Chaves

vs

CS Maritimo Funchal

Preview

Chaves (home)

• Chaves sit fourth on 26 points from 16 games.
• The team tends to line up in a front-heavy 3-4-3 or 4-3-3 under Filipe Martins.
• They have struggled for consistency at home this season: 2 wins, 4 draws, 2 defeats from eight games.
• The hosts score an average of 0.75 goals per home game and concede 0.62.
• Roberto has scored 7 goals in 16 league appearances, including 3 in his last five.
• Recent form: three wins, one draw and one defeat.

CS Maritimo Funchal (away)

• CS Maritimo Funchal lead the Liga Segunda on 33 points from 16 games.
• Maritimo are unbeaten in five (3 wins, 2 draws).
• They have won 6 of 7 away fixtures this term and conceded only 2 goals in 7 away games (W6, D1).
• Vasco Matos sets up a compact midfield and a solid defensive base, effective away from home.
• Carlos Daniel has 7 goals in 16 appearances, with 3 in the last four games.

Head-to-Head

• The fixture has seen Chaves win once and the other two meetings end as draws.
• Maritimo have not won on their last two trips to Chaves.

Key Players

• Roberto - 7 goals in 16 appearances; 3 in his last five.
• Carlos Daniel - 7 goals in 16 appearances; 3 in the last four.

Betting Insights

• Both Teams To Score is available at 1.8.
• Both Roberto and Daniel are in form, increasing the appeal of that market.
• Tight head-to-heads and low home scoring suggest a close game.

Prediction

• I am siding with Maritimo to just edge out the hosts in a tight tactical chess match.
• Expect the game to be decided by a set-piece or a transition moment.