League-position context
Sporting CP rank2nd
Maritimo rank13th
Sporting CP points86
Maritimo points35
Sporting CP: #2 · 86 pts · GD +58
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 45 pts above the play-off edge. 56 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Maritimo: #13 · 35 pts · GD -18
51 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
51-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.