Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(62) 42 Goals 21 (30)
(46) 27 Assists 10 (18)
(6.7) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.4 (6.4)
26.5 Average Age 27.5
181.5 Average Height (cm) 184.5
(1) 1.2 Shots pg 0.9 (0.6)
(52%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 50% (50%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(0.9) 1 Tackles pg 0.9 (0.8)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Porto
Chaves
Player Reason Status Rating
Iván Marcano Out 7.09
Pepe Out 6.71
Player Reason Status Rating
Habib Sylla Out 6.18
Ygor Nogueira Doubtful 6.5
Issah Abass Doubtful 6.29

Team News

Porto
Chaves
  • Pepe was sent off against Sporting CP and will serve suspension here.
  • Other than him, only Marcano is unavailable meaning that the heart of the defense will be filled by Zé Pedro and Fábio Cardoso as David Carmo is currently with FC Porto "B".
  • Abass and Nogueira are doubts for Friday. If recovered, only the latter is expected to start.
  • Leandro Sanca should get the nod over Jô an will likely start out wide.

Prediction

  • FC Porto had a tough defeat against Sporting CP last time around that took them off the top of the table. The 'Dragons' will look to regain their confidence at home in front of their vociferous supporters.
  • GD Chaves are once again facing a tough run of form as they lost back-to-back matches conceding 3 or more goals. They've been porous at the back and are now the holders of one of the worst defensive records in European leagues.
  • The visitors are, therefore, an ideal opponent for FC Porto right now since they're eager to get back to the top of the league.
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