Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(76) 29 Goals 31 (37)
(58) 23 Assists 14 (23)
(6.6) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.5)
24.6 Average Age 23.4
183.3 Average Height (cm) 185.3
(1.2) 0.9 Shots pg 1.1 (0.8)
(51%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 58% (55%)
(0.7) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.4) 1.2 Tackles pg 0.9 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Benfica
Famalicao
Player Reason Status Rating
Alexander Bah Out 7.18
David Neres Out 6.88
Ángel Di María Out 7.64
Nicolás Otamendi Out 7.04
Juan Bernat Doubtful 6.25
Player Reason Status Rating
Henrique Araújo Out 6.18
Riccieli Doubtful 6.53
Puma Rodríguez Doubtful 6.83

Team News

Benfica
Famalicao
  • Otamendi and Di Maria were authorized to extend their holidays in Argentina so they won't be available here.
  • Tiago Gouveia and Gonçalo Guedes made an impact coming from the bench last time around and will be in competition to start out wide.
  • Puma and Riccieli are doubts for Friday. Only the former is a regular starter and will be replaced by either de Haas or Mihaj if he fails to recover.
  • Cádiz should lead the line as Henrique Araújo cannot face his parent club.

Prediction

  • Benfica got an important 1-0 win over Braga on their last Primeira Liga match and followed that up with a 4-1 victory over AVS that gave them the ticket for the league cup Final Four. Roger Schmidt' men should be confident, despite their absences.
  • FC Famalicão heads into Friday after back-to-back 1-1 draws against Portimonense and Estoril. They've been winless in the last 4 games and will need to improve upfront if they want to avoid stretching this run.
  • The hosts have already struggled to beat Famalicão this season for the Portuguese Cup, something that might be repeated here if they don't solve this game early. Nonetheless, the Eagles are expected to end the year with a win.
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