Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(76) 45 Goals 52 (70)
(58) 40 Assists 31 (49)
(6.6) 7.1 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
26.8 Average Age 28.5
181.9 Average Height (cm) 179.1
(1.2) 1.3 Shots pg 1.3 (1.1)
(51%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 51% (50%)
(0.9) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.7)
(1.4) 1.2 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Benfica
Braga
Player Reason Status Rating
Tomás Araújo Out 6.64
João Neves Doubtful 7.21
Player Reason Status Rating
Abel Ruiz Out 6.49

Team News

Benfica
Braga
  • Carreras had an interesting performance against SC Farense but might not feature here as Schmidt is expected to opt for a more defensive option at left-back. Either Aursnes or Morato will start in that role.
  • João Neves is a doubt due to an eye injury and might be replaced by João Mário at the middle of the park if he fails to recover.
  • Arthur Cabral might get the nod over Tengstedt upfront.
  • Roger was demoted into the U23 squad due to disciplinary reasons which gives Yan Said a chance to feature from the bench.
  • Abel Ruiz will serve a match ban due to an accumulation of bookings, which paves the way for Banza to lead the line.
  • Zalazar scored a brace against Vizela and will likely get his Starting XI spot back.

Prediction

  • Benfica rescued their best shape last Monday with a convincing 3-1 win over SC Farense. However, that might not be enough to avoid losing the league title to Sporting as they're still 7-points away from the top of the table. They will try to pressure their rivals with a win here.
  • SC Braga came from behind to beat FC Vizela last weekend and are still battling for 3rd-place. They seem to have recovered their confidence as that was their 2nd consecutive win and will look to leapfrog FC Porto on Saturday.
  • The Eagles won each of the last three matches against SC Braga at their home soil, but they usually have a tough time facing the Bracarenses and might slip here.
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