Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(12) 8 Goals 10 (24)
(9) 4 Assists 10 (17)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 7 (6.8)
26.1 Average Age 25.3
181.4 Average Height (cm) 181
(0.8) 0.9 Shots pg 1.3 (1.4)
(48%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 62% (60%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.9)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.7)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Moreirense
Benfica
Player Reason Status Rating
Hernâni Out N/A
Pedro Santos Out 6.07
Alan Doubtful 6.65
Player Reason Status Rating
Jan-Niklas Beste Out 6.88
Andreas Schjelderup Out 6.5
Tiago Gouveia Out 7.15
Fredrik Aursnes Out 6.95

Team News

Moreirense
Benfica
  • Alanzinho is a doubt for the hosts. If he fails to recover, Tavares, Ofori and Ismael will form the midfield trio.
  • Gabrielzinho and Antonisse will be in competition to start out wide given that Pedro Santos is unable to face his parent club.
  • Tiago Gouveia and Aursnes went off injured and won't be available here, which opens the Starting XI door to Di María.
  • Kokçu had a decent performance last time around, scoring the winner and will push for a start once again.

Prediction

  • Moreirense failed to surprise SC Braga away from home but managed to put up a fight. César Peixoto's men have performed well at the start of the Primeira Liga season and could cause Benfica a lot of trouble.
  • Benfica come into this game on the back of two wins, but in neither case did they put in a convincing display. The fans have been vehemently criticising the team, which will be under pressure to win on Friday.
  • After a good start to the season, Moreirense have nothing to lose and that could play in their favour as they face a Benfica side with a lot of responsibility on their shoulders. With that in mind, it wouldn't be shocking if the hosts picked up a point or three from this game
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