Probable Lineups

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

(4) 1 Goals 11 (17)
(3) 2 Assists 11 (14)
(6.4) 6.7 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.8)
24.2 Average Age 26.4
182.5 Average Height (cm) 183
(1) 1 Shots pg 1.3 (1.3)
(53%) 59% Aerial Duel Success 60% (58%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.9 (0.9)
(2.2) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Nacional
Benfica
Player Reason Status Rating
Dyego Sousa Out 5.99
Francisco Gonçalves Out N/A
Dudu Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Tiago Gouveia Out 7.15
Renato Sanches Out 6.36

Team News

Nacional
Benfica
  • Ulisses is back after serving a 2-match ban and could start at the heart of the defense.
  • Nigel Thomas should get the nod over Macedo once again.
  • António Silva was relegated to the bench last time out and will likely stay there as Tomás Araújo is enjoying a wonderful moment.
  • Beste, Rollheiser or Amdouni could start if Bruno Lage decides to ring the changes here.

Match FactsSponsored

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Benfica have won 14 of their last 15 matches against Nacional in all competitions.
Benfica win
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Benfica have scored at least 3 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches against Nacional in all competitions.
Over 2.5 goals
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Nacional have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 6 home matches against Benfica in all competitions.
Over 2.5 goals

Prediction

  • After holding Famalicão to a goalless draw, Nacional will be looking to gain the momentum needed to avoid another embarrassment against a title contender - they lost 6-1 to Sporting and 3-0 to Braga. The return of Ulisses could be helpful in this regard.
  • Benfica pulled off an epic 4-0 win against Atlético de Madrid in midweek, proving just how good they are at the moment. With Bruno Lage at the helm, the Reds have won all five of their games and can be expected to be full of confidence for this match.
  • Benfica's confidence should be high and not even the fatigue of the midweek game should stop the eagles from picking up another three points, keeping them in the fight for the title
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