Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(62) 28 Goals 18 (37)
(46) 22 Assists 13 (20)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.4 (6.4)
23 Average Age 27.2
181.3 Average Height (cm) 180.8
(1) 1.3 Shots pg 0.6 (0.6)
(52%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 52% (52%)
(0.9) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.5)
(1.1) 1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Porto
Boavista
Player Reason Status Rating
Iván Marcano Out 7.09
Zaidu Sanusi Out 6.61
João Mário Out 6.72
Pepe Out 6.71
Player Reason Status Rating
César Out N/A
Augusto Dabó Out N/A
Luís Pires Out N/A
Bruno Onyemaechi Out 6.59
Róbert Bozeník Doubtful 6.68

Team News

Porto
Boavista
  • Wendell and Galeno are back available and should go straight into the starting XI here.
  • Ivan Marcano, João Mário, Pepe and Zaidu remain injured and won't feature in Sunday's derby.
  • Chidozie served a suspension last weekend and will likely return to Jorge Simão's starting XI.
  • Bozenik might return if he has recovered from a shoulder injury. Otherwise, Martim Tavares will lead the line.

Prediction

  • FC Porto defeated Chaves 3-0 last time out, remaining a point above fourth-placed Braga in the process. They're enjoying a good run of form, winning three of the last four matches and were only stopped by newly-crowned champions Sporting in that period.
  • Boavista FC were held to a home draw against Gil Vicente last weekend, which means they sit just three points above the relegation playoff spot.
  • This is one of the most iconic derbies in Portuguese football, and Boavista FC have actually been able to surprise FC Porto on a few occasions of late. However, given the hosts' run of form, that is highly unlikely to happen.
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