Primeira Liga 2024-2025: Rio Ave-Porto, the probable formations

Rio Ave-Porto, the probable formations

The 20th day of Primeira Liga ends with the match between Rio Ave and Porto. Kickoff at 9:45 p.m. at the Estadio do Rio Ave. The Dragons absolutely must win the three points to still hope for the title. On the other side, the green-and-whites will try to take advantage of the positive moment of form (three wins, a draw and a loss in the last five days).

Petit will have to do without Panzo in defense:  è likely to be the turn of Ndoj with Petrasso. Tiknaz could be confirmed in midfield, with Pohlmann and Aguilera positioned in front of him. In attack, Clayton, in goal in the last game, will be supported by outfielders Bondoso and Tiago Morais.

Anselmi deploys a 4-2-3-1: four-man defense with Mario, Djalo, Otavio and Moura, since Marcano and Fernandes have been ruled out; in midfield, Grujic is missing due to injury: room for Varela and Sousa; Vieira could play in an advanced position behind striker Deniz Gul, while Borges and Gomes could start as outfielders.

Probable lineups

Rio Ave (4-3-3): Miszta; Vrousai, Petrasso, Ndoj, Richards; Pohlmann, Tiknaz, Aguilera; Bondoso, Clayton, Morais. All. Petit

Porto (4-2-3-1): Costa; Mario, Djalo, Otavio, Moura; Sousa, Varela; Borges, Vieira, Gomes; Gul. All. Anselmi