Maritimo vs Leixoes tips and predictions

Leixoes asking questions in Liga Portugal 2 tussle

Leixoes could be a surprise package here but it would be some shock. They are bona fide outsiders so this is not a strong prediction.

The hosts are setting out to put some of their lacklustre outings in the past as they try to tighten things up here. On their own turf Maritimo's strikers haven't been at their best. They've scored one or less goals in 2 of their last 3 game on their own soil which is a fact that will give backers of the upset some optimism. There have been a few concerns about Maritimo's defence. They conceded at least once in 5 of their last 7 home matches which lends some statistical evidence supporting the away side.

Leixoes have actually won 3 of their last 5 trips away. If the away players show their strength they could get an unlikely result against the odds. Their best performances have been helped by their strength in the final third. They've scored at least once in all of their last 7 games and to get anything from the game they'll need to add to that strike rate. Their recent defensive prowess could be a key for them too. They have conceded no more than once in all of their last 7 matches.

Winning might be unrealistic but they can get something here, maybe just the draw. If Maritimo stamp their authority on the match they are likely to keep a clean sheet. It isn't the best value available in today's previews but the No BTTS bet seems like the best option there. As for the goal line, it's no more than one goal that stands out here considering the price that's available there.