Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(5) 2 Goals 31 (34)
(5) 2 Assists 19 (23)
(6.4) 6.5 Average Ratings 7.4 (6.9)
26.3 Average Age 23.7
183.7 Average Height (cm) 181.4
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 2.2 (1.7)
(44%) 47% Aerial Duel Success 50% (52%)
(0.6) 0.7 Dribbles pg 1 (1.4)
(1.6) 1.2 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Farense
Sporting
Player Reason Status Rating
Luiz Felipe Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Jeremiah St. Juste Out 6.3
Rafael Nel Out N/A
Nuno Santos Out 6.71
Diogo Pinto Out N/A
Morten Hjulmand Doubtful 7.1

Team News

Farense
Sporting
  • Other than Luiz Felipe, Farense will have no injury concerns for Friday.
  • Tomané might get the nod over Poveda upfront here.
  • Quenda have been impressive at the right-wing back and should feature from the outset once again.
  • Bragança will start once again if Hjulmand fails to recover.

Prediction

  • Farense aren't off to the best start, having lost their first two Liga Portugal games. After losing at home to Moreirense, the Algarveans lost 1-0 when they traveled to Vila do Conde. José Mota's men will be looking to turn things around, despite facing one of the title contenders.
  • Sporting achieved a fantastic result last weekend, beating Nacional 6-1. The Lions struggled a little in the first half hour, but the displays of Pote, Trincão and Gyokeres propelled the team to a resounding victory. Rúben Amorim's men will be looking for their 3rd win in 3 games.
  • Farense were able to score 2 goals in each of the 3 games between the two teams last season, but ended up losing every encounter. Given the current form of both teams, Sporting can be expected to win ... and even avoid conceding so many goals.
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