Liga NOS: Aves’ X-Ray

It is an Aves squad living a tough season start the one that visits Estádio da Luz, on Sunday (6:30 pm), in a game from matchday 5 of the Liga NOS. In seven official matches for three different competitions, the team led by José Mota has not yet picked up a win. 

After two managerial sackings last season, CD Aves ended 2017/18 in great style and making history. It was with José Mota at the helm that the team won the Portuguese Cup, after beating Sporting, at the Jamor.

Founded in 1930, CD Aves began 2018/19 competing for another trophy. In the Super Cup, a 3-1 loss against FC Porto.

Next came the Liga NOS and, so far, in four matches, one draw, and three losses, with 3 goals scored and 8 conceded. The team sits 17th in the league table.

Many changes, the same game philosophy!

The team usually plays in a 4x4x2, favoring the offensive football. In the last starting XI in the Liga NOS, José Mota used three of the new signings (Quentin Beunardeau, Issam El Adoua, and Rúben Oliveira), with Michel Douglas coming on at 61 minutes. Four new faces in total.

Analyzing the data from the platform Wyscout regarding the four rounds of the Liga NOS, CD Aves racked up, in average, 8,5 attempts per match.

Looking at other offensive dynamics, regarding ball possession, Aves has an average of 46,75% and in the last encounter had 52,49%. Regarding the number of passes, 295,25 is the average, with a positive accuracy evolution since the opening round: from 78,42% to 81,49%.

It is an Aves team still looking to solidify processes and find its identity the one that visits Luz, , in a match scheduled for 6:30 pm on Sunday and whose tickets are available.

Transfers at CD Aves

Text: Sónia Antunes

Pics: Liga Portugal