from for the first match of the season. Rafael Brito will likely be the only new signing that will make his debut with CS Marítimo on Saturday.