In a true derby and suffering, Nacional and Maritimo will meet in the opening round with number 5, the Primeira Liga, Friday at 22:30.
Nacional
Located in posture red lantern Championship, host band approaches the game with the clear intention to end this negative series that concluded otherwise and the previous edition. Thus, Nacional has reached no less than eight defeats in the last nine championships stages. Although it seems that finds solutions for overcoming the crisis, Manuel Machado seems still enjoys the support of management. Headed the team since 2012, the Portuguese has no an easy task in the coming period will be to dispute 3 out of 4 games away.
Maritimo
On the other side, there are no guests in an excellent time, but victory at Moreirense, keeps them above the red on the leaderboard. The goal scored by Fransergio this displacement is also the only managed the “Lions of Madeira” in the 4 matches played. In the final stage of pierudt Maritimo at home, dispute with Rio Ave, score 0-1, thus registering 8th defeat in the last nine official games. With such a balance in their own right, remains a mystery what they have to offer the two teams in Friday’s game.
direct meetings
In his last direct disputed April 2016 Maritimo has managed to win for the first time in last 8 encounters. Nacional won the last four disputes at home and things could continue on the same line after meeting Friday night.
