FC Famalicao vs Chaves
Portuguese Primeira Liga
Sunday
7th January 2024
Estádio Municipal 22 de Junho
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FC Famalicao form analysis
Famalicão’s recent league form has underwhelmed after a promising start to the campaign. They were held to a goalless draw away at Vizela on November 11th and suffered a 3-0 home drubbing by league leaders Porto on December 2nd. Famalicão’s poor run continued as they surrendered a lead to draw 1-1 away at Portimonense on December 9th, after going ahead through Théo Fonseca. Famalicão stopped the rot with a creditable 1-1 home draw against Estoril on December 17th, with J. Cádiz equalizing after going behind. However, they ended the year with another heavy home defeat, losing 3-0 to title-challengers Benfica on December 30th in a match where clear-cut chances were scarce.
Overall, Famalicão has struggled to translate some positive performances into more points as their early momentum has stalled. Goalscoring has been a clear issue, with only four goals scored in their past five league matches and none against teams higher in the table. Solidifying defensively also appears key to turn close games into victories. Addressing these attacking concerns and tightening up at the back will be priorities as Famalicão target a stronger second half of the season.
Chaves form analysis
Chaves has struggled for positive results amid some heavy defeats recently. After narrowly losing out 2-1 to Portimonense on November 11th despite a late Benny consolation, Chaves managed a morale-boosting 2-1 home win over Vizela on December 2nd. However, an emphatic 0-4 home thrashing by Estoril followed on December 11th, sparking a decline in form. Chaves were then comfortably beaten 1-3 at home by Casa Pia on December 17th, going two goals down before Jô pulled one back. The year ended with another home defeat to title contenders Porto, losing 0-1 on December 30th and unable to capitalize on chances created.
Overall, Chaves has found getting positive outcomes difficult, with clear deficiencies at both ends of the pitch. They have conceded 13 goals in their last 5 league games and scored just 4 times in that span. Addressing these struggles in attack and defense will be critical to steer Chaves away from a potential relegation battle. Instilling some defensive stability and cutting out heavy defeats must be priorities. If Chaves are to survive the Primeira Liga season.
