Chaves vs Arouca Prediction 01.03.2024

• Competition: Liga Portugal
• Date: 01.03.2024
• Kickoff: 20:15 UTC / 21:15 CET
• Venue: Estadio Municipal de Chaves (Chaves)

There are only 10 rounds left in the Portuguese football league and many uncertainties still exist concerning team rankings. Benfica and Sporting are contending for the championship, while Porto and Braga are competing for a spot in the Champions League. Additionally, six teams are at risk of not surviving in the league.

Chaves is among those in a particularly unfavorable position. To date, the club has managed to garner 18 points, falling 4 points short of teams in the safety zone. In their last six games, Chaves only suffered one loss; however, it’s clear that significant efforts are required for them to maintain their elite status.

Arouca has turned out to be one of the delightful unexpected outcomes of this season. Their performances over the past month and a half have rightfully earned them this title. Out of their last six matches in the Portuguese league, Arouca has claimed victory in five, even defeating Porto. Although this team stands no chance of qualifying for European competitions, there’s no question they’ll continue to put up a strong fight till the very end.

Chaves vs Arouca pick: UNDER 2.5 GOALS

In the initial part of the season, Chaves suffered the most defeats and allowed the highest number of total goals. However, they significantly strengthened their defense in the last month, letting in just 5 goals in the recent 6 matches. Out of these games, 5 concluded with 2 or fewer goals. So far, 70 goals have been recorded in Arouca’s matches, averaging 3 goals per game. Yet, in their last four head-to-head matches with this opponent, they scored under 2.5 goals. This match is crucial for Chaves, hence, they are not likely to start with high aggression. The expectation is for this game to finish with 2 or fewer goals.