Sporting CP B
- Sporting sit fourth with 38 points after 25 games, five more than Chaves who are in 10th spot.
- Sporting CP B have lost three games in a row and won just two of their last five.
- Filipe Cândido’s Sporting CP B have been impressive in parts this season, using their talented and youthful squad to play a high-tempo possession game, full-backs providing width and regular rotation to keep opponents guessing.
Chaves
- Chaves have won two and lost three of their last five matches but have lost their last two away games.
- Chaves have won five, drawn one and lost six of their 12 away fixtures this season, but have been solid defensively, conceding just 13 goals.
- They press to force opponents into mistakes and create chances on the counter-attack rather than trying to dominate the ball.
Head-to-Head
The last head-to-head matchup in Liga Segunda finished 0-0 at Chaves and a similar game may ensue, but Sporting CP B are likely to win with home-field advantage and their greater attacking quality.
Key Players
Roberto has hit nine goals in 24 Liga Segunda games for Chaves this term, while top scorer Rafael Nel has seven in 22 for Sporting.
Betting Insights
- Chaves have conceded just 13 goals in 12 away games (average 1.08 per match).
- The odds for a home win look too good at 2.61, while a bet on a low-scoring affair also appeals.
Prediction
Sporting are more likely to succeed, but it may take time for Cândido’s team to carve out enough chances to win against this disciplined opponent.
