Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(46) 18 Goals 18 (24)
(32) 13 Assists 12 (19)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
23.5 Average Age 27.2
180.1 Average Height (cm) 183.1
(1) 1.1 Shots pg 0.9 (0.7)
(48%) 45% Aerial Duel Success 55% (52%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.7)
(1.1) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Porto
Santa Clara
Player Reason Status Rating
Marko Grujic Out 6.47
Francisco Moura Out 6.93
Martim Fernandes Out 7.01
Samu Aghehowa Out 7.15
Nico González Out 7.13
Pepê Out 6.8
Player Reason Status Rating
Pedro Pacheco Out N/A
Matheus Pereira Out 6.43

Team News

Porto
Santa Clara
  • Samu and Nico González were sent off last weekend and will serve a match ban. Deniz Gul and Alan Varela might deputise.
  • José Tavares has been appointed as club caretaker and might ring some changes, especially after president Villas-Boas' announcement of disciplinary proceedings against Pepê.
  • Klishman and Pedro Pereira will be in competition to feature in the middle of the park.
  • Matheus Pereira will serve a match ban due to an accumulation of bookings. MT will replace him.

Prediction

  • Last weekend's defeat to Gil Vicente led to the sacking of Vítor Bruno, but that didn't stop FC Porto from losing again on Thursday against Olympiakos in the Europa League. They haven't lost four consecutive games for over 60 years.
  • Santa Clara's fairytale seems to be over. After a great run of form in 2024, the team has lost some momentum and has only picked up one point from two home games. Still, they remain four points clear of sixth place.
  • Despite the drop in performance, Santa Clara will come up against an FC Porto side in terrible form and without two crucial players. With this in mind, the Azoreans can dream of picking up a result at the Estádio do Dragão.
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