Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(70) 37 Goals 24 (49)
(49) 29 Assists 19 (35)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
28.6 Average Age 26.7
178.6 Average Height (cm) 184.2
(1.1) 1.2 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(50%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 57% (54%)
(0.7) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.4)
(1.1) 1 Tackles pg 0.9 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Braga
Vitoria de Guimaraes
Player Reason Status Rating
Simon Banza Out 7.42
Sikou Niakaté Out 6.4
Player Reason Status Rating
Telmo Arcanjo Out N/A
Mikel Villanueva Doubtful 6.81
João Mendes Doubtful 6.78
André André Doubtful 6.35

Team News

Braga
Vitoria de Guimaraes
  • Braga' top goalscorer Simon Banza is out on International Duty, which gives Abel Ruiz a chance to feature upfront.
  • Niakaté will miss out due to the same reason, meaning that Fonte and Saatçi will likely start at the heart of the defense.
  • Adrián Butzek should get the nod over André Silva upfront.
  • Bruno Gaspar will be in competition with Maga to start at the right-hand side of the defense.

Prediction

  • SC Braga ended the year with a 3-1 victory over Casa Pia and are still on the hunt for top 3. Their offensive process has been up and running as they scored three goals in each of their last two games.
  • Vitória SC defeated Rio Ave prior to the Christmas break which keeps them at just 3-points from 4th place which is currently occupied by their next opponents, making this an important match for Álvaro Pacheco' men.
  • This is one of Portugal' fiercest rivalries and anything can happen in a match between these sides. Braga has a better team, but Vitória could get points from their trip to the Pedreira as they had more time to prepare for this match.
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User Predictions

Comments (2)

 
  • I m still waiting. GUIMARES TOOK 21 THROW INS NOT 20 PLEASE CHECK MATCH AND FIX YOUR MISTAKE

  • Guimares took 21 throw ins this game. Please fix your results. I lost my betting bc of this mistake.