On Saturday night, Chaves and Porto clash at the Estádio Municipal Eng. Manuel Branco Teixeira in a potentially vital Primeira Liga game at both ends of the pitch.
Only a win will do for ChavesWith only three remaining games, Chaves are in 17th place in the table, five points adrift of 16th place Portimonense. The home team are also six points adrift of the safety. With that in mind, only a win will do for Moreno’s team.
A 3-1 defeat at Casa Pia last time out means that Chaves have won just one of their previous nine games in the Primeira Liga. The match was another high-scoring encounter, as three of their last four Liga games have produced over 2.5 goals.
Chaves are winless in their last four home matches in the Primeira Liga. However, at least a 2-2 draw against Estoril last time out ended a run of three consecutive home defeats in the Primeira Liga.
Porto held leaders Sporting last time outThe visitors made it three games unbeaten in the Primeira Liga last time out with a 2-2 home draw against Liga leaders Sporting CP. However, the draw means that Sergio Conceicao’s team has won just once in their last five Liga games.
Despite their recent lack of Liga wins, Porto is still third in the table, occupying the Europa League qualification spot. They have also scored at least two goals in their last three matches in the Primeira Liga.
Porto’s recent away record in the Portuguese top flight is highly inconsistent. The visitors have won three, drawn one and lost two of their last six away matches on their travels.
They have struggled defensively of late away from home, as Porto has kept just one clean sheet in their last eight matches on their travels.
What am I backing?Both team’s recent form has been underwhelming. However, I am backing the away win as the visitors should have too much quality for the home team.
