Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(6) 5 Goals 30 (34)
(4) 0 Assists 19 (23)
(6.3) 6.3 Average Ratings 7.4 (6.9)
25.1 Average Age 23.4
180 Average Height (cm) 182.1
(0.8) 0.8 Shots pg 2.2 (1.7)
(48%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 53% (52%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 1 (1.4)
(1.1) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Arouca
Sporting
Player Reason Status Rating
Yusuf Lawal Out N/A
José Fontán Out 6.1
Eboue Kouassi Out N/A
Nino Galovic Out 6.15
Player Reason Status Rating
Jeremiah St. Juste Out 6.3
Rafael Nel Out N/A
Diogo Pinto Out N/A

Team News

Arouca
Sporting
  • Cristo González has left for Al Sadd, which opens the starting XI door to Pablo Gozálbez
  • Araújo and Marozau will be in competition to start up front.
  • St. Juste is showing signs of recovery but remains unavailable for Friday.
  • Gyokeres' impressive scoring run continued during the international break and he will be boosted here.

Prediction

  • Expectations were high and so FC Arouca's start to the season has not been what fans had hoped for. Still, the team has been competitive and will have taken advantage of the international break to correct mistakes and try to surprise Sporting.
  • Sporting could hardly have asked for a better start to the Liga Portugal 2024/25 season, having won every game they've played, including the ‘Clássico’ against direct rivals FC Porto. The Lions have been effective in front of goal and it's to be hoped that the international break hasn't impacted their momentum.
  • Although it's traditionally difficult to play in Arouca, it's highly unlikely that the hosts will be able to surprise Sporting on Friday. A comfortable win for the Lions is the most likely scenario here.
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