Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(76) 40 Goals 22 (30)
(58) 36 Assists 9 (18)
(6.6) 7 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
27.2 Average Age 28.8
182 Average Height (cm) 182.5
(1.2) 1.3 Shots pg 0.8 (0.6)
(51%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 47% (50%)
(0.8) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.4) 1.2 Tackles pg 0.9 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Benfica
Chaves
Player Reason Status Rating
Juan Bernat Out 6.25
António Silva Out 7.01
Player Reason Status Rating
João Correia Doubtful 6.43
Cafu Phete Doubtful 6.18
Bruno Rodrigues Doubtful 6.13
Sandro Cruz Doubtful 6.38
Dário Essugo Doubtful 6.66

Team News

Benfica
Chaves
  • Either Tomás Araújo or Morato will start at the heart of the defense since António Silva will serve a match ban due to an accumulation of bookings.
  • Rafa, João Mário and Aursnes should be fresh to start has they recently ended their International carreer and were not on International duty during the break.
  • Bruno Rodrigues, João Correia and Sandro Cruz will likely miss out through injury which could force Moreno to use Carraça and Benny as wing-backs.
  • Dário Essugo is a doubt as he might face disciplinary charges from the league due to a incident in a match with his previous club.

Prediction

  • SL Benfica struggled to beat Casa Pia AC away from home but are still alive and kicking on the title race. They will look to pressure league leaders Sporting CP with their 4th consecutive win across all competitions.
  • GD Chaves is still on a precarious position as they remain at the bottom of the table with six points to the safe zone. Moreno' men lost to Vitória SC last time around, extending their winning drought to 4 matches.
  • Playing at home and having a far better team, SL Benfica should have what it takes to get a comfortable win on Friday.
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