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Probable Lineups

Sporting CP
4-4-2
Rio Ave
3-4-3
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(42) 34 Goals 11 (15)
(27) 20 Assists 4 (10)
(6.7) 7.2 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
23.6 Average Age 27.8
181.8 Average Height (cm) 183.1
(1.4) 1.9 Shots pg 0.9 (0.7)
(57%) 59% Aerial Duel Success 51% (52%)
(1.2) 0.9 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.1) 0.9 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Sporting
Rio Ave
Player Reason Status Rating
Jeremiah St. Juste Out 6.44
Rafael Nel Out N/A
Nuno Santos Doubtful 6.69
Player Reason Status Rating
Georgios Okkas Out N/A

Team News

Sporting
Rio Ave
  • Rúben Amorim has been experimenting with a different tactical shape, and could use it against Rio Ave FC, with Eduardo Quaresma featuring on the right-hand side of the defense.
  • New signings Kovacevic and Debast made crucial mistakes last time around and might be benched, which might give Israel and Diomande a chance to start.
  • Okkas will be unavailable for the season opener, leaving Clayton as the main option to lead the line here.
  • João Graça and João Novais will be in competition to start at the middle of the park.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
2 S. CP 12 1 2 37
11 R. Ave 4 4 7 16

Prediction

  • The 2024/25 season didn't get off to the best start for Sporting, as they lost 4-3 to rivals FC Porto in the Super Cup in a match in which they squandered a three-goal lead. This could have some impact on the morale of Rúben Amorim's men, who are aiming to become champions again.
  • Rio Ave FC head into this season with the ambition of avoiding the relegation places. The club is undergoing an intense overhaul during the summer transfer market, which could affect the first games of the season given the lack of tactical routines among the new players.
  • The last time the two teams met, Sporting had to suffer to take just one point, thanks to a late goal from Coates. Things should be different here, however, and Rúben Amorim should take an easy win to start the campaign.
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User Predictions

Comments (3)

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  • [ - ] KingKeno - member since 12-Jun-21

    Viktor G TSA -163

    19 weeks ago
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  • [ - ] Marbella - member since 27-Feb-22

    Sporting 3-0.

    20 weeks ago
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  • [ - ] Marbella - member since 27-Feb-22

    Sporting have managed to hold on to key asset Viktor Gyokeres.The Swede scored 29 times in 33 league games last term after signing from Coventry.

    20 weeks ago
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Top Players

Sporting CP
Rio Ave
V. Gyökeres 8.15
Trincão 8.04
M. Hjulmand 7.06
M. Vrousai 6.94
A. Santos 6.89
Clayton 6.77
V. Gyökeres 18
Trincão 5
Pote 4
Clayton 7
Koka 1
P. William 1
Trincão 8
Pote 4
D. Bragança 3
E. Tiknaz 2
V. Gomes 1
O. Richards 1

Match Forecast

Sporting CP will score a long shot  
Sporting CP will score as a result of a through ball  
Sporting CP will score as a result of an opposition error  
Sporting CP will create many scoring chances  
Sporting CP will control the game in the opposition's half  
Rio Ave will score as a result of a through ball  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.