In this week 15 match on the 8th of January, Marítimo will play host to Sporting CP in a meeting of these two extremely mismatched Primeira Liga teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 17 degrees, a perfect day for football. Marítimo is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Rio Ave. André Vidigal struck first for Marítimo in the 37th minute, then in the 5th minute of the first half’s stoppage time, Gonçalo Rodrigues sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Aderllan Santos earning Rio Ave a comeback draw. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 7 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Sporting CP recorded a 3-0 shutout win against Paços de Ferreira. Pedro Porro struck first for Sporting CP in the 3rd minute on a feed from Nuno Santos, then Nuno Santos added another in the 22nd minute on a feed from Marcus Edwards At the end of 90 a dissapointed Paços de Ferreira couldn’t manage to score, and Sporting CP took the shutout win. Sporting CP looks to continue their winning ways, having 8 wins in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season Sporting CP won the head to head battle with 1 win.
Sporting CP’s top weapon lately has been Pedro Porro, who has two goals in the last five matches. Marítimo’s top weapon lately has been André Vidigal, who has two goals in the last 5 matches.