League-position context
Sporting CP rank3rd
Maritimo rank17th
Sporting CP points59
Maritimo points21
Sporting CP: #3 · 59 pts · GD +15
18 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Maritimo: #17 · 21 pts · GD -9
56 pts off the top 2. 22 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts from safety.
38-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.