Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(12) 7 Goals 6 (27)
(8) 5 Assists 5 (19)
(6.6) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.8)
23.8 Average Age 24.6
184.1 Average Height (cm) 182.1
(0.8) 0.8 Shots pg 1.1 (1.4)
(56%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 56% (59%)
(0.9) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.8)
(1.6) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.9)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Team News

Famalicao
Benfica
  • New signing Mario González isn't expected to start just yet, which gives Aranda the chance to lead the line on Sunday.
  • Either Sorriso or Gil Dias will start out wide.
  • Pavlidis scored in almost every game of the pre-season and will likely play as a sole striker here.
  • Di María and Otamendi had late returns from International Duty and aren't likely to feature here.

Prediction

  • FC Famalicão were able to keep crucial players like Francisco Moura and Youssouf and have also acquired some decent signings with the arrivals of Gil Dias, Rochinha and Mário Gonzalez that make their supporters dream with a top-six finish.
  • SL Benfica will be looking to make amends for a disappointing 2023/24 and will be going for the title, despite the departure of key man João Neves. The signings of Pavlidis, Renato Sanches and the emergence of Prestianni give them hope.
  • SL Benfica don't have fond memories of their recent trips to Famalicão, as last season they lost a crucial game at Estádio Municipal 22 de Junho. They will hope to start making their way into redemption precisely where they lost the title last year.
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