Belenenses and Marítimo face in Estádio do Restelo, in a match for this phase of the League Cup (Group Stage). In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which records 4 wins and 1 draw in the last 5 matches. In fact, the last time these two teams played a match at this stadium was on 12-08-2017, in a match for the Primeira Liga that ended with the victory of Belenenses by (1-0). The only goal of the match was scored by Nuno Tomás (47 ‘). In this game the home factor may be decisive, since both teams present considerable differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Belenenses:
The home team comes to this 2nd round of Group B after a draw in its opening in this group stage, against the Madeira Union, by (1-1). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 2 draws and 10 losses in away matches; against 6 victories, 3 draws and 6 defeats in their stadium. In the last match that they disputed, for the Primeira Liga, they lost with Sporting Braga away by (4-0). In the last 10 home matches Belenenses has won 5, tied 3 and lost 2. They have not been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 8 of the last 10 matches.
The Belenenses had a very positive start to the season, conquering several favorable results at home, however, this performance fell and no longer wins for six consecutive days. It is important to note that the locals come to this game with a heavy defeat in the field of Braga, by 4-0, confirming in this way the gray period that crosses.
Coach Domingos Paciencia should line up the team in 4-3-3, benefiting the organization of his block and the fast transitions, looking for most of the time forward Jesus Hernandez. The great headache of the local coach is in the ineffectiveness of the team, since he scored on average only 0.7 goals in the last 10 games played. However, André Sousa is the best finalist of the team, with 4 goals scored.
Maritime:
The visiting team reached the second day of Group B after a draw in its opening in this group stage, against Sporting Lisbon, by (0-0). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses in away matches; against 10 wins and 5 draws in his stadium. The team comes to this match after a loss away with Porto by (3-1). In the last 10 away matches for all competitions, Marítimo has won 4, tied 2 and lost 4. Their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. In their away matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 9 of the last 22 matches have ended with Under 1,5 goals. In the last 6 away matches for all competitions there are 2 periods that stand out: they have scored 3 of their 6 goals between minutes (31’-45 ‘); He suffered 5 of his 9 goals between the minutes (76’-90 ‘).
The timing of the Maritime season is very positive, despite not having presented the quality of the previous year, but still has caused enormous difficulties to the largest clubs in Portugal. In the last match for the League Cup, the island team of Madeira added a beautiful draw on Sporting’s home ground, by 0-0. On the other hand, the defeat against FC Porto on the last day should not disturb the team in this game.
For this game, coach Daniel Ramos must opt for a more supported style of play, with successive organized attacks, most often looking for striker Rodrigo Pinho. On the other hand, the end Ricardo Valente is the great danger on the attack front, being a very fast player. Injuries will not be a Maritime problem for this game.
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