Likely XI for Rio Ave v Sporting: Rui Borges to make one change | OneFootball

Rui Silva, Eduardo Quaresma, Ousmane Diomande, Gonçalo Inácio and Maxi Araújo; Hidemasa Morita and Daniel Bragança; Geny Catamo, Francisco Trincão, Pedro Gonçalves and Luis Suárez. This is expected, at first glance, to be Sporting’s starting eleven for the match against Rio Ave.

In midfield, Morten Hjulmand, still injured, once again forces Hidemasa Morita to drop deeper, meaning Daniel Bragança will take up the 'number 8 role'. Further forward, Geny Catamo is expected to appear on the right, while Pedro Gonçalves will operate on the left side of attacking midfield. Francisco Trincão will play in support of striker Luis Suárez.

At this moment, the green and whites sit third in the National Championship table, with 76 points won. Porto (85) are in first place (with one more game played). Benfica are second, also with 76, but hold the advantage in the head-to-head record.

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