Probable Lineups

4-4-2
4-5-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(61) 48 Goals 40 (71)
(41) 31 Assists 35 (48)
(6.6) 6.9 Average Ratings 7 (6.8)
28.9 Average Age 31.4
181.1 Average Height (cm) 180.9
(1) 1.3 Shots pg 1 (1)
(52%) 47% Aerial Duel Success 54% (54%)
(0.8) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.8 (1)
(1.1) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Primeira Liga.

Missing Players

Braga
Porto
Player Reason Status Rating
Nuno Sequeira Out 7.25
Vítor Tormena Out N/A
Rolando Out 5.75
Rui Fonte Out 6.41
Player Reason Status Rating
Iván Marcano Out 7.26
Sérgio Oliveira Out 7.28

Team News

Braga
Porto
  • Rui Fonte went off injured against SC Braga and will join Nuno Sequeira, Rolando and Vitor Tormena on the sidelines.
  • Eduardo might be given an opportunity to start between the sticks as he will end his career after this match.
  • João Novais, André Horta and João Palhinha will be in competition to be paired with Fransérgio, who is expected to return to the starting XI in the middle of the park.
  • Marcano and Sérgio Oliveira will miss the last match of the season as they remain injured.
  • Pepe is back after serving a ban and will likely take Diogo Leite's spot at centre-back.
  • Sérgio Conceição should keep the 4-5-1 formation that he's been using since FC Porto were crowned league champions.
  • Soares scored twice against Moreirense FC and will push for a start here.

Prediction

  • SC Braga failed to bounce back from a disappointing draw with Belenenses SAD and were surprisingly defeated by CD Tondela. The Minho Warriors now need a win, combined with a Sporting CP defeat in the derby, in order to finish third.
  • FC Porto will view this match as an opportunity to prepare for the cup final. The Dragons are not expected to make things easy for SC Braga as they showed last Monday, thrashing Moreirense FC 6-1.
  • The visitors are not expected to put the breaks on their recent form and will likely finish the season with a win.
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