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Probable Lineups

Rio Ave
3-4-3
Benfica
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(36) 22 Goals 41 (76)
(22) 15 Assists 34 (58)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 7 (6.6)
28 Average Age 26
181.3 Average Height (cm) 182.2
(0.7) 0.8 Shots pg 1.2 (1.2)
(50%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 52% (51%)
(0.6) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.9)
(1.2) 1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Rio Ave
Benfica
Player Reason Status Rating
João Teixeira Doubtful 6.66
Abdul-Aziz Yakubu Doubtful 6.6
Mateo Tanlongo Doubtful 6.34
Vítor Gomes Doubtful 6.07
Player Reason Status Rating
Juan Bernat Out 6.25
David Neres Out 6.88
Tomás Araújo Out 6.64
Marcos Leonardo Out 6.6
Alexander Bah Doubtful 7.18

Team News

Rio Ave
Benfica
  • Vítor Gomes went off injured against Portimonense and is doubtful for Friday.
  • Aziz, João Teixeira and Tanlongo are also injury concerns.
  • Bah is doubtful for Friday, which might hand Álvaro Carreras another chance to start.
  • Tengstedt and Arthur Cabral will be in competition to lead the line here.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
2 Benfica 25 5 4 80
11 R. Ave 6 19 9 37

Prediction

  • Rio Ave FC stretched their wonderful unbeaten run to 11 matches as they held Portimonense SC to a 2-2 draw last time around. They will look to get a good result, upsetting another title contender as they did against Sporting CP, FC Porto and SC Braga.
  • SL Benfica defeated FC Arouca by 5-0 but that wasn't enough to avoid some protests from their supporters, who are very unhappy with the team's season. Despite having nothing but pride to fight for, a win will be demanded from Roger Schmidt's men.
  • Playing in Vila do Conde is never easy, but SL Benfica have been able to beat Rio Ave FC in 6 of their last 7 Primeira Liga trips. However, things are different now and the Eagles could actually drop points against such a confident side.
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Rio Ave
Benfica
A. Santos 7.03
Costinha 7.03
Jhonatan 7.01
Á. Di María 7.64
Rafa 7.48
J. Neves 7.21
E. Boateng 7
A-A. Yakubu 6
Joca 4
Rafa 14
Á. Di María 9
O. Kökçü 7
Costinha 5
F. Ronaldo 3
E. Boateng 2
Rafa 12
Á. Di María 10
O. Kökçü 8

Match Forecast

Benfica will score as a result of a through ball  
Benfica will control the game in the opposition's half  
Benfica will score as a result of an opposition error  
Benfica will score from a wingplay situation  
Benfica will stray offside often  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.