Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(45) 31 Goals 18 (38)
(31) 20 Assists 15 (27)
(6.6) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
24.5 Average Age 25.5
181.7 Average Height (cm) 180.8
(1) 1.2 Shots pg 0.9 (0.9)
(48%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 53% (51%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.4)
(1.1) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Porto
Braga
Player Reason Status Rating
Zaidu Sanusi Out 6.29
Fran Navarro Doubtful 6.68
Player Reason Status Rating
Robson Bambu Out 6.68
João Moutinho Out 6.86
Rodrigo Zalazar Out 7.18
Paulo Oliveira Out 7.01

Team News

Porto
Braga
  • Other than Zaidu and Fran Navarro, who were not expected to start anyway, the hosts will have a clean bill of health heading into Sunday' game.
  • Samu is enjoying a delightful run of form, with 7 goals on his first 6 appearences with FC Porto. The Spaniard will be full of confidence here.
  • Fábio Vieira might feature from the outset if Vítor Bruno decides to give more creativity to his team' midfield.
  • Paulo Oliveira, Bambu, Moutinho and Zalazar remain injured and won't feature here.
  • Víctor Gomez will certainly get the nod over João Ferreira at the right-hand side of the defense.
  • Gharbi and El Ouazzani should return to the Starting XI after featuring from the bench last time out.

Prediction

  • FC Porto managed to overturn a two-goal deficit and even came from behind to beat Manchester United but ended up drawing 3-3, revealing all their defensive frailties, especially on the right flank and from set pieces. They need to react with a win if they want to pressure Sporting on the race for the title.
  • SC Braga's season has been a rollercoaster, with convincing wins and embarrassing defeats. The last few days have been a case in point - the Minho Warriors beat Rio Ave 4-0 before travelling to Greece to lose to Olympiakos.
  • FC Porto have won four of the last five games between the two teams and SC Braga's inconsistency means they'll have a similar outcome to those meetings. A home win is the most likely scenario.
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