Leiria vs Maritimo Prediction & Betting Tips (29 September)

Leiria have made the most of home advantage recently, winning ten of their previous 13 matches in front of their own supporters as they bid to gain promotion from the Liga Portugal 2. Maritimo have not exactly been pulling up too many trees on their travels, suffering seven defeats in 13 fourth-tier trips to dent their quest for a playoff place.

Under 3.5 goals has been the order of the day in Leiria home games in the Liga Portugal 2 recently, with 18 of the previous 20, including nine on the bounce of late, subscribing to this particular scoring model. What’s more, eight of the last nine Maritimo away matches at this level have followed the same pattern, so three goals or fewer are expected when the sides meet.

Maritimo are rarely involved in dull encounters, with 13 of their previous 16 top-flight fixtures serving up goals at both ends of the pitch, and there is every reason to expect more of the same against these opponents. That is because seven of the last ten Leiria home matches at this level have followed suit.