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Probable Lineups

Benfica
4-2-3-1
FC Porto
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(47) 31 Goals 31 (46)
(34) 24 Assists 18 (32)
(6.7) 7 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
27 Average Age 24.6
183 Average Height (cm) 182.6
(1.3) 1.3 Shots pg 1.1 (1)
(57%) 60% Aerial Duel Success 48% (48%)
(0.7) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.7) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Benfica
Porto
Player Reason Status Rating
Tiago Gouveia Out 7.15
Alexander Bah Doubtful 6.92
Player Reason Status Rating
Marko Grujic Out 6.47
Wendell Doubtful 6.18

Team News

Benfica
Porto
  • Bah is a doubt after missing out last time out. Kaboré might replace him if he fails to recover.
  • Bruno Lage will likely switch back to the usual 4-2-3-1 here after using a 5-man backline in midweek.
  • Florentino, Ángel Di Maria and Pavlidis should get their Starting XI spot back after being rested against Bayern.
  • Stephen Eustáquio had a delightful performance against Lazio in midweek and will push for a start at the middle of the park.
  • Nico González and Pepê should reclaim their Starting XI spot after featuring from the bench last time out.
  • João Mário and Martim Fernandes will be in competition to start at the right-hand side of the defense.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
2 Benfica 16 2 4 50
3 FC Porto 14 4 4 46

Prediction

  • In a game in which they were more defensive than usual, Benfica lost 1-0 to Bayern in midweek. In Primeira Liga, the Reds have won all their games under their new coach but remain 5 points off the top of the league and 2 points off 2nd place and will be looking to overtake rivals FC Porto with a win over them on Sunday.
  • FC Porto put in a good performance against Lazio in midweek, but it wasn't enough to avoid defeat in Rome. Vítor Bruno's men will be looking to switch their focus to the Clasico against Benfica, where they will be under less pressure than their rivals.
  • FC Porto had less 24 hours to prepare for this match which could impact theri performance at the "Clássico". With that in mind, and given that Benfica will play in front of their supporters, an home win wouldn't shock anyone.
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Benfica
FC Porto
N. Otamendi 7.33
K. Aktürkoglu 7.25
Á. Di María 7.18
S. Aghehowa 7.15
N. González 7.13
Galeno 7.12
Á. Di María 7
V. Pavlidis 7
K. Aktürkoglu 6
S. Aghehowa 13
Galeno 8
N. González 5
K. Aktürkoglu 5
O. Kökçü 4
V. Pavlidis 4
M. Fernandes 5
F. Moura 4
F. Vieira 3

Match Forecast

Benfica will create many scoring chances  
Benfica will dominate in the air  
FC Porto will score as a result of an opposition error  
Benfica will stray offside often  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.