The Primeira Liga match between Chaves and Arouca will take place at Estadio Municipal Eng. Manuel Branco Teixeira on Saturday at 1:45 am IST.
Chaves will face Arouca on Friday in a crucial match to avoid falling further down the Primeira Liga table. Chaves is currently four points behind the relegation playoff spot and safety with 11 games left in the league. Arouca, on the other hand, is in seventh place and has won five of their last six games, showing good form.
Chaves is back in action on Friday, hoping to improve their chances of staying in the Primeira Liga this season. They’ve struggled this year, currently sitting second to last with only 18 points from 23 games. However, they’ve shown signs of improvement recently with two positive results. Despite a tough loss and a draw in their last two matches, they remain four points away from safety. With a tight group of teams also fighting to avoid relegation, Chaves knows they need to keep getting good results. But it won’t be easy, as their opponents, Arouca, have been in good form and are now in the top half of the league table.
Arouca had a tough start to the season, just like Chaves, but they’ve turned things around impressively. Under Daniel Sousa’s guidance, they’ve earned 25 points from their last 12 matches, with eight wins and only three losses. They ended 2023 with a four-game unbeaten run. Although they began the New Year with two defeats, they’ve won five of their last six games. Their recent victory against Famalicao showcased their strong form, with Morlaye Sylla and Cristo Gonzalez scoring before Rafa Mujica sealed the win. Now, Arouca sits in seventh place in the Primeira Liga, trailing sixth place by seven points. They aim to continue their winning streak and keep climbing the table in the remaining 10 matches of the season.
Chaves probable starting lineup: Souza, Rodrigues, Vitoria, Pius, Carraca, Essugo, Guzzo, Nwakali, Cruz, Jo, Hernandez
Arouca probable starting lineup: De Arruabarrena, Esgaio, Bambu, Montero, Weverson, Simao, Santos, Jason, Gonzalez, Sylla, Mujica
Chaves
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Estrela | 1-1 (D) |
| Boavista | 2-1 (W) |
| Moreirense | 0-1 (L) |
| SC Farense | 1-1 (D) |
| Braga | 1-1 (D) |
Arouca
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Famalicao | 3-2 (W) |
| Casa Pia | 0-1 (L) |
| FC Porto | 3-2 (W) |
| Portimonense | 2-1 (W) |
| Vizela | 5-0 (W) |
| Last 5 matches- Result | Score |
|---|---|
| Chaves beat Arouca | 2-0 |
| Arouca beat Chaves | 1-0 |
| Chaves draw Arouca | 1-1 |
| Chaves draw Arouca | 0-0 |
| Arouca beat Chaves | 3-1 |
The Primeira Liga match between Chaves and Arouca will take place at Estadio Municipal Eng. Manuel Branco Teixeira on Saturday at 1:45 am IST.
| Chaves vs Arouca | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | March 2 |
| Venue | Estadio Municipal Eng. Manuel Branco Teixeira |
| Kickoff time in Portugal | 9:15 pm (Friday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 1:45 am (Saturday) |
Football fans in Portugal can catch the live action via Sport TV Multiscreen, Sport TV1.
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