Chaves vs Feirense - Segunda Liga

The history between Chaves and Feirense lends this Segunda Liga fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on September 13, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. Chelsea take on Serie A giants Juventus in Hong Kong this morning in the latest fixture on their pre-season tour of Asia.

A glance at the Segunda Liga table tells the story: Chaves in 16th and Feirense in 18th, with positions to defend and places to climb. Chaves are in the midst of a difficult spell, WLDLL in their last five summing up a win rate of 20%. It has been a wretched run on the road for the visitors, LLLLL in their last five and a win rate of 0% that explains their lowly standing. Where Chaves have leaned on defensive discipline, Feirense have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. The player had scored the equaliser away to Lyon before winning the penalty that secured the three points.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Chaves and Feirense have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. It meant City had a three-man defence of Josko Gvardiol, Abdukodir Khusanov and Ruben Dias when in possession.

When Mauro Couto is on the pitch — 0 goals to his name this term — moments of magic are never far away, and the Segunda Liga's top scorer will be central to how this one unfolds. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Finding a versatile defender, in the mould of James Justin, who can play both left and right-back, is also on Leeds' list.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. Given the balance of the numbers, Chaves should have enough to edge it — a 1-0 victory looks the most likely outcome. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. The club are understood to favour a profile closer to Aurelien Tchouameni or a Premier League‑proven alternative rather than Manu Kone.