Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(11) 5 Goals 28 (40)
(7) 5 Assists 16 (28)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 7 (6.7)
24.2 Average Age 23.2
182.7 Average Height (cm) 179.8
(0.9) 0.9 Shots pg 1.1 (1)
(49%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 46% (49%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.5)
(1.5) 1 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Nacional
Porto
Player Reason Status Rating
Miguel Baeza Out 6.26
Rúben Macedo Out 6.43
Nigel Thomas Out 6.39
Player Reason Status Rating
Iván Marcano Out N/A
Marko Grujic Out 6.47
Francisco Moura Out 7.04
Nico González Out 7.27

Team News

Nacional
Porto
  • Joel Tagueu has already been registered in the league and could actually feature from the outset on Friday.
  • Zé Vítor is back available and will probably start at the heart of the defense.
  • Rodrigo Mora had another delightful display last time around and will likely earn another start here.
  • Nico González reached a milestone of bookings and will miss out, paving the way for Alan Varela to start at the middle of the park.

Match FactsSponsored

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FC Porto have won 9 of their last 10 matches against Nacional in all competitions.
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FC Porto have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 8 matches (Liga Portugal).
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FC Porto have scored at least 2 goals in 10 of their last 12 matches (Liga Portugal).

Prediction

  • Despite a good display, Nacional left Vila do Conde without any points last time out. In their last four home games they've picked up seven points, losing only to Benfica, which should worry FC Porto.
  • FC Porto have greatly improved their defensive process conceding only one goal in their last six matches across all competitions. In their last game of 2024 they had a wonderful display in the Invicta Derby, beating Boavista 4-0.
  • Playing at home, Nacional could be a tricky opponent, but it's hard to imagine them stopping an in-form FC Porto from taking all three points.
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