In this week 17 match on the 9th of January, Portimonense plays host to Marítimo in a Primeira Liga match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 13 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, Portimonense recorded a 2-3 loss against Sporting CP. Bruno Reis struck first for Portimonense on an own goal in the 21st minute, then Paulinho got the equalizer for Sporting CP in the 65th minute on a feed from Nuno Santos Finally they completed the comback in the 76th minute on a goal by Paulinho to cap off a wild match. Portimonense is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches, while 9th placed Marítimo is fresh off their 2-0 shutout win against Vizela. Joel Tagueu struck first for Marítimo in the 54th minute from the penalty spot, then Rafik Guitane added another in the 72nd minute In the end, Vizela was frustrated by Marítimo’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Marítimo ended the match with the shutout victory. Marítimo is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches.
This will be the first match for these two teams against eachother this season. Last season Portimonense won the head to head battle with 1 win.
Joel Tagueu has been the most prolific scorer on Marítimo in the last five matches with three goals. Portimonense’s most prolific scorer has been Aylton Boa Morte. The attacker has netted two goals over the last five matches.