VIZELA VS CHAVES - PORTUGAL: SEGUNDA LIGA MATCH PREVIEW
PORTUGAL: SEGUNDA LIGA MATCH DETAILS: VIZELA VS CHAVES
As Vizela prepare to host Chaves on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 16:30, this PORTUGAL: Segunda Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
VIZELA PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: SEGUNDA LIGA
Vizela, currently 7th in the standings with 32 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 15 points. They've earned 16 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
CHAVES PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: SEGUNDA LIGA
Chaves, sitting 11th with 30 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 11 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR VIZELA VS CHAVES
Recent meetings between Vizela and Chaves have favored Chaves, with Chaves claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1).
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Leixoes, Vizela recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Their starting XI featured Gomis, Godwin, Rhyner, Hristov, Jojo, Moukhliss, Busnic, Loppy, Morschel, Lacava, Kitala. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.
Chaves's last outing came against SC Farense, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 3-5-2 system.
Their starting XI featured Vozinha, Romero, Simoes, Rodrigues, Reinaldo, Pinho, Ktatau, Almeida, Rodrigues, Roberto, Esajas. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.
Looking ahead, Vizela are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Vizela and Chaves are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR VIZELA VS CHAVES
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Vizela's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Chaves's games average 2.3 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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