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Probable Lineups

FC Porto
4-4-2
Braga
4-4-2
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(71) 24 Goals 46 (72)
(49) 21 Assists 24 (50)
(6.7) 6.8 Average Ratings 7 (6.7)
28.1 Average Age 28.9
182.3 Average Height (cm) 182.7
(0.9) 0.8 Shots pg 1.4 (1)
(59%) 58% Aerial Duel Success 55% (52%)
(0.5) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.2) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Porto
Braga
Player Reason Status Rating
Wilson Manafá Out 6.43
Pepe Doubtful 6.87
Otávio Doubtful 7.61
Player Reason Status Rating
Sikou Niakaté Out 6.96
Víctor Gómez Out 6.71
Al Musrati Doubtful 7.22

Team News

Porto
Braga
  • Pepe got injured prior to the International break and might not feature here. Ivan Marcano would be his likely replacement.
  • Otávio is also doubtful for Friday's match. André Franco replaced him last time around and might feature once again if the Portuguese International fails to recover.
  • Marko Grujic could also replace Otávio if Sérgio Conceição opts for a more physical midfield.
  • Vitinha made an impact from the bench against FC Vizela and could replace Abel Ruiz upfront.
  • With muscular discomfort, Al Musrati might be rested here, with Uros Racic starting in the middle of the park.
  • Djaló, Medeiros and Lainez will be in competition to start out wide.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
2 FC Porto 27 4 3 85
3 Braga 25 3 6 78

Prediction

  • The International break came at the right time for FC Porto, who had an awful series of results. They've lost 4-0 to Club Brugge at home before being held to a 1-1 draw by GD Estoril-Praia. They're vociferous supporters will demand an energetic reaction here.
  • SC Braga are enjoying a wonderful start of the season as they remain unbeaten after 9 matches across all competitions. Artur Jorge' men won 8 of those games, and only Sporting CP were able to avoid a defeat to the Minho Warriors.
  • This will be SC Braga's biggest challenge of the season as they face last year's champions on their home soil. However, they have beaten FC Porto in 5 of the last 9 matches between the sides, which gives them hope to stretch their wonderful start to the season.
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FC Porto
Braga
Otávio 7.61
M. Taremi 7.47
Galeno 7.19
R. Horta 7.41
I. Medeiros 7.32
Al Musrati 7.22
M. Taremi 22
Galeno 8
Evanilson 7
R. Horta 14
S. Banza 11
I. Medeiros 10
Pepê 7
M. Taremi 7
Otávio 7
R. Horta 8
Bruma 6
I. Medeiros 6

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