Chaves - Farense predictions and free betting tips [04/02/2024]

In the district of Vila-Real, located in Northern Portugal, an interesting game involving the local "Chaves", which got stuck in the three outsiders of the Primeira Liga. Visiting them is "Farense", whose 8th place in the championship table is slightly surprising. 

"Chaves"

"Chaves" play a peculiar style in the Primeira Liga this season. Despite not showing anything supernatural, they still attract considerable attention from Portuguese football experts. The constant tactical moves from the "flaviense" coach Moreno are rated by journalists, but for now, they don't bring the kind of results that could help getting out of the championship table's sludge. "Chaves" often fall short in terms of class compared to their competitors, which is noticeable, even though it seems that Moreno's team is stylistically doing the right things.

This year, the "flaviense" managed to get three draws and lost to "Sporting Lisbon" (0:3). Out of all the clashes last month, perhaps only against "Rio Ave" did "Chaves" have a chance to win, but the execution of scoring chances let them down. Defence is the main concern for  "Chaves", but we've seen how Moreno's players can play on the opponent's half of the field, as in the case with "Rio Ave". Against "Farense", they must aim for the victory, and I think the key to proper play for the "flaviense" will be competent work from their defence.

"Farense"

A lot of praise has been directed at José Mota, who managed to raise the "Farense" club from the Second League to the Primeira Liga. Portuguese sports media do not make him a hero, nonetheless, he is deservedly called the team's architect. "Farense", naturally, often wins in the championship, making a special emphasis on those competitors who can be realistically defeated. At the beginning of this year, "Algarvio Leões" managed to beat "Gil Vicente" and "Casa Pia" and they could also not have conceded to "Portimonense" had it not been for a penalty in the middle of the second half.

"Farense" is having a fairly strong season in the Primeira Liga, but the tightness in the table is such that a series of failures can easily lead to sliding down towards the relegation zone. Against "Chaves", they need to play carefully, not diverting too much in attack, because the opponent uses speed runs to their penalty area quite well and often through the flanks. I think "Farense" will aim not to impose initiative on "Chaves", but simply try to outplay the championship's outsider tactically. 

Head-to-head

In the 1st round, "Chaves" played amicably away against "Farense" and lost 0:5, conceding most of the goals within a short period of time at the start of the first half.

Match prediction: "Chaves" - "Farense"

Chaves' players likely have worked on their errors after that thumping from "Algarvio Leões", so we won't see anything similar in the second round match. The teams will proceed road carefully, but effective defence is the most important aspect in such a match. I'm laying the under 2.5 total goals in this match. 

First Half Score Prediction:

I'm going for a 0:0 at half-time. I don't believe the teams will amp up their offensive actions already in the first half of the match.