Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(83) 60 Goals 41 (52)
(60) 39 Assists 23 (35)
(6.7) 7.1 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
28.9 Average Age 29.1
180.6 Average Height (cm) 180.4
(1.1) 1.5 Shots pg 1.2 (0.9)
(50%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 47% (50%)
(1) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.8)
(1.3) 1 Tackles pg 0.9 (0.9)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Porto
Braga
Player Reason Status Rating
Cláudio Ramos Out 7.07
Iván Marcano Out 6.85
Francisco Conceição Out 6.39
Pepê Out 6.85
Player Reason Status Rating
Nuno Sequeira Out 6.83
David Carmo Out 6.75
Vítor Tormena Out 6.5
Lucas Mineiro Out 6.26
Diogo Leite Out 6.92

Team News

Porto
Braga
  • Cláudio Ramos, Chico Conceição and Marcano remain injured and won't feature here.
  • Pepê, who was not expected to start anyway, will miss out after testing positive for COVID-19.
  • Uribe will be fresh to start after serving a ban against Atlético de Madrid and will probably be paired with Vitinha in the middle of the park here.
  • Bruno Rodrigues will start at the heart of the defence, replacing Diogo Leite, who cannot face his parent club.
  • Lucas Mineiro was serve a match ban after being sent off against GD Estoril-Praia, which opens the door for Castro and André Horta to start in the middle of the park.
  • Carlos Carvalhal has opted for Vitor Oliveira up front in the last few matches, and the young striker should get the nod over Abel Ruiz and Mário González once again.

Prediction

  • FC Porto lost 3-1 to Atlético in midweek, which saw them knocked out of the Champions League. The 'Dragões' usually react well to these type of situations and will probably have an adequate reaction on Sunday.
  • SC Braga were unable to beat Red Star Belgrade on Thursday and will have to face a playoff in the UEFA Europa League. Prior to that, they were able to beat GD Estoril-Praia despite playing with 10 men for the last 25 minutes.
  • The visitors have only lost once in the last eight matches against FC Porto, but this should be different since Carlos Carvalhal's men have had 48 hours less to prepare for this match and that should prove to be decisive. A home win is expected.
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