Maritimo have collected seven points from their first five matches and have shown capability on the road, notably securing a 2-1 win at Famalicao. Moreirense have struggled for defensive consistency, conceding twelve goals across five league games and remaining winless at home this season with a draw and a defeat. Backing Maritimo to avoid defeat offers solid coverage across the most probable match outcomes.
Moreirense vs Maritimo prediction
- Round
- Regular Season - 6
- Venue
- Parque de Jogos Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas, Moreira de Cónegos
- Referee
- Fabio Melo, Portugal
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 1W-1D-3L · -4 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-1D-3L · -5 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Maritimo or Draw (Double Chance) at 66% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Moreirense welcome Maritimo to the Parque Joaquim de Almeida Freitas for matchday six of the Primeira Liga campaign. The hosts sit 13th in the table with four points from their opening five fixtures, having suffered three defeats while conceding twelve goals across that run. Their home record includes a 2-2 draw with SC Braga and a 4-0 defeat against Benfica.
Maritimo occupy ninth position with seven points from their five matches, recording two wins, one draw, and two losses. They arrive seeking to rebound from consecutive defeats against Arouca and Benfica, but their earlier results included a 2-1 away victory over Famalicao and a 1-0 home triumph against Casa Pia.
Historical encounters between these sides have tended to be tight and low-scoring, with the ten-match head-to-head record producing an average of just 2.1 goals per match. With both sides looking to stabilise their defensive structures after recent setbacks, a closely contested encounter is anticipated.
Key factors
- Moreirense have conceded twelve goals in five league matches, averaging 2.4 goals against per game.
- Moreirense remain without a win on home soil this season, recording one draw and one defeat.
- Maritimo hold a three-point advantage over Moreirense in the standings after five rounds.
- Seven of the previous ten head-to-head meetings between these teams produced under 2.5 goals.
- Maritimo have scored in four of their five league matches so far this season.
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 2.6 goals per game (Moreirense at home plus Maritimo away).
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | SC Braga | 8 | -1 | 11 |
| 10 | Estrela | 8 | -1 | 10 |
| 11 | Vitória SC | 9 | 0 | 8 |
| 12 | Moreirense | 8 | -7 | 8 |
| 13 | Maritimo | 9 | -10 | 8 |
| 14 | Famalicao | 8 | -1 | 7 |
| 15 | Rio Ave | 8 | -9 | 7 |
| 16 | NacionalLiga Portugal (Relegation) | 8 | -9 | 4 |
Head-to-head
- 4
- Moreirense
- 3
- Draws
- 3
- Maritimo
Moreirense have won 4 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.1 goals a game, only 30% went over 2.5.
- 2022-03-06Moreirense0-1Maritimo
- 2021-10-01Maritimo0-0Moreirense
- 2021-03-07Maritimo0-2Moreirense
- 2020-10-25Moreirense2-1Maritimo
- 2020-03-08Moreirense2-0Maritimo
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