Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(27) 15 Goals 5 (8)
(17) 9 Assists 2 (6)
(6.8) 7 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
24.1 Average Age 28.3
182.1 Average Height (cm) 183.2
(1.1) 1.2 Shots pg 1 (0.8)
(46%) 42% Aerial Duel Success 50% (51%)
(0.9) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.8)
(1.1) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Porto
Rio Ave
Player Reason Status Rating
Zaidu Sanusi Out N/A
Iván Marcano Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Miguel Nóbrega Doubtful 6.17

Team News

Porto
Rio Ave
  • Galeno scored his 4th goal in three games and should be full of confidence heading into Saturday' game.
  • Chico Conceição got back to training and might be called up again.
  • Other than Nóbrega, who might still recover, Rio Ave will have a full squad available here.
  • Pohlmann and Graça will be in competition to start out wide.

Prediction

  • FC Porto have shown a very interesting attacking dynamic, which has already earned them 3 wins in the 3 matches they've played this season. They beat Santa Clara last time around and are expected to do well again as they return to the Estádio do Dragão.
  • Rio Ave achieved a tangential victory last weekend, beating Farense 1-0. Luís Freire's men still have some aspects to improve on, but the team has shown potential.
  • Given FC Porto's good form and the fact that they're playing in front of their own supporters, it's expected that they'll come away with a comfortable victory against a Rio Ave side that are still under construction.
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