
Primeira Liga
- 20/21
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About
Primeira Liga, also known as Liga NOS, is a professional football league in Portugal for men. There are overall 18 teams that compete for the title every year between September and May. The current holder of the title is FC Porto and the team that holds the most titles is SL Benfica. SofaScore tracks live football scores and Primeira Liga table, results, statistics and top scorers. In the 20/21 season, among the most popular teams in Primeira Liga for online searches are SL Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP. To follow today’s games and other active leagues, please visit the main page for all competitions in Portugal.
Competition format of Primeira Liga
The first edition of the Primeira Liga took place in 1934 when the first league winner was Porto . The teams are placed in 1 table, with a promotion and relegation system for the best and worst-performing teams. The last 2 teams are relegated to the Segunda Liga. Each team plays overall 306 games in one season and the winner is the team that has the most points at the end of the season. The top 1 team qualify for the Champions League main tournament or preliminary qualifications. Additional 1 team qualify for Champions League Qualification tournament or preliminary qualifications. Additional 1 team qualify for Europa League tournament or preliminary qualifications. Additional 2 teams qualify for Europa League Qualification tournament or preliminary qualifications.
Top scorers and goals
The top scorer in the Primeira Liga 19/20 season was Haris Seferović with 23 goals. The average number of goals in the league for season 20/21 is 2.42 per game.
Team stadiums and attendance
The team with the largest stadium is Benfica with the total capacity of 64,160. The highest attendance per game in the season Primeira Liga 19/20 was 62,956. This was during the match between Benfica and Paços de Ferreira. The total attendance in Primeira Liga 19/20 season was 2,406,284. The average attendance per game was 10,239.
TV partners and official organization
The largest TV partner for Primeira Liga is Sport TV. The organization that is in charge of the league is Liga Portuguesa de Futebol Profissional.
Top 8 important questions about Primeira Liga
#1 Which team in Primeira Liga has the most titles?
The team with the most titles in Primeira Liga is SL Benfica.
#2 Which team is the current titleholder in Primeira Liga?
The current titleholder in Primeira Liga is FC Porto.
#3 What rank of competition is Primeira Liga in Portugal?
Primeira Liga is the level 1 division in Portugal.
#4 How many rounds are played each season in Primeira Liga?
Overall 34 rounds are played in Primeira Liga each season.
#5 How many goals are scored on average in Primeira Liga in 20/21?
The average number of goals in Primeira Liga is 2.42 per game in 20/21.
#6 Is there a playoff round in Primeira Liga after the regular season?
There isn't a playoff competition after the regular season in Primeira Liga.
#7 When does the Primeira Liga start and when does it finish?
The Primeira Liga usually starts in September and ends in May.
#8 How many groups are there in Primeira Liga competition?
The teams in Primeira Liga are placed in 1 group.