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Maritimo vs Casa Pia AC Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-06 14:35 UTC
Maritimo and Casa Pia AC open Liga Portugal campaign
The new Liga Portugal season kicks off this Saturday at the Estadio do Maritimo, with the home side Maritimo set to face Casa Pia AC in their opening fixture. This encounter marks the first matchday of the campaign, offering both teams an immediate opportunity to lay down a marker.
Team news and expected lineups
Both Maritimo and Casa Pia AC are expected to field their strongest available XIs for this opening day clash, with no significant absences reported for either side. Maritimo's predicted lineup features Adrian Butzke in attack, supported by a midfield unit including Simo Bouzaidi, Rodrigo Andrade, Martin Tejon, Raphael Guzzo, and Vladan Danilovic. The defence is expected to be marshalled by Paulo Henrique, Romain Correia, Rafael Fernandes, and Igor Juliao, with Alfonso Pastor in goal.
Casa Pia AC's expected starting XI sees Henrique Araujo leading the line, with Rochinha, Gabi Pereira, Lawrence Ofori, and Sebastian Perez forming the midfield. The defensive contingent is anticipated to be Abdu Conte, Kaique Rocha, Joao Goulart, and Andre Geraldes, behind goalkeeper Patrick Sequeira.
Maritimo's pre-season preparations
Maritimo's recent form includes a 1-1 draw against Estrela Calheta and a 0-1 loss to Academica in club friendlies. Their final league matches of the previous season saw mixed results, with a 1-3 defeat at home to Chaves and a 1-0 victory over Portimonense. The team's performances in the latter stages of the Liga Portugal 2 campaign showed flashes of attacking intent, including a 3-2 win against Leixoes.
Casa Pia AC's recent outings
Casa Pia AC have also been involved in pre-season friendlies, securing a 1-2 win against Estrela da Amadora after an earlier 1-0 defeat to Benfica B. Their closing league fixtures of the previous Liga Portugal season offered a mixed bag, with a 1-1 draw against Rio Ave and a narrow 0-1 loss to Tondela. They also managed a notable 0-1 away victory against Vitoria de Guimaraes.
Historical encounters
In their head-to-head history, Casa Pia AC have had the better of recent meetings against Maritimo. The last league encounter saw Casa Pia AC emerge victorious with a 2-0 scoreline in March 2023. Prior to that, in October 2022, Casa Pia AC secured another win, defeating Maritimo 1-2 away from home. Their most recent friendly meeting in July 2022 ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
What to expect on matchday one
With both teams looking to start their Liga Portugal campaigns positively, this opening fixture promises an intriguing contest. The absence of any key absences suggests that managers will be able to select their preferred formations and personnel. The historical trend suggests Casa Pia AC may hold a slight edge, but Maritimo will be eager to make home advantage count on the opening day of the season.
Casa Pia AC
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
9
Araujo
13
↓66′
Osundina
8
↓79′
Pereira
10
Rochinha
80
Ofori
42
↓81′
Perez
5
↓66′
Conte
43
Sousa
4
↓81′
Goulart
18
Geraldes
31
Gomes
Bench (11)
Kevin Prieto ↑66′ · Pedro Silva Rosas ↑66′ · Alassana Jatta ↑79′ · Kaly ↑81′ · Selvi Clua ↑81′ · Raul Blanco · Daniel Azevedo · Kaique Rocha · Abdu Dafe · Ivan Mandic · Claudio Mendes
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
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