Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(36) 22 Goals 49 (71)
(23) 15 Assists 27 (49)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.7)
27.6 Average Age 29.9
182.7 Average Height (cm) 182.5
(0.7) 0.8 Shots pg 1.2 (0.9)
(49%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 60% (59%)
(0.8) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.5)
(1.3) 1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Arouca
Porto
Player Reason Status Rating
Oday Dabbagh Out 6.88
Vitinho Out 6.48
Weverson Out 6.05
Tiago Esgaio Out 6.73
Player Reason Status Rating
João Mário Out 6.87
Mateus Uribe Out 7.14

Team News

Arouca
Porto
  • Tiago Esgaio misses out due to an accumulation of bookings which means that Milovanov will likely feature at the right-hand side of the defense.
  • De Arruabarrena proved that he's enjoying a delightful run of form after saving a penalty last time around and will be full of confidence here.
  • With João Basso fully recovered, Opoku should return to the bench.
  • Grujic will likely have a chance to start since Uribe will face suspension due to an accumulation of bookings.
  • On the other hand, Marcano is now available and will bring fresh legs to the heart of the defense.
  • Evanílson scored against FC Famalicão last time out and could feature alongside Taremi upfront.

Prediction

  • FC Arouca's wonderful run of results came to an end as they lost to Rio Ave FC by 1-0. Prior to this, they enjoyed a 7-match unbeaten run during which they got 4 victories. Armando Evangelista's men are still aiming for European football next season and are only 6 points away from it.
  • FC Porto needed extra time to surpass FC Famalicão last Thursday but were able to get a spot at the Portuguese Cup final. The Dragons will look to capitalize on SL Benfica and SC Braga' clash on Saturday in order to either close the gap to 1st place or to get a wider margin to the 3rd spot.
  • Fatigue might play a factor here as FC Arouca had 6 extra days to prepare for this match and FC Porto were forced to play 120 minutes in midweek. With that in mind, and given FC Arouca solid defensive process, it wouldn't be a major surprise if the home side got at least a point.
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