On Tuesday evening, Tondela host Maritimo at the Estadio Joao Cardoso, in a game that could be massive in the race for survival in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.
Tondela heads into this clash in an awful run of form in the Portuguese top-flight, losing three of their last four league games. Last time out the home side suffered a 2-1 defeat at Rio Ave.
The poor recent run of form has left them in a perilous position in the table, just two points above the relegation play-off spot in the Portuguese top-flight.
Pako Ayestaran’s team have found form of late on home soil, as they are unbeaten in four league games at home, having recorded three straight victories.
One of the keys to their recent home record has been their defensive record, as they have conceded just once in their last four league matches at the Estadio Joao Cardoso.
Their recent home games in the Primeira Liga have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in six of their last seven home games.
Maritimo are in an even worst position than the home team, just a point above the relegation play-spot. The visitors are currently on a woeful run of form in the Portuguese top-flight, suffering four straight league defeats.
Last time out, the team from the Madeira capital suffered a 2-1 home defeat against Santa Clara. The game saw Maritimo concede at least two goals for the third time in four Primeira Liga outings.
The visitors have a poor recent away record in the Portuguese top-flight, losing five of their last seven league matches on their travels. Maritimo have a poor recent defensive record away from home, conceding at least two goals in six of their last nine games on their travels.
Forebet predicts that Tondela will record a potentially vital win in a low-scoring clash to move slightly closer to safety.
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