Rafael Guillén
This match will be an important duel for both, but due to different situations. Marítimo vs Porto confronts the “Maior das Ilhas” (the best of the islands), which is not even the best of its colony, is almost at the bottom of the table, and receives a Dragons that continue to climb positions and are dangerous.
At JefeBet we are prepared to provide you with the best sports betting information and Primeira Liga predictions, so here is our prediction for this match between Marítimo and Porto.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Marítimo vs Porto Primeira Liga Matchday 18 Game on February 2, 2023
- Where: Estadio do Marítimo, Madeira, Portugal
- When: Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 2:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: Maritimo (+110) / Tie (+440) / Porto (-435)
- Asian Handicap: Maritimo (AH -0.5 -117) / Porto (AH +0.5, -107)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-167) / Under (+128)
- Both teams score: Yes (+108) / No (-143)
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Marítimo Preview
They cannot fall to the bottom of the table because that place is exclusive to Pacos de Ferreira, who are already planning their season in the Lusitanian second division, but to get out of the bottom they need 5 points, which is not easy.
They have had some improvement, because the tournament started horribly. After eight consecutive games lost, they did not even beat the secondary at the back of the stadium, but they changed coach and Joao Henriques made them more competitive.
Of the last nine matches, they have already lost only two games, won three, and drawn four. Surprisingly, they are still second to last, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. With the new coach, they have tried to finish plays; and, from medium distance, they have increased their shots by 25% and have already scored three goals outside the box (11 in the league).
Possible lineup (4-4-2): Giorgi Makaridze; Claudio Winck, Moises Mosquera, Rene Santos, Vitor Costa; Bruno Xadas, Val, Diogo Mendes, Leo Pereira; Pablo Morenos, Percy Liza.
Porto Preview
Porto needs to win because Braga is one point ahead of them, and they face Sporting Lisbon, so if they lose points they can take advantage and move to second place in the standings.
Sergio Conceiçao’s team has won seven consecutive matches, and when they play away from home, their performance does not drop. They have only lost one of the nine matches they have played away from Do Dragao.
Their midfield is one of the best in Portugal, as the level of Matheus and Stephen Eustaquio is spectacular. Both are being the balance of the team, and they also contribute with goals. They have just won the Portuguese League Cup, so they will be motivated and happy.
Possible Lineup (4-3-3): Claudio Ramos; Joao Mario, Pepe, Iván Marcano, Wendell; Otavio, Matheus, Stephen Eustaquio; Pepe, Mehdi Taremi, Wenderson Galeno.
JefeBet Prediction
They played on matchday 1 in Porto and the Dragons beat Marítimo by 5-1. Thus, we believe that, although it will not be by such a scandalous result, Porto will win again. The Lions have played eight times at home and have won only twice—they’re going to get blown away again.
Prediction: Marítimo 0-2 Porto.
