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Probable Lineups

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

(19) 13 Goals 7 (10)
(16) 12 Assists 4 (8)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
26.2 Average Age 27.2
180.8 Average Height (cm) 182.9
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(55%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 54% (52%)
(0.9) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.8)
(1.2) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Braga
Rio Ave
Player Reason Status Rating
Robson Bambu Out 6.68
João Moutinho Out 6.7
Rodrigo Zalazar Out 7.34
Paulo Oliveira Out 6.9
No missing players.

Team News

Braga
Rio Ave
  • Arrey-Mbi is back available and will likely start at the heart of the defense.
  • Carvalhal might ring the changes due to the amount of matches in such a small period. Márin, Gabri Martínez and Roberto Fernández might start as a result.
  • Luís Freire will have a full squad to pick from here.
  • Bondoso and Martim Neto should get the nod over Novais and Pohlmann once again.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
5 Braga 6 2 3 20
10 R. Ave 3 3 5 12

Prediction

  • Carvalhal's SC Braga is still under construction, as shown by the difficulties the team has had in winning recent matches against Nacional and Maccabi Haifa. They still have some vulnerability in defence, something that Moutinho and Bambu' absences exacerbates.
  • Rio Ave had a promising start to the game against Estoril but were unable to build on it in the second half, where they squandered a two-goal lead and managed just one point at home. As visitors, they lost all 3 games they played - two of them against title contenders (FC Porto and Sporting CP).
  • SC Braga's fatigue could have a negative impact on their performance, which gives Rio Ave an unique opportunity to take points from their trip to the 'Pedreira'.
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User Predictions

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Top Players

Braga
Rio Ave
Bruma 7.37
J. Ferreira 6.99
G. Martínez 6.92
A. Santos 6.99
M. Vrousai 6.91
Clayton 6.74
A. El Ouazzani 4
Bruma 3
R. Horta 3
Clayton 5
Koka 1
P. William 1
Bruma 4
R. Zalazar 3
A. Marín 2
V. Gomes 1
O. Richards 1
M. Vrousai 1

Match Forecast

Braga will score as a result of a through ball  
Rio Ave will stray offside often  
Braga will stray offside often  
Braga will score from a setpiece situation  
Braga will control the game in the opposition's half  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.