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Marcolini · 11th March 2007, 20:04

Maritimo vs Porto

Important match for Porto, coming back to domestic competitions after being sent out of every other competitions (UEFA Champions and Portuguese Cup). This is a typicall hard match for Porto in this ground.

Maritimo:
- Will change their usual tactics for play in counter attack against Porto.
- They are still fighting for UEFA Cup places, so they also need points.
- No strikers will be on starting eleven, squad will be lined up with strong midfield, which is the place where Porto has been showing superiority in the last games in domestic league.

Porto:
- Some players may show first signs of too many matches in the last days. Also, mood its probably not the best, now that Champions league dream is over.
- Helder Postiga and Bosingwa are both out with small injury problems.
- Porto last win on this ground was on 2001/2002 season.
- Jesualdo Ferreira said something about trying to save some of the players that have been more active to the team. Also, next game is against Sporting, and 3 players in midfield are all with 4 yellow cards, and can't afford to see another one, or will be suspended for next week.

Odds:
- Line of Maritimo +1 at around 1.75 seems pretty safe. Worst case scenario would be Porto making a hard win here, but never by 2 or 3 goals. Small stake advised on the home side.
- Over/Under line at 2.25 goals seems fair. Last games here were 1-1 and 2-2, 2 times each, in the last 4 seasons. No value here.

11th March 2007, 20:04	#6 (permalink)
Marcolini Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 86	Re: Portugal - 21st Match day Maritimo vs Porto Important match for Porto, coming back to domestic competitions after being sent out of every other competitions (UEFA Champions and Portuguese Cup). This is a typicall hard match for Porto in this ground. Maritimo: - Will change their usual tactics for play in counter attack against Porto. - They are still fighting for UEFA Cup places, so they also need points. - No strikers will be on starting eleven, squad will be lined up with strong midfield, which is the place where Porto has been showing superiority in the last games in domestic league. Porto: - Some players may show first signs of too many matches in the last days. Also, mood its probably not the best, now that Champions league dream is over. - Helder Postiga and Bosingwa are both out with small injury problems. - Porto last win on this ground was on 2001/2002 season. - Jesualdo Ferreira said something about trying to save some of the players that have been more active to the team. Also, next game is against Sporting, and 3 players in midfield are all with 4 yellow cards, and can't afford to see another one, or will be suspended for next week. Odds: - Line of Maritimo +1 at around 1.75 seems pretty safe. Worst case scenario would be Porto making a hard win here, but never by 2 or 3 goals. Small stake advised on the home side. - Over/Under line at 2.25 goals seems fair. Last games here were 1-1 and 2-2, 2 times each, in the last 4 seasons. No value here.