Their trophy drought is looking difficult for them to end, partly because they’re not realistically going to achieve much in the Champions League. However, it’s largely down to a result against their next opponents, Chaves. Porto lost to them on penalties in the Portuguese Cup recently, which saw them miss out on a potential avenue to silverware.
That shock win should show just how solid this Chaves side are. That wasn’t some lucky giant-killing, that win came off the back of an excellent season for them so far. The visitors come here having seen just 23% of their league matches go over 2.5 goals. They have an excellent defensive record so far, conceding just 0.88 per outing in their Primeira Liga games. Up to this point, they’ve lost just 15% of their fixtures. That’s brilliant for any side, never mind one who has just been promoted to the top flight.
Their return to the top flight has been a very successful one, so Porto can’t expect a straightforward evening on Monday night. Especially seeing as the hosts recently went through a tough patch where they struggled for goals. Four of their last six matches in the league have seen under 2.5 goals scored. It might be worth considering backing Porto to win and under 2.5 goals, given how low scoring they both are, which is currently priced at 21/10 with bet365.
A Porto win is likely, they’ve won six out of seven at home in the Primeira Liga. Their only draw in that run came after a last minute equaliser from leaders Benfica. That goal was a rarity, as they are excellent defensively in the league. The hosts have conceded just 0.43 per outing so far, keeping a clean sheet in 64% of their matches.
Porto concede just 7.5 shots per game, with just 5% of the shots they face finding the back of the net. Chaves average 12 shots per game, converting 8% of those.
Head To Head
These two sides have only ever met twice before, this is their first league encounter. Porto lost to Chaves in the cup just last month, going out on penalties after a 0-0 draw.
FC Porto vs Chaves Stats
Chaves have conceded no more than one goal in 84% of their games this season. Just 17% of their away matches have seen over 2.5 goals. Chaves' only away league defeat came by a single goal.
FC Porto Team News
Porto are without Sergio Oliveira and Otavio in midfield for Monday night's game.
Chaves Team News
Chaves make this trip without centre-back Felipe and winger Hamdou Elhouni.
