Probable Lineups

4-5-1
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(39) 27 Goals 38 (62)
(30) 25 Assists 29 (46)
(6.3) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.7)
25.6 Average Age 25.7
182.3 Average Height (cm) 180.5
(0.7) 0.9 Shots pg 1.5 (1)
(45%) 46% Aerial Duel Success 49% (52%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.9)
(1.6) 1.2 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Portimonense
Porto
Player Reason Status Rating
Tamble Monteiro Out 6.39
Pedrão Out 6.63
Player Reason Status Rating
Iván Marcano Out 7.09
Zaidu Sanusi Out 6.61
Wendell Doubtful 7.05

Team News

Portimonense
Porto
  • Pedrão was sent offt last time around and will serve a match ban here.
  • Paulo Sérgio should switch into a 4-5-1 shape, as he's not expected to give Alcobia nor Dombroski a start yet.
  • Wendell is a doubt for Friday and might be replaced by Jorge Sánchez if not recovered.
  • After netting a brace and an assist last time around, Galeno will be boosted here.

Prediction

  • Portimonense were held to a scoreless draw at home last time around, but they played with a lesser men during the last 20 minutes. Prior to that, they were the better team and will build-up on that in order to try to upset FC Porto here.
  • The visitors had an historical 5-0 win over their main rivals Benfica last weekend and will likely be boosted heading into Friday' game. The likelihood of winning the title is still remote, but they will hang on to every chance they have to close the gap to the top of the table.
  • In one of the most bizarre records in Portuguese football, FC Porto have beaten Portimonense SC in each of their last 18 matches... and things are not expected to change here.
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