Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Champions League grp. C.
Missing Players
FC Astana
Benfica
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Baurzhan Dzolchiev | Out | 6.21 | |
Nemanja Maksimovic | Doubtful | 6.34 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Luisão | Out | 7.11 | |
Nélson Semedo | Out | 8 | |
Nicolás Gaitán | Out | 7.95 |
Team News
FC Astana
Benfica
- Baurzhan Dzolchiev is suspended for the home side, with Aleksey Shchetkin expected to start in his absence.
- Nemanja Maksimovic is a doubt as Astana, but should be fit to start.
- Nicolas Gaitain misses out for Benfica here following his red card against Galatasaray last time out, with Pizzi likely to come into the starting XI on the left.
- Nelsinho and Luisao are both sidelined for the Portuguese team, with Silvio and Lisandro Lopez expected to feature in their absence.
It will take a really good Jonas to help Benfica win this time. Benfica's game is based a lot on key players like Gaítan and Jonas. Without Gaítan, they lose a lot of their creativity.
Will be hard without Gaitan
I think Samaris will play instead of Andre Almeida. Salvio will return only next year. Carcela or Pizzi should replace Gaitan. I like Benfica odd and they need a good performance after another defeat with main rival Sporting of Lisbon. There is already some fans rage.
Gaitan and Luisão won't play
1 - 2 Benfica Win.