Probable Lineups

4-3-3
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(6) 3 Goals 11 (17)
(4) 3 Assists 11 (15)
(6.4) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.7)
25.8 Average Age 27.1
182.4 Average Height (cm) 180.8
(1) 0.9 Shots pg 1.2 (1)
(49%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 59% (56%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.8 (1)
(1.3) 1.2 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Nacional
Braga
Player Reason Status Rating
Djibril Soumaré Out 7.11
Ulisses Out 6.39
Player Reason Status Rating
Robson Bambu Out 6.68
João Moutinho Out 6.74
Rodrigo Zalazar Out 7.36
Bright Arrey-Mbi Out 6.58

Team News

Nacional
Braga
  • Ulisess was sent off against Estoril and will leave a gap at the heart of the defense that should be filled by Léo Santos.
  • Tiago Reis and Dyego Sousa will be in competition to lead the line.
  • Paulo Oliveira should return to the Starting XI as Arrey-Mby serves a match ban.
  • Zalazar went off injured and won't feature here which could force Carvalhal to change his formation to a 4-2-3-1, with Ricardo Horta behind the striker.

Prediction

  • CD Nacional' offensive wasn't particularly inspired last weekend as they were unable to create many chances in the 1-0 loss to Estoril. They will look to get back to winning ways at home.
  • The new manager bounce effect seems to be wearing off for SC Braga as they're facing a 3-man winless run. For the first time in 7 years, they lost to rivals Vitória SC at home, which have certainly impacted their morale.
  • The hosts last win against their next opponents happened 10 years ago. Since then, SC Braga won 10 of the 15 matches between the sides, a trend that might not change due to the visitors' superiority in quality.
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