Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(13) 9 Goals 4 (9)
(12) 9 Assists 4 (7)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
25.6 Average Age 28.3
182.6 Average Height (cm) 184.2
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 0.8 (0.9)
(54%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 57% (51%)
(0.7) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.4)
(1.4) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Santa Clara
AVS Futebol SAD
Player Reason Status Rating
Pedro Pacheco Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Luís Silva Out 6
Fernando Fonseca Out 6.62
Rafael Rodrigues Doubtful 6.27

Team News

Santa Clara
AVS Futebol SAD
  • Adriano Firmino will bring fresh legs to the middle of the park after serving a match ban.
  • Ricardinho made an impact coming from the bench and will be in competition with Gabriel Silva and Vinicius to start out wide.
  • With Clayton' departure, Baptiste Roux and Devenish should start at the heart of the defense.
  • Samuel Granada is back available but might have to wait to return to Starting XI given Lucca' performance against Vitória SC.

Prediction

  • CD Santa Clara are making a very good start to the season, winning two of their first three games and losing only to FC Porto. Last week they beat Casa Pia 2-0 away from home and will be confident of picking up their first three points in front of their home fans.
  • AVS SAD picked up their first win in the Primeira Liga last Sunday when they beat Vitória SC 1-0 in a game where they gave a good demonstration of their defensive ability and, in a way, made their supporters forget the 4 goals conceded against Gil Vicente in the previous fixture.
  • Both sides met twice last season in Portuguese 2nd tier with CD Santa Clara coming on top in both occasions. Interestingly, the result (2-1) was the same and that run might continue on Saturday.
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