SC Braga are heading into this match in much better shape than Maritimo. Braga have been very hard to beat lately, drawing their last three away games and winning the one before that, showing they are a tough side to get past. On the other hand, Maritimo have been struggling, losing three of their last five matches, which suggests they are not in great form.

The recent history between these two teams shows that their meetings are often very tight and low-scoring, with three of the last six games ending with just one goal separating the sides. Given Braga's solid recent form and Maritimo's difficulties, this looks like a match that Braga should win, though it might not be a high-scoring affair.