Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(27) 21 Goals 10 (17)
(17) 10 Assists 8 (15)
(6.8) 7.2 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.7)
24.4 Average Age 25.3
181.7 Average Height (cm) 180.8
(1.1) 1.2 Shots pg 1 (1)
(46%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 58% (57%)
(0.8) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.6)
(1.2) 1.1 Tackles pg 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 N/A
Fran Navarro Doubtful 6.22
Player Reason Status Rating
Robson Bambu Out 6.68
João Moutinho Out 6.74
Rodrigo Zalazar Out 7.34
Paulo Oliveira Out 7.24

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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