Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.6
Average Ratings
7
(6.6)
28.2
Average Age
26.4
181.5
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.
