In the upcoming Liga Portugal match, Vizela will take on Maritimo at 20:15 on 19/05/2023. This will be their fifth meeting, with Vizela winning the last match 3-0. In this article, we will take a deep dive into the stats and trends of both teams to provide an objective and analytical prediction for the upcoming match.

Vizela Performance Analysis

Currently ranked 9th in the Liga Portugal, Vizela has been struggling lately with 5 consecutive losses. Their current win or draw streak is 1, with one clean sheet. Their failed to score streak is 2.

Maritimo Performance Analysis

Maritimo is currently in 16th place, having lost their last 4 matches. They have not won or drawn in their previous match and have not kept a clean sheet either. They have not had a failed to score streak yet.

Previous Encounters

In their previous encounter, Vizela won 3-0 against Maritimo, while the match before that ended in a 1-1 draw. They played twice last year, with Maritimo winning once in the Liga Portugal and Vizela winning the other in a friendly match.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Maritimo’s strengths include their ability to perform well in attacking set pieces and aerial duels while also being good at stealing the ball from the opposition. However, they struggle in finishing scoring chances and defending against attacks down the wings, long shots, skillful players, and countering. They also need to improve their ability to avoid individual errors and protect their lead.

Vizela, on the other hand, excels in counter-attacks, creating scoring chances, and coming back from losing positions while also being good at stealing the ball. They struggle with keeping possession of the ball and finishing scoring chances. They also need to work on avoiding offside and defending against attacks down the wings and long shots.

Playing Style

Maritimo plays with width and attempts many shots, long shots, and crosses while attack through the right. They are an aggressive team that rotates their first eleven frequently. Vizela attacks through the middle and left and takes many shots while opposing teams play aggressively against them.

Prediction

Given the current form of both teams, it’s a tough call, but we are predicting a draw. Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses that could potentially cancel each other out. Our prediction for the final score is Vizela 1-1 Maritimo.