Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(24) 19 Goals 7 (17)
(14) 11 Assists 7 (13)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
24 Average Age 28.1
182.8 Average Height (cm) 183.3
(0.7) 0.8 Shots pg 0.6 (0.7)
(50%) 46% Aerial Duel Success 58% (54%)
(0.9) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.5)
(1.5) 1.3 Tackles pg 1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Rio Ave
AVS Futebol SAD
Player Reason Status Rating
Francisco Petrasso Doubtful 6.07
Tobías Medina Doubtful 5.93
Brandon Aguilera Doubtful 6.39
Player Reason Status Rating
Lucas Moura Out N/A

Team News

Rio Ave
AVS Futebol SAD
  • Panzo is back available and will be in competition with Abbey to start at the heart of the defense.
  • Tiago Morais scored a wonderful last-minute equaliser last time out and will be full of beans here.
  • Rui Ferreira was appointed as AFS' new manager and it remains to be seen wether he will make wholesale changes to his side.
  • Gustavo Assunção will boost options at the middle of the parka after serving a match ban.

Prediction

  • A goal in the last minute of stoppage time gave Rio Ave a valuable draw last weekend. The Vilacondenses only lost one of their last eight games and that was against last year's champions Sporting.
  • The defeat against Santa Clara was decisive in Daniel Ramos' sacking as AFS coach. Rui Ferreira has been appointed as his successor and will try to help them return to winning ways.
  • Petit's men are very well organised defensively and, with the home advantage, can be expected to win the match despite their opponents' new manager bounce.
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