Defending champions Porto are looking to maintain their flawless start to the 2026-27 Primeira Liga season as they head to Estadio do Fontelo to take on newly promoted Academico de Viseu on Saturday. The Dragons have secured victories in all three of their initial league matches, placing them two points ahead at the top of the Portuguese league standings. In contrast, Academico sits in 12th place, having garnered just two points from nine available. Since Francesco Farioli took over in the summer of 2025, Porto's strategy has revolved around strong defensive performances, a key factor in their title win last season, where they achieved a league-high total of 21 clean sheets. This season, Porto has continued this trend, starting with a 1-0 victory in the Super Cup against Torreense, followed by three consecutive 2-0 wins in the Primeira Liga against Alverca, Rio Ave, and Arouca. In their latest match against Arouca, Porto broke the deadlock in the 67th minute thanks to Gabri Veiga, with Borja Sainz sealing the win in the 86th minute. This victory has left Porto as the sole team with a perfect record in the league, and they will be optimistic about extending this streak against a side they have defeated in their last three encounters, all of which ended with clean sheets, although those matches were in the domestic cup. Farioli is aware that his team has alternated between wins and losses in their last four competitive away games dating back to last season, and a continuation of that trend could be detrimental after their 2-0 win at Rio Ave on matchday two. Academico's return to the top tier after a 37-year absence has presented challenges, yet Bruno Pinheiro's squad showcased their potential with a commendable 2-2 draw at Estadio da Luz in their opening match.