Probable Lineups
4-4-2
3-4-3
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.9)
7
Average Ratings
6.9
(6.7)
30.5
Average Age
27.5
183.1
Average Height (cm)
182.2
(1.1)
1.2
Shots pg
1
(1.1)
(56%)
57%
Aerial Duel Success
56%
(53%)
(0.7)
0.7
Dribbles pg
0.8
(1.2)
(1.3)
1.4
Tackles pg
1.3
(1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Primeira Liga.
Missing Players
Benfica
Sporting
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Álex Grimaldo | Out | 7.42 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luiz Phellype | Out | 6.72 |
Team News
Benfica
Sporting
- Grimaldo is SL Benfica's only injury concern for Saturday's derby.
- In just eight minutes, Gonçalo Ramos scored twice on his debut with SL Benfica. The youngster will be full of confidence, but he's not expected to start as Carlos Vinícius seeks to end the season as the league's top scorer.
- Pizzi is currently the leader of that particular race and he's also expected to be motivated to hit the back of the net.
- Florentino Luís has put in a couple of fine performances and might keep his starting spot despite Weigl's return after serving a ban.
- Cervi and Rafa will compete to start on the left-hand side of the midfield.
- Other than long-term absentee Luiz Phellype, Sporting CP will be at full strength.
- Rúben Amorim could bring Borja back into the heart of the defence while moving Acuña to to the left-hand side of the midfield.
- Jovane Cabral and Sporar endured last-minute injuries before the match against Vitória FC, but they were able to recover and are expected to start on Saturday.
- Arsenal target Joelson Fernandes might be an option to come off the bench if the game falls in SL Benfica's favour.
