Marítimo - Paços de Ferreira betting tips and odds

Marítimo should not have bigger problems running away with three points in this match if they stick to their game plan. However, Paços de Ferreira can be a tough nut to crack and the home side need to be on top of their game.

Given their reputation for perseverance, we expect Paços de Ferreira to give their best effort in this match.

The hosts are coming off from a narrow away defeat Arouca from the previous Primeira Liga fixture. They were never able to put up a real fight as they fell behind in the first 45 minutes and never got a chance to catch up despite the minimum goal deficit.

The previous round was an embarrassment for Paços de Ferreira - right on their home stadium. They held the line for 45 minutes against Famalicão, who were generally considered the favourites. The second half was a complete wash, however, ending in a 1:3 defeat.

The hosts have a dubious performance record at home. The previous 3 times they played at home were marked with over 5 goals conceded. That’s bad news considering playing at home is usually seen as an advantage.

Paços de Ferreira may need more consistency in their defense if they want to get anywhere. They have more than 5 conceded goals over their 3 most recent home games, for instance.

One of the main reasons the bookies are pricing a home win at 2.20 is the previous clash between these two teams. Earlier in the season, Marítimo won as visitors. To be fair, though, it was a relatively narrow victory.

Both teams will be able to field their strongest lineups this Saturday, with no injuries or suspensions to worry about.

Though it’s a stretch, a Draw bet is likely the best option when it comes to betting on this match. With the odds at 3.20 with bwin, it’s not exactly the safest of bets – but it’s quite strong when it comes to value.