Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(18) 12 Goals 30 (42)
(12) 7 Assists 15 (27)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 7 (6.8)
27.2 Average Age 24
180.1 Average Height (cm) 182.1
(0.7) 0.7 Shots pg 1.6 (1.5)
(48%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 64% (56%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 1 (1.2)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Moreirense
Sporting
Player Reason Status Rating
Hernâni Out N/A
Guilherme Liberato Out 6.02
Lawrence Ofori Doubtful 6.47
Alan Doubtful 6.7
Player Reason Status Rating
Pote Out 7.93
Nuno Santos Out 6.69
Eduardo Quaresma Doubtful 6.64

Team News

Moreirense
Sporting
  • Ofori and Alanzinho are doubts for Thursday but at least one of them is likely to start.
  • Gabrielzinho scored last time around and will push for a start out wide.
  • Franco Israel will likely get back in goal after missing out last time around.
  • Morita should also return to the Starting XI after coming from the bench, replacing Daniel Bragança, that could be moved out wide if João Pereira decide to ring the changes upfront.

Prediction

  • Moreirense had a frustrating trip to Vila do Conde last weekend as they were able to level things after a 2-goal deficit only to concede a late goal that kept them from bringing something home. Back at Moreira de Cónegos they will look to react against last year' champions.
  • Sporting are going through a tough process of change following the departure of Rúben Amorim. Last week the lions lost their first league game of the season at home to Santa Clara just a few days after being thrashed by Arsenal.
  • Moreirense are a very difficult team to beat at home, as shown by their win over FC Porto in the Portuguese Cup and their draw against Benfica in the league. Sporting will have a tough test ahead of them and, given their form, it wouldn't be completely unexpected if they dropped points on Thursday.
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