Maritimo – Rio Ave

Maritimo host a struggling Rio Ave in what promises to be a decisive clash for the home side, who sit tenth with seven points from five games – two wins, a draw and two defeats, and a narrow 6‑8 goal difference. Rio Ave, languishing in sixteenth place, have managed only three points, their solitary victory offset by four losses and a bleak 2‑11 deficit. The gap between the two teams is stark, with Maritimo averaging a positive goal balance while Rio Ave have been unable to find the net consistently. A win for Maritimo could solidify a mid‑table push, whereas Rio Ave will need to reverse their fortunes to steer clear of the relegation zone.