Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(7) 3 Goals 11 (24)
(0) 0 Assists 10 (17)
(6.4) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.8)
27.3 Average Age 25
183.5 Average Height (cm) 181.5
(0.7) 0.7 Shots pg 1.4 (1.4)
(48%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 61% (60%)
(0.4) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.8)
(1.3) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Boavista
Benfica
Player Reason Status Rating
Luís Pires Out N/A
João Gonçalves Out 6.55
Miguel Reisinho Out 6.91
Player Reason Status Rating
Tiago Gouveia Out 7.15
Alexander Bah Out 7.14
Renato Sanches Out 6.23
Tomás Araújo Doubtful 7.17

Team News

Boavista
Benfica
  • 17-year old Tomé Sousa had a decent performance last time around but he might be replaced by César in goal.
  • Seba Pérez should make another Starting XI appearance as Reisinho remains injured.
  • Akturkoglu scored in each of his two appearences with his new club and will be full of beans here.
  • Kabouré might start at the right-hand side of the defense after Bah got injured last time around.

Prediction

  • After winning the first game, Boavista were unable to follow up and haven't won since. Nevertheless, in their last game they picked up a valuable point against Estrela away from home, which could motivate Cristiano Bacci's men.
  • Benfica had to work hard to beat Red Star in midweek, but they picked up their second win under Bruno Lage, having beaten Santa Clara the previous weekend 4-1. The team seems looser under the new coach and the attacking process has flowed much better.
  • Benfica's recent memories at the Estadio do Bessa aren't the best, having lost 3-2 at Boavista last time out. Even so, given Benfica's form and the limitations of the axadrezados, the Reds can be expected to take the three points.
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