Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(62) 40 Goals 37 (70)
(46) 27 Assists 29 (49)
(6.7) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
27.5 Average Age 29.1
181.4 Average Height (cm) 178.5
(1) 1.3 Shots pg 1.2 (1.1)
(52%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 48% (50%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.7)
(1.1) 1 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Porto
Braga
Player Reason Status Rating
Iván Marcano Out 7.09
Zaidu Sanusi Out 6.61
Mehdi Taremi Out 6.85
Player Reason Status Rating
Álvaro Djaló Doubtful 6.8
Simon Banza Out 7.42
Sikou Niakaté Out 6.4

Team News

Porto
Braga
  • Cláudio Ramos is fully recovered but Diogo Costa is the obvious choice for FC Porto' goal.
  • Evanílson scored the 2nd hat-trick of the season in midweek and will push for a start on Sunday.
  • Nico González had a great performance playing alongside Varela at the middle of the park, and will likely repeat that partnership here.
  • With Niakaté and Banza on International Duty, Jose Fonte and Abel Ruiz should have another chance to start.
  • Zalazar netted a brace in midweek and will be full of beans here.
  • If completely recovered, Djaló will start out wide.

Prediction

  • FC Porto got a much needed 4-0 win over Estoril in midweek as they were facing heavy criticism from their supporters after being held to a 1-1 draw against Boavista. They will look to get back to winning ways in the league where they're 5 points away from the top of the table.
  • SC Braga are far from the ideal moment right now as they got a disappointing draw against rivals Vitória SC before being eliminated from the Portuguese Cup in midweek. Artur Jorge' men could leapfrog FC Porto with a win here.
  • That seems an unlikely scenario if we look at the last 5 matches between the sides - Braga only won one of those. However, given that FC Porto have been playing far from their best, an away win would not be a major surprise. A draw, though, is the likeliest result.
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