Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(57) 38 Goals 14 (21)
(40) 24 Assists 11 (14)
(6.7) 7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
23.5 Average Age 24.8
184.1 Average Height (cm) 181.7
(1.3) 1.5 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(54%) 59% Aerial Duel Success 51% (51%)
(1) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.5)
(1.1) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Sporting
Nacional
Player Reason Status Rating
Hidemasa Morita Out 6.93
Nuno Santos Out 6.69
Daniel Bragança Out 6.89
Jeremiah St. Juste Out 6.47
Pote Doubtful 7.93
Player Reason Status Rating
Miguel Baeza Out 6.26
Rúben Macedo Out 6.36
Nigel Thomas Out 6.39
Djibril Soumaré Out 7.05

Team News

Sporting
Nacional
  • Despite coming off the bench on the last couple of games, Gyokeres was able to score last time out and should reclaim his starting XI spot here.
  • St. Juste went off injured last time out and will miss out on Saturday.
  • Ivanildo was signed in midweek and could feature from the bench.
  • Soumaré reached a milestone of bookings and won't be available here. Matheus Dias will probably replace him.

Prediction

  • After a convincing win against Rio Ave, Sporting lost 2-1 against Leipzig in midweek, which could have an impact on morale. They'll be looking to get back to winning ways at home in order to stay at the top of the league.
  • Nacional come into this game in great form, having won two in a row against FC Porto and AFS. Tiago Margarido's men won both games by two goals and seem to be going through their best period of the season.
  • Despite the Madeirans' good form, they're not expected to upset Sporting in Alvalade. A routine home win is expected.
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User Predictions

Comments (2)

 
  • I think Quaresma and Reis are doubtful and Bragança and Morita are back (they played 2nd half vs Leipzig). Nacional on high confidence with last games, still expect Sporting to control the game and win quite easily... I believe BTTS have some value

  • Sporting Win