Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(76) 41 Goals 26 (51)
(58) 34 Assists 28 (38)
(6.6) 7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
25.9 Average Age 26.5
182.4 Average Height (cm) 179.5
(1.2) 1.2 Shots pg 1 (0.8)
(51%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 43% (50%)
(0.9) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.4) 1.2 Tackles pg 0.9 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Benfica
Arouca
Player Reason Status Rating
Alexander Bah Out 7.18
Juan Bernat Out 6.25
David Neres Out 6.88
Tomás Araújo Doubtful 6.64
No missing players.

Team News

Benfica
Arouca
  • David Neres will miss out through injury, which paves the way for Tiago Gouveia to start out wide.
  • Bah is also unavailable which hands Carreras another chance to start, with Aursnes featuring at the opposite flank.
  • Arouca' top goalscorer Mújica will leave to Al Sadd, and his eventual abscence could move Cristo González to a false 9 role at Estádio da Luz, with Trezza featuring out wide.
  • De Arruabarrena should get his Starting XI spot back, replacing Valido in goal.

Prediction

  • SL Benfica lost to FC Famalicão by 2-0 last weekend, which handed the Primeira Liga title to Sporting CP. Roger Schmidt has been heavily contested by the Eagles' supporters, who will not tolerate other result than a convincing win here.
  • FC Arouca were held to a scoreless draw last time around and will be eager to find the back of the net at Estádio da Luz. They're still hunting Moreirense at 6th place and nothing but a win will matter to reach that spot.
  • The visitors have one of the most threatening offenses in the league (even without Rafa Mújica), which should cause some trouble to a vulnerable Benfica.
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