Liga NOS and Portuguese Cup: X-ray of V. Guimarães

Benfica's next opponent arrives in a double dose – Portuguese Cup and Liga NOS – within three days. The matches against V. Guimarães are scheduled for the Estádio D. Afonso Henriques, at 8:45 pm on January 15 (quarter-finals of the Portuguese Cup) and 9:15 pm on January 18 (matchday 18 of the Liga NOS).

Under Luís Castro, Vitória de Guimarães is well-positioned in the Championship, aiming to clinch one of the 2019/20 European competition spots.

In the last Liga NOS match, a 1-0 win over o Moreirense, Luís Castro fielded the following starting XI (new signings highlighted in bold): Douglas; Sacko, Osorio, Pedro Henrique "Pedrão" and Rafa Soares; Wakaso, Pêpê and Tozé; Ola John, Davidson and Guedes. The starting lineup with the most used players also plays in a 4x3x3 formation.

Top 5 goal scorers (all competitions)

In the "minhotos", there are three names in prominence and who appear in the several examined tops, according to the statistical data presented by Wyscout: André André, Davidson and Tozé.

Top 5 assist providers (all competitions)

When it comes to passing the ball for his teammates to score, Davidson stands out with four assists. Andre Andre comes right behind with three.

Top 5 shooters in the Liga NOS

With more than 200 shots carried out in the Liga NOS, V. Guimarães makes on average 11 attempts per match and has an accuracy of 34%.

Top 5 crosses in the Liga NOS

In the Liga NOS they have amassed 254 crosses, a average of 14 per match.

Top 5 passers in the Liga NOS

V. Guimarães is one of the team with highest ball possession percentage (51,3%) and that delivers more passes (more than 6520).

Text: Marco Rebelo

Pics: Liga Portugal