Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(62) 28 Goals 31 (46)
(46) 23 Assists 15 (26)
(6.7) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
28 Average Age 29.9
181.1 Average Height (cm) 181.6
(1) 1 Shots pg 0.9 (0.7)
(52%) 47% Aerial Duel Success 47% (48%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(0.9) 1 Tackles pg 0.9 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Porto
Farense
Player Reason Status Rating
Evanilson Out 7.17
Gabriel Veron Out N/A
Romário Baró Out 6.2
Pepe Out 6.71
Wendell Out 7.05
No missing players.

Team News

Porto
Farense
  • Zaidu will start at left-back, replacing Wendel who was sent off against Moreirense FC last time out.
  • Alan Varela was signed in midweek but he will have to wait to make his debut with his new club.
  • Pepe will serve the second of a two-match ban, which opens the starting XI door to Fábio Cardoso.
  • José Mota will have a full squad available for Sunday's match.
  • Zach Muscat and Artur Jorge are in competition to feature at the heart of the defence.

Prediction

  • FC Porto came from behind to beat Moreirense FC in their first Primeira Liga fixture. The 'Dragons' are aiming to win the title and their confidence should be high after Benfica's defeat on Monday.
  • SC Farense lost 3-0 at home upon their return to the Primeira Liga, but that result doesn't reflect their performance as they deserved at least a goal against Casa Pia AC. José Mota's men will try to react with a good result here.
  • Playing at the Estádio do Dragão, however, is always a tough task, especially for a newly promoted team, and anything but a home win would be a huge surprise.
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