On Thursday evening, Maritimo host Vitoria Setubal with the home team looking to secure their status in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.
Maritimo are currently 15th placed in the Portuguese top-flight, eight points clear of the relegation zone. The home side should have done enough to secure their place in the Primeira Liga for next season. However, they will still be keen to keep adding to their points tally.
Jose Gomes’ team have a poor recent record in the Portuguese top-flight, having won just one of their last nine league outings. They have also suffered three straight league defeats, last time out suffering a 2-0 defeat at Moreirense.
Maritimo have a poor recent home record in the Portuguese top-flight, as they have won just once in their previous four home matches in the Primeira Liga. Their recent home games in the league have been high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in their last three matches on their own patch.
Vitoria Setubal look to have very little to play for in the Portuguese top-flight this season, as they are 12th place in the table, 12 points clear of the relegation zone.
A recent poor run of form in the Primeira Liga has hindered their chances of making the European places, though, as they have failed to win in six league outings.
Last time out they recorded a creditable 1-1 draw with reigning champions Benfica.
Vitoria Setubal have a poor recent away record in the Portuguese top-flight, as they have won just three of their last 12 matches on the road. They have now failed to win any of their last three matches in the Primeira Liga, picking up two draws and suffering one defeat.
Both teams head into this game in poor form. Therefore, is little surprise that Forebet predicts that this game will finish in a low-scoring draw.