Maritimo vs Arouca Prediction: Last placed team looking for a salvation

Maritimo desperately need a win, the first one of the season, and maybe this match is great opportunity for it. The host also lost in the cup match against the second league team Mafra which only make the despair of the team and fans bigger. Maritimo has a better h2h stats against Arouca and that is what gives the fans hope that their team will finally win.

Maritimo is currently the last placed team in Portugal with only one point won in 9 matches. The team is also out of the Cup competition and all focus now goes to the league and avoiding relegation which will be extremely difficult. This team has only one draw and eight defeats, 6 goals scored and even 25 goals conceded. He played draw in the last round against Boavista and this match at home can be turning point for him if he manage to win.

The visitor can be pleased with his form so far this season. Currently placed in 11th place with 12 points 3 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats. Arouca advanced in the Cup and in the league hasn’t defeat in last 3 matches, winning in the last round comfortable with 4:1 against Famalicao. 

Every match until the end of the season will be as final for the home team, and he must start earning points especially when playing at home. Only 1 point in 9 matches is below every expectations, and it isn’t enough for the top rank of the Portugal football. Maritimo must find a way to turn things around if he wants to be part of this league next season. Arouca isn’e under so much pressure as the host, but even he needs points to stay up in the middle of the table.