Benfica – Maritimo

Benfica head into the clash at the Estádio da Luz perched in second place with 16 points, having amassed five wins and a draw while conceding just four goals in 21‑goal fireworks. Their opponents, Marítimo, sit mid‑table in tenth, carrying seven points from two victories, a draw and two defeats, and a modest -2 goal difference after scoring six and letting in eight. The disparity in form and firepower suggests a dominant display for the home side, yet Marítimo’s occasional resilience means they will be keen to overturn the odds and scrape a point on the road. This encounter could well widen the gap at the top of the league, while also testing whether the league’s lower‑half teams can still threaten the leaders.