LIVE: Marítimo vs FC Porto | Liga Portugal
Maritimo hosts the perfect leader of Liga Portugal as FC Porto travels to Madeira with seven wins from seven matches and fresh from a 3-1 victory over Benfica in O Clássico.
Maritimo will host FC Porto on Saturday, October 10, on Matchday 8 of the 2026-27 Liga Portugal Betclic season. The match will be played at the Estádio do Marítimo in Funchal, with kickoff scheduled for 13:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT. Fans in the United States can watch the game LIVE on beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
How Maritimo Comes Into the Match
Maritimo enters the weekend 11th in the standings with eight points from seven games. Its record since returning to the Portuguese top flight stands at two wins, two draws and three defeats.
The Madeira club won the 2025-26 Liga Portugal 2 title to earn promotion but has now gone five league matches without a victory.
Its most recent outing ended in a 1-1 away draw against Gil Vicente. Murilo de Souza put the hosts ahead early before Israel Ayuma rescued a point for Maritimo with an equalizer in the third minute of stoppage time.
How FC Porto Comes Into the Match
FC Porto has been flawless in the league so far. The Dragons lead the standings with a perfect 21 points from seven matches, having scored 18 goals and conceded only three.
Their most recent league game was also one of the biggest fixtures of the season, as Porto defeated Benfica 3-1 in O Clássico.
Gabri Veiga opened the scoring before Alexander Bah equalized for the Eagles. Victor Froholdt quickly restored Porto's advantage, and substitute Hwang In-Beom added the third to preserve the leaders' perfect start.
The Perfect Leader Visits a Newly Promoted Side
The standings illustrate the different starts made by the two teams. FC Porto arrives in first place with 21 points, while Maritimo sits 11th on eight.
For the hosts, Saturday's match offers an opportunity to end a five-game winless run and earn a major result in front of their supporters. The Dragons, meanwhile, will be chasing an eighth consecutive league victory as they look to protect their advantage at the top of Liga Portugal.
Match Details
Match: Maritimo vs FC Porto
Competition: Liga Portugal Betclic
Matchday: 8
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Kickoff: 13:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT
Stadium: Estádio do Marítimo
City: Funchal, Portugal
Where to Watch: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
