Arouca vs Chaves Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 Portuguese Primeira Liga
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THE FACTS
When is Arouca vs Chaves on and what time does it start? Arouca vs Chaves will take place on Saturday 20th May, 2023 – 15:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Arouca vs Chaves? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Arouca vs Chaves on in the UK? Some Portuguese Primeira Liga matches are televised on either BT Sport or Viaplay Sports in the UK so it is worth checking their schedules
Where can I Arouca vs Chaves in the UK? If televised on either BT Sport or Viaplay Sports, the match can be streamed on their respective streaming platforms
THE LOWDOWN
Arouca
Under the management Armando Evangelista, Arouca have also had a season of overperformers, like their rivals, as they seek European qualification, too. The hosts have enjoyed an impressive calendar year of 2023.
However, the home team have suffered a difficult run of form, which has allowed Vitoria to leapfrog them and Chaves to close the gap in the top-half of the table. Arouca’s most recent outing was a 2-0 defeat away to Estoril, last weekend. That means they have now suffered three successive Primeira Liga losses.
In that game against Estoril, Arouca were the better side with 16 shots to the opponents’ nine and 60% of the ball. However, Estoril took a second-half lead before sealing the victory on the counter attack in second-half stoppage time.
Chaves
Following promotion last season, Chaves have enjoyed an impressive 2022/23 Primeira Liga campaign as they begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting in the top-half of the table. They have been in some excellent form, too, as they chase potential UEFA Europa Conference League qualification.
Their most recent outing was a comfortable 2-0 win at home to likely-to-be mathematically relegated Pacos de Ferreira, last weekend. That easy win came with two second-half goals after Paulo Bernardo was sent off in the first-half. They have now enjoyed three successive victories.
That victory means they are now unbeaten in their last six Primeira Liga matches with just one loss in their last nine games. The visitors are two points behind their upcoming opponents Arouca, who are in the top six, with two games of the season to go.
THE PREDICTION
With things top lay for at both ends of the table in the Portuguese top-flight, this game has a lot riding on it as both sides are dreaming of a surprise UEFA Europa Conference League qualification. Despite being two evenly matched sides with similar records, they are in very different form. Given the aforementioned form of both sides, despite Arouca's home advantage, a double chance bet in favour of the hosts looks the way to go for this one.
TIP: DOUBLE CHANCE - CHAVES TO WIN OR DRAW
