Sun 15 Nov · 6pmSegunda Liga

Chaves lineup @ Leixoes

Most-used XI4-3-3
Valido
Alabá
Alves
Araújo
Esajas
Romero
Simões
Tavares
García
Rodrigues
Costinha
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Chaves fixtures and results

Leixoes, awayLast: L 2-3 Penafiel

Chaves most-used XI this season

4-3-3 · 5/5The shape in 5 of the last 5
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Most Common Chaves Starting XI

Based on 7 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Chaves club facts

Est. 1949Estádio Municipal Eng. Manuel Branco Teixeira · Manager Vitor Martins

Chaves past seasons

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2023-24Primeira Liga18th23
2022-23Primeira Liga7th46
2018-19Primeira Liga16th32
2017-18Primeira Liga7th30
2016-17Primeira Liga11th38
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Chaves predicted lineup vs Leixoes

MOST USED XI

Chaves' expected lineup away at Leixoes in the Segunda Liga is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-3-3, across 7 official matches: Valido in goal, Alabá, Alves, Araújo, Esajas, Romero and Simões across the back, and Rodrigues and Costinha further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

Team news and how this XI is built

Team news

  • Most-used shape: 4-3-3 in 5 of the last 5 matches.
  • Based on starts across 7 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Chaves, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Chaves' expected lineup at Leixoes, Sun 15 Nov, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 7 matches): Valido (6); Alabá (7), Alves (6), Araújo (5), Esajas (5), Romero (5), Simões (2); Tavares (6), García (6); Rodrigues (6), Costinha (3). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Penafiel match on 7 Nov.

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Chaves questions

What is Chaves's expected lineup?

Chaves' expected lineup away at Leixoes in the Segunda Liga is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-3-3, across 7 official matches: Valido in goal, Alabá, Alves, Araújo, Esajas, Romero and Simões across the back, and Rodrigues and Costinha further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-3-3): Valido, Alabá, Alves, Araújo, Esajas, Romero, Simões, Tavares, García, Rodrigues, Costinha.

Who started Chaves' last match?

Chaves' starting XI on 7 Nov 2026 in the Portugal Segunda Liga (4-3-3): João Valido, Léo Alabá, Ricardo Alves, N. Araújo, Aarón Romero, Aílson Tavares, Gilberto García, mohamed fofana, André Rodrigues, Wilson Tavares, R. Esajas.

What was Chaves' last result?

Chaves lost to Penafiel 2–3 on 7 Nov 2026.

When did Chaves last win?

Chaves last won on 23 Oct 2026, beating Vizela 2–1.

Who has made the most starts for Chaves this season?

Léo Alabá leads with 7 starts for Chaves across all competitions this season.

What formation does Chaves use most often?

Chaves have used a 4-3-3 in 5 of their 5 matches this season.

Which Chaves goalkeeper has started the most this season?

João Valido has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Chaves this season, starting 6 matches.

Which Chaves defender has started the most this season?

Leo Alaba has made the most starts as defender for Chaves this season, starting 7 matches.

Which Chaves midfielder has started the most this season?

A. Tavares has made the most starts as midfielder for Chaves this season, starting 6 matches.

Which Chaves forward has started the most this season?

André Rodrigues has made the most starts as forward for Chaves this season, starting 6 matches.

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