Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.
Missing Players
Porto
Benfica
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Iván Marcano | Out | 7.09 | |
Mehdi Taremi | Out | 6.85 | |
Zaidu Sanusi | Out | 6.61 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Juan Bernat | Out | 6.25 |
Team News
Porto
Benfica
- Otávio will likely get the nod over Fábio Cardoso at the heart of the defense.
- Other than that, Sérgio Conceição should name the same Starting XI that defeated CD Santa Clara last time around.
- Evanílson scored in each of his last couple of appearances and will be boosted for Sunday.
- Morato could play at the left-hand side of the defense, with Aursnes featuring at the opposite flank in order to stop FC Porto' offensive wings.
- Rafa will lead the line if Roger Schmidt opts for a 4-2-3-1 with a false 9. Otherwise, Arthur Cabral, Marcos Leonardo and Tengstedt will be in competition to start upfront.
- Florentino could return to Starting XI, which would move João Mário out wide.
DC on Benfica