Maritimo – Santa Clara

Maritimo host fourth‑placed Santa Clara in what promises to be a stark contrast of form. The Madeira side sit 11th with just eight points from two wins, two draws and four defeats, having scored nine and conceded fourteen. Santa Clara, meanwhile, sit comfortably in the top half on 18 points, unbeaten after five victories and three draws, and boast a solid 12‑4 goal difference. The disparity in recent results suggests Santa Clara will enter the match as clear favourites, while Maritimo will be desperate to close the gap and claw back points. A win for the visitors could widen their cushion near the top, whereas a draw would be a massive boost for the hosts’ survival hopes.