SC Braga – Maritimo

SC Braga host Maritimo in what promises to be a tightly contested league clash, with both sides sitting on seven points. Braga sit eighth in the table, having recorded two wins, a draw and a loss while boasting a modest +1 goal difference after scoring six and conceding five. Maritimo sit two places lower in tenth, also on seven points but with a slightly poorer defensive record, netting six and letting in eight for a –2 goal difference. The match could prove pivotal for Braga’s push to break into the top half, while Maritimo will be eager to close the gap on the teams above them and improve their standing.