Vitória SC – Maritimo

Match analysis

Vitória SC host a struggling Marítimo in what promises to be a tightly contested encounter, with the home side languishing in 13th place on just four points from one win, one draw and four defeats, having scored only four goals while conceding seven. Marítimo sit three spots higher in 10th, holding seven points after two victories, a draw and two losses, and boast a slightly superior goal tally of six for and eight against. The disparity in recent form suggests the visitors will be keen to capitalize on their better record, while Vitória will be desperate to halt a run of four straight defeats and climb out of the relegation zone. Both teams will be aware that three points could prove decisive in the battle for survival as the season edges toward its climax.