Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(93) 71 Goals 48 (51)
(67) 48 Assists 27 (38)
(6.6) 7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.4)
28.1 Average Age 25.7
183.6 Average Height (cm) 182
(1) 1.3 Shots pg 1.3 (0.8)
(54%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 51% (50%)
(0.5) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 0.9 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Sporting
Arouca
Player Reason Status Rating
Trincão Out 7.11
Player Reason Status Rating
Benji Michel Out 6.07
Vitinho Out 6.2
João Valido Out 6.81
David Simão Out 6.71

Team News

Sporting
Arouca
  • Other than Trincão, Sporting CP will have a clean bill of health.
  • Coates was rested in midweek and will likely return to action here.
  • Kouassi should start at the middle of the park since David Simão is facing suspension.
  • Mujica will probably regain a spot upfront after being benched last time around.

Prediction

  • Sporting went into the top of the league last weekend after beating SC Farense by 3-2. However, the Lions were far from convincing as they allowed their opponents to cancel a 2-goal lead while playing with a lesser men.
  • Playing with a lesser men during the entire 2nd half, FC Arouca was unable to avoid defeat at the hands of GD Chaves. Daniel Ramos' men haven't won since the league' opening fixture and will need to improve if they want to bring something from Alvalade.
  • The hosts had little more than 72 hours to rest, which could impact their game. However, having a far better team and playing in front of their supporters, they'll likely win, even if by a narrow margin.
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