Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(17) 13 Goals 5 (11)
(10) 6 Assists 5 (7)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
26.8 Average Age 24.4
183.8 Average Height (cm) 182.5
(0.7) 0.8 Shots pg 0.8 (0.9)
(52%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 48% (49%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.5) 1.3 Tackles pg 1 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Rio Ave
Nacional
Player Reason Status Rating
Jonathan Panzo Out 6.49
Martim Neto Out 6.47
Player Reason Status Rating
Miguel Baeza Out 6.26
Rúben Macedo Out 6.43
Nigel Thomas Doubtful 6.39

Team News

Rio Ave
Nacional
  • Martim Neto was sent off while on the bench last Monday and will serve a match ban here. Amine Oudrhiri should replace him as Vítor Gomes might not be able to feature after losing his father.
  • Brandon Aguilera had a decent performance last Monday and could feature out wide.
  • Butzke returns and boosts Nacional' options upfront. However, he's not expected to start.
  • Zé Vitor won't feature here after reaching a milestone of bookings. Léo Santos will likely replace him.

Prediction

  • Rio Ave lost in Amadora against Estrela, making it their third game in a row without a win. During this period, they've managed just one point, in a game where they squandered a two-goal lead. On Sunday they won't have their coach Petit on the bench, who was sent off against Estrela.
  • Shortly after performing well against Benfica, Nacional went to Guimarães to pick up a point thanks to a two-goal draw, which showed the team's resilience - they came from behind twice.
  • Nacional haven't been happy travelling to Vila do Conde, as they haven't won any of their last six games there. Still, given Rio Ave's form, they might be able to return home with a point.
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