- CS Maritimo Funchal leads Liga Segunda 2025/2026 with 33 points from 16 matches.
- Chaves are fourth with 26 points from the same number of matches.
Chess match expected at Estadio Engelbrecht
CS Maritimo Funchal will test Chaves in a battle of contrasting styles at the Estadio Engelbrecht on Sunday. Filipe Martins took over at Chaves in July 2025 and has installed a system where his team line up in either a 3-4-3 or 4-3-3, build-up from the back, use their wing-backs to overload the half spaces and control the pace of the game. His players press in the correct areas at the right moments and this combination has produced results, but there is a general lack of consistency this season.
Maritimo boss Vasco Matos has done the opposite to Martins by making his team into a pragmatic, results-driven outfit that have the ability to play a very compact style of soccer when they need to, particularly away from home. Maritimo’s away record in Liga Segunda 2025/2026 is red-hot, winning six of seven away fixtures and conceding just twice away from their home ground. For those interested in tactical analysis, this Chaves vs CS Maritimo Funchal preview provides a detailed look at how these styles may clash.
Maritimo have mental edge for Maritimo
Maritimo have failed to win their last two trips to Chaves, but there is enough recent form to suggest the visitors should have the mental edge for this clash. Our Chaves vs CS Maritimo Funchal prediction points to the visitors’ resilience, as Maritimo have posted three wins and two draws in their last five matches, including a 4-1 away win at Leixoes and back-to-back 1-1 draws with Benfica B. Chaves have been in decent form themselves, with three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five outings.
Chaves have also won 2-0 at home to Pacos de Ferreira and 3-2 away to Oliveirense in their most recent two games and they have a good recent record in this fixture. The last three meetings between these clubs in all competitions have seen Chaves win once and two draws, with Maritimo yet to win a game against the hosts. It will be interesting to see if the Chaves vs CS Maritimo Funchal prediction holds true, given these recent trends.
Roberto and Carlos Daniel can make the difference
A clash of Chaves’ possession-based, interior style of play against Maritimo’s transition-based, defensive set-up should lead to a chess match that could be decided by a set piece or a moment of transition brilliance. As outlined in the latest Chaves vs CS Maritimo Funchal betting tips, key players and tactical setups are likely to play a decisive role. Chaves’ main goal threat comes from Roberto, who has scored 7 goals in 16 Liga Segunda 2025/2026 games, including three in his last five games.
Maritimo’s leading scorer Carlos Daniel has the same total, scoring 7 in 16 league matches, including three in the last four. The odds for both teams to score here are 1.8, which is a decent price to back given the recent goalscoring form of Roberto and Daniel. Chaves have been inconsistent at home this season, winning two, drawing four and losing two of eight games, so with Maritimo in red-hot away form, we’re taking the visitors at 2.8 here while Chaves are 2.52 and the draw is 3.0.
