Maritimo will face Sporting CP in the Liga Portugal on May 13th, 2023. This will be the seventh meeting between the two sides, with Sporting CP winning four matches, Maritimo winning one, and one match ending in a draw.

Current Form

Maritimo currently stands in the 16th position, while Sporting CP is fourth in the league. Maritimo has not won a game in its last six matches, with three losses and three draws. Sporting CP, on the other hand, has won their last three games in a row, with no losses or draws in the last eleven.

Last Matches

In their last five matches, Maritimo has won, lost or drawn one game each. In contrast, Sporting CP has won three games and drawn two games. In their last match, Sporting CP defeated Pacos de Ferreira with a score of 4 – 0, while Maritimo drew with Rio Ave 2 – 2.

Analysis

Looking at the performances of the two teams, Sporting CP has a much stronger attacking edge than Maritimo. Sporting CP has shown that they are very strong in attacking down the wings, and creating scoring opportunities through individual skill. They also pose a significant threat during counter-attacks and attacking set-pieces.

On the other hand, Maritimo’s strengths are their ability to create scoring chances through individual skill, their performance in aerial duels, and their ability to steal the ball from the opposition. However, they struggle in finishing scoring chances, defending against attacks down the wings, and defending against long shots and counter-attacks. Additionally, they are weak when it comes to avoiding individual errors and protecting the lead.

Prediction

Sporting CP has won four times and lost only once in their last six encounters with Maritimo. With their current form and strong attacking edge, Sporting CP is likely to dominate the game. Based on current statistics and previous performance, we predict that Sporting CP will win with a score of 3 – 0.