FC Porto vs Vitória de Guimarães: Dragões Seek Victory in Homage to Pinto da Costa

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FC Porto is set to face Vitória de Guimarães at the Estádio do Dragão, in a match that will be the first at home since the passing of former president Pinto da Costa. The Dragões are looking to bounce back from their European elimination and close the gap at the top of the Liga table, after Sporting's draw against Vila das Aves. The team, led by Martín Anselmi, will have to make some changes due to suspensions and injuries, with Zé Pedro likely to start in the defensive trio and Pepê potentially playing as a right-back.

The Vitória de Guimarães, on the other hand, is looking to repeat their win from last season at the Estádio do Dragão and move up the table. They have not conceded any goals in their last three matches and are currently in eighth place. The team will be without defender Mikel Villanueva, who is suspended, and may give a debut to Filipe Relvas. The conquistas will be looking to take advantage of the Dragões' recent struggles and get a win on the road.

The match is expected to be a tough one, with both teams looking to get a win. The FC Porto has announced a sold-out crowd for the match, and the fans will be looking to honor the late Pinto da Costa. The former president passed away on February 15, and this will be the first match at home since his passing. The team and the fans will be looking to pay their respects and get a win in his honor. The Estádio do Dragão will be filled with emotion, as the Dragões look to take all three points and move up the table.

Here are the probable lineups for the match:

• FC Porto: Diogo Costa; Zé Pedro, Tomás Pérez, Otávio; Pepê, Alan Varela, Fábio Vieira, Francisco Moura; Gonçalo Borges, Danny Namaso and Rodrigo Mora
• Vitória de Guimarães: Bruno Varela; Maga, Borevkovic, Relvas, João M. Mendes; Tomás Handel, Tiago Silva, João Mendes; Telmo Arcanjo, Nélson Oliveira, Vando Félix

The match will be a crucial one for both teams, and the fans will be eagerly waiting to see the outcome.

In terms of player statistics, here are some key numbers to watch:

• Danny Namaso has scored 5 goals in his last 10 matches for FC Porto
• Vando Félix has provided 3 assists in his last 5 matches for Vitória de Guimarães
• Diogo Costa has kept 5 clean sheets in his last 10 matches for FC Porto

These statistics will be important to watch, as the match unfolds and the teams look to get a win.

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