Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(93) 65 Goals 13 (46)
(67) 46 Assists 12 (26)
(6.6) 7 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.5)
26.8 Average Age 28.8
181.6 Average Height (cm) 180.2
(1) 1.3 Shots pg 0.7 (0.7)
(54%) 57% Aerial Duel Success 55% (48%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.4)
(1.2) 1.1 Tackles pg 0.9 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Sporting
Farense
Player Reason Status Rating
Gonçalo Inácio Doubtful 6.87
Trincão Doubtful 7.11
Player Reason Status Rating
Pastor Out 6.58
Bruno Duarte Out 6.89
Luiz Felipe Out N/A
Rui Costa Out 6.36
Mattheus Oliveira Out 6.82
Zach Muscat Doubtful 6.56

Team News

Sporting
Farense
  • Adán and Nuno Santos might get their Starting XI spot back after being rested in midweek.
  • Diomandé and Edwards will feature from the outset if Gonçalo Inácio and Trincão fail to recover on time.
  • Mattheus Oliveira, who scored a brace against Sporting CP in the reverse fixture, won't feature his former club as he was sent off with a direct red card last time around. Rafael Barbosa could play on his role.
  • Bruno Duarte, another key man for the visitors, is injured and will miss out on Sunday. Zé Luís should replace him.

Prediction

  • Sporting CP were unable to get more than a draw from their trip to Vila do Conde, which allowed SL Benfica to leapfrogged them into the top of the table. However, they were able to beat their main rivals in midweek for the Portuguese Cup, which should give them a boost for Sunday.
  • SC Farense lost to Moreirense FC last time around in a match where with a lesser men during most of the time. They haven't won in 5 matches but have a comfortable distance to the relegation zone and won't be under pressured here.
  • The hosts have won 14 of the last 15 matches against SC Farense and, despite being tired from their midweek derby, they're expected to extend that run.
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