Sporting Lisbon vs. Maritimo

Maritimo likes to control the pace, allowing 8 goals in six Portuguese Premier League games while scoring just 6. The offense is tied for the fifth-fewest in the 18-team league. They come off a 0-0 scoreless tie at Famalicão with nine of their last 14 road games going UNDER 2.5 goals. Sporting Lisbon is tied for first defensively (3 goals surrendered in six matches), off a 1-0 shutout of Estoril. 15 of their last 23 home games have gone UNDER 2.5 goals. With six of the last seven meetings between these rivals sailing UNDER 2.5, look for more defense than offense. Take Maritimo/Sporting Lisbon UNDER the total.