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Probable Lineups

Benfica
4-2-3-1
Rio Ave
3-4-3
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(47) 29 Goals 16 (24)
(34) 23 Assists 4 (14)
(6.7) 7 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
25.5 Average Age 28
183.4 Average Height (cm) 182.3
(1.3) 1.2 Shots pg 0.8 (0.7)
(57%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 49% (50%)
(0.7) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.6)
(1.7) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Benfica
Rio Ave
Player Reason Status Rating
Tiago Gouveia Out 7.15
No missing players.

Team News

Benfica
Rio Ave
  • Other than Gouveia, Bruno LAge will have a full squad to pick from here.
  • Otamendi has been heavily contested by the supporters and could be replaced by António Silva at the heart of the defense.
  • Martim Neto is unavailable as he cannot face his parent club. Novais and Oudrhiri should start at the middle of the park as a result.
  • Luís Freire should opt for a single striker here, with Clayton getting the nod over Hassan.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
2 Benfica 16 2 4 50
11 R. Ave 6 8 8 26

Prediction

  • Benfica's unbeaten run under Bruno Lage came to an end in midweek thanks to a 3-1 home defeat to Feyenoord. According to the Reds' coach, the team will be looking to react emphatically in this match as they look to stay alive in the title race.
  • Rio Ave were forced into extra time last weekend against a 3rd tier team, but managed to qualify for the next round of the Portuguese Cup. The Vilacondenses have a very poor record against title contenders this season, conceding 9 goals in 3 defeats.
  • The midweek defeat shouldn't affect Benfica, who should have enough quality to give their fans a convincing win.
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User Predictions

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Benfica
Rio Ave
N. Otamendi 7.33
K. Aktürkoglu 7.25
Á. Di María 7.18
M. Vrousai 6.96
C.P. Miszta 6.85
A. Santos 6.84
Á. Di María 7
V. Pavlidis 7
K. Aktürkoglu 6
Clayton 11
T. Morais 2
K. Bondoso 2
K. Aktürkoglu 5
O. Kökçü 4
V. Pavlidis 4
M. Vrousai 3
E. Tiknaz 2
O. Pohlmann 2

Match Forecast

Benfica will create many scoring chances  
Benfica will score as a result of an opposition error  
Benfica will score a long shot  
Benfica will stray offside often  
Benfica will control the game in the opposition's half  
Benfica will score as a result of a through ball  
Benfica will score from a wingplay situation  
Benfica will dominate in the air  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.