Chaves vs FC Porto Prediction: The Dragons Still Have Some Fire Left In Them To Cause Havoc!

Chaves will welcome FC Porto at the Estádio Municipal Eng. Manuel Branco Teixeira in the 32nd round of the Primeira Liga. 

Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between Chaves vs. FC Porto, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: odds are subject to change at any time!

Chaves

Form: LDWLL

Chaves were behind yet another unfavorable outcome in their most recent match in the league against Casa Pia, suffering a convincing 3-1 defeat at the Estádio Municipal de Rio Maior.

Chaves have been on poor display in the past few weeks, recording just one victory in their last nine matches (L5, D3). At the Estádio Municipal Eng. Manuel Branco Teixeira, they've been plagued with inconsistency, going winless in their last four matches (L3, D1), casting doubt about their prospects of returning to the winning column. 

With 23 points accumulated from 31 matches, Chaves occupies the 17th spot within the relegation zone in the Primeira Liga standings and is six points adrift of safety.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Souza; Nogueira, Fernandes, Pius; Nwakali, Guzzo, Essugo, Carraca; Correia, Ribeiro, Hernandez

FC Porto

Form: DWDLL

FC Porto, on the other hand, were behind a shocking display in front of their fans in the O Clássico against league leaders Sporting CP. Despite being two goals up in the first half, it was too much of an ask to expect them to maintain their lead as a Viktor Gyökeres brace within the space of two minutes in the second half late in the game saw them play out a 2-2 draw.

The Dragons have avoided defeat in their last three league matches (D2, W1), having been on a two-match losing run against Estoril Praia (1-0) and Vitoria de Guimaraes (2-1). Away from home, they've displayed a topsy-turvy performance, recording two losses, two wins, and a solitary defeat. 

With 63 points accumulated from 31 matches, FC Porto sits in third place in the Primeira Liga standings, one point ahead of fourth-placed Braga, and is a significant 18 points behind first-placed Sporting CP. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Costa; Fernandes , Ze Pedro, Pepe, Wendell; Gonzalez, Varela; Conceicao, Pepe, Galeno; Evanilson

Match Facts

• Chaves have won one of their last nine matches in the Primeira Liga.
• FC Porto have won three of their last eight away matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Chaves averages 1.4 goals per game when playing at home, and FC Porto averages 1.6 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 15 meetings, Chaves have won 0 times, FC Porto have won 13 times, and there have been 2 draws, with the goal difference being 38-7 in favor of FC Porto.

Expert Betting Tips

FC Porto have maintained an unbeaten record in their past encounters against Chaves and are overwhelming favorites to secure maximum points away from home, where they are currently on a six-match winning streak.

Therefore, we anticipate the away side to claim maximum points by supporting them in the full-time market combined with the total under 3.5 goals.

• W2 & TU 3.5 for 2.25
• FC Porto To Score In Both Halves - Yes for 1.82
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.90