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Probable Lineups

Benfica
4-2-3-1
FC Porto
4-4-2
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(76) 49 Goals 23 (62)
(58) 44 Assists 19 (46)
(6.6) 7.1 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.7)
27.1 Average Age 26.5
181.7 Average Height (cm) 182
(1.2) 1.4 Shots pg 1 (1)
(51%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 49% (52%)
(0.9) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.4)
(1.4) 1.2 Tackles pg 1 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Benfica
Porto
Player Reason Status Rating
Ángel Di María Doubtful 7.64
Petar Musa Doubtful 6.68
Player Reason Status Rating
Gabriel Veron Out N/A
Iván Marcano Out 7.09
Zaidu Sanusi Out 6.61
Pepe Doubtful 6.71

Team News

Benfica
Porto
  • Di María missed out against Portimonense SC through injury and is a doubt for the 'Clássico'. With that in mind, Neres could have another chance to start.
  • Musa is also doubtful, but he should recover on time, getting the nod over Cabral and Tengstedt.
  • João Neves might return to Starting XI after being rested against Portimonense SC.
  • Pepe is doubtful for Friday after sustaining a muscular problem. If recovered, he will likely start at the heart of FC Porto' defense.
  • Iván Jaime will push for a start after scoring his first goal with his new club.
  • With Zaidu injured, Wendell should start at the left-hand side of the defense.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
2 Benfica 25 5 4 80
3 FC Porto 22 6 6 72

Prediction

  • SL Benfica got an important win against Portimonense SC last time around but there's still room for improvement on their defensive end, as they've already conceded 7 goals in the first six matches (their personal worst league record in 10 years).
  • FC Porto got another narrow win thanks to a stoppage time goal. The 'Dragões' were close to lost to Gil Vicente FC but ended up beating the 'Galos' thanks to a late Eustáquio goal. Sérgio Conceição men have been far for convincing so far, especially at the back.
  • Both sides have been prolific upfront, but their defensive process have been awful. With that in mind, we can expect chance at both ends and a goal feast for Friday' 'Clássico'.
  • Benfica and Porto have met prior this season, with the Eagles getting the upper hand, beating their rivals by 2-0 in the Supercup. Given their recent form and with SL Benfica playing at home, it wouldn't be a surprise if they got all three points.
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Benfica
FC Porto
Á. Di María 7.64
Rafa 7.48
J. Neves 7.21
F. Conceição 7.29
Evanilson 7.17
Pepê 7.1
Rafa 14
Á. Di María 9
O. Kökçü 7
Evanilson 13
Galeno 9
M. Taremi 6
Rafa 12
Á. Di María 10
O. Kökçü 8
Galeno 7
Pepê 6
M. Taremi 4

Match Forecast

Benfica will score from a fast break situation  
Benfica will create many scoring chances  
FC Porto will dominate in the air  
FC Porto will create many scoring chances  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.