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Vitória SC vs Maritimo Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 23-10-2026
Oct 2319:45
Match Prediction
Expected score: Vitória SC 1-0 Maritimo
Vitória SCDrawMaritimo
Over 2.5 goalsNo (38%)
Both teams to scoreNo (43%)
Vitória SC host Maritimo in Primeira Liga Round 9, a fixture between two sides struggling to find consistency this season. The hosts sit 15th with 5 points from 8 games; Maritimo are 11th on 8 points. Both teams arrive in poor form, and this match offers little comfort to either camp — it is a contest between two sides searching for answers rather than a showcase of attacking prowess.
Team form
Vitória SC
Vitória SC have won once in their last five league games, drawing twice and losing twice. They managed only 2 goals across those five matches while conceding 6. The 0-2 defeat at Benfica on 11 October exemplified their struggles: they mustered no shots on goal and managed just 38% possession. Their season average of 0.63 goals scored per game underlines a blunt attack. At home, they drew 0-0 with Casa Pia and 1-1 with Moreirense in recent outings, suggesting they can be difficult to break down but lack the cutting edge to punish opponents.
Maritimo
Maritimo's recent record is worse. They have taken 4 points from their last five games — two draws and three defeats — while conceding 11 goals in that span. The 1-2 loss to Porto at home on 10 October was their latest outing; they had 42% possession but created little of substance, managing only 0.27 expected goals. Defensively, they have been porous all season, conceding 1.75 per game on average. Away from home, they have won only twice in 8 league matches, so travelling to a side that, while fragile, will have the advantage of playing at home.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record favours Vitória SC. In their last five meetings, Vitória have won three times at home (1-0 in 2019, 2-1 in 2017, and 1-0 in 2015), drawn once (0-0 in 2017), and lost once (3-4 away in 2015). Maritimo have not won at Vitória's ground in the available record. This historical pattern suggests the hosts carry a psychological edge, though form matters more than history in assessing a single match.
Key factors
Vitória's defensive solidity — they concede fewer goals per game than Maritimo — will be crucial. Maritimo's leaky defence (1.75 conceded per game) presents an opportunity for the hosts to exploit, yet Vitória's blunt attack (0.63 scored per game) means they must be clinical. Set pieces and defensive organisation will likely decide this. Neither side has shown attacking flair recently; both are grinding out results through structure rather than creativity. The match may well be decided by whoever makes fewer mistakes rather than who plays the better football.
Prediction
Vitória hold a slight favourite status at home, supported by their superior defensive record and historical advantage in this fixture. Maritimo arrive as a team in freefall defensively, yet Vitória's own attacking limitations mean the hosts cannot be backed with confidence. The bookmakers price a home win at 1.53, reflecting the modest edge the hosts enjoy. However, neither side looks capable of a convincing performance. A low-scoring contest is likely; both teams have struggled to create chances in recent weeks.
Vitória SC are marginally more likely to take the points, but this is no commanding home advantage. Expect a cautious, tight affair where defensive discipline trumps attacking ambition. Both sides are fragile enough that a single mistake could prove decisive. For casual viewers, this is a match to watch for organisation and resilience rather than entertainment.
Match info
Tournaments:
Primeira Liga(Regular Season - 9)
Referee:
No information
Stadium
Estádio D. Afonso Henriques, Guimarães
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Vitória SC
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Maritimo
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 2 |  Benfica | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| 3 |  Sporting CP | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 18 |
| 4 |  Santa Clara | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 18 |
| 5 |  Arouca | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 |
| 6 |  GIL Vicente | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 |
| 7 |  Academico Viseu | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 |
| 8 |  Alverca | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| 9 |  SC Braga | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| 10 |  Estrela | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
| 11 |  Maritimo | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 12 |  Moreirense | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 13 |  Famalicao | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 14 |  Rio Ave | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| 15 |  Vitória SC | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| 16 |  Nacional | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| 17 |  Casa Pia | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| 18 |  Estoril | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
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