The upcoming match between Chaves and Benfica on April 15th is sure to be an exciting one. Chaves currently sits in 11th place in the Primeira Liga, while Benfica holds the top spot. Hector Hernandez has been a standout for Chaves, scoring 3 goals this season, while Gonçalo Ramos has been a force for Benfica, scoring 10 goals so far in the league. With both teams looking to make their mark on the league, this is sure to be an intense match. Fans of both teams can tune in to catch all of the action on April 15th at 5pm UTC.
This season Chaves has had an up and down campaign, with their best result coming at home where they have won 3 games, drawn 5, and lost 5. On the road, their record is not quite as impressive, with 3 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses. The biggest win for Chaves came at home where they beat their opponents 3-1, while their biggest loss was away, with a 5-0 thrashing. Benfica, on the other hand, have had a much more successful season away from home, with 11 wins, 1 draw, and only 1 loss. All in all, it’s been a tough season for Chaves, but they will be hoping to turn things around and make a strong finish.
The key statistics of the players of both teams this season:
- Assists: Kevin Pina (Chaves) — 2 assists, Alejandro Grimaldo (Benfica) — 4 assists.
- Goalkeepers saves: Paulo Vítor (Chaves) — 47, Odysseas Vlachodimos (Benfica) — 20
- Tackles: Nélson Monte (Chaves) — 17, Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica) — 37.
- Most encounters won: Bruno Langa (Chaves) — 74, Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica) — 78.
- Yellow cards: Guima (Chaves) — 6, Gonçalo Ramos (Benfica) — 4.
- Red cards: João Mendes (Chaves) — 1, Gonçalo Ramos (Benfica) — 1.
Top 5 scorers this season:
- Gonçalo Ramos (10, Benfica)
- Mehdi Taremi (7, FC Porto)
- João Mário (7, Benfica)
- Rafa Mújica (6, Arouca)
- Francisco Trincão (6, Sporting CP)
Team statistics:
This season Chaves has had a difficult time scoring goals, failing to do so in 7 games. Benfica has been very successful in defense, not conceding a goal in 17 matches. The team has also had an impressive goal difference, with a 5-0 victory at home and a 1-5 win on the road. Unfortunately, the biggest loss was also at home, ending with a score of 1-2, while the biggest away game loss was 3-0. Clearly, Benfica has had a successful season and is looking to continue the trend.
The five previous matches played by the teams:
- Chaves — DLWWL
- Benfica — LWWWW
The recent form of Chaves and Benfica could not be more different. Chaves have a record of DLWWL in their last five games, while Benfica have been in superb form, with a record of five consecutive wins. This means Benfica are currently top of the league, while Chaves are languishing in the relegation zone. It will be interesting to see how the two sides fare in the upcoming fixtures.
According to home statistics this season, Chaves scores more goals and concedes more in the following intervals:
| Intervals | Goal Scored, % | Goals conceded, % |
| 0-15 | 11.11% | 15.15% |
| 16-30 | 7.41% | 24.24% |
| 31-45 | 22.22% | 12.12% |
| 46-60 | 14.81% | 12.12% |
| 61-75 | 25.93% | 12.12% |
| 76-90 | 7.41% | 15.15% |
| 91-105 | 11.11% | 9.09% |
Benfica has the following time frames of scoring and conceding goals:
| Intervals | Goal Scored, % | Goals conceded, % |
| 0-15 | 15.15% | 16.67% |
| 16-30 | 12.12% | 16.67% |
| 31-45 | 16.67% | 16.67% |
| 46-60 | 19.70% | 16.67% |
| 61-75 | 12.12% | 11.11% |
| 76-90 | 16.67% | 16.67% |
| 91-105 | 7.58% | 5.56% |
Head-to-head stats:
| Teams | Games | Win | Draws | Losses | |||
| H | A | H | A | H | A | ||
| Chaves | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benfica | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Probabilities before the match:
| Chaves | Benfica | |
| 22.8% | Winning the game | 77.3% |
| 33% | Attack potential | 67% |
| 38% | Potential in defense | 63% |
| 7% | Strength against each other | 93% |
| 12% | Goal Potential | 88% |
Summary: the probability of Benfica winning – 50%, draw – 50%, loss – 0. Thus Chaves, most likely, loss (loss or draw)
Goal Forecast:Chaves, is likely to score 2 goals, Benfica is likely to score no more than 4.
The bookmaker odds for this match:
| Home win | Draw | Away win |
| Bwin 9.5 |
NordicBet 5.5 |
10Bet 1.28 |
Save the date
The match between the teams Chaves and Benfica will take place on April 15 at 17:00 (UTC) at the stadium Estádio Municipal Eng. Manuel Branco Teixeira.
