Alverca are expected to line up in a 3-4-3, with the probable lineup featuring Vernek in goal, a back three of Mepiyu, Boyang and Bazeya, and a midfield engine of James, Guy, Yan Lucas and Tuaizi. Up front, Figueiredo, Vivaldo Semedo and Shikinho will look to stretch the pitch. That wing-back system gives them natural width and the ability to overload wide areas. They will look to get in behind Estrela's full-backs, who can be caught high. The formation is not confirmed, but the shape suggests a side that wants to press high and play on the front foot.

Estrela Amadora are expected to use a 4-2-3-1, with David Grilo in goal, a back four of Scholze, Luan Patrick, Schappo and Rafa Soares, a double pivot of Eddy Doue and Santiago Serra, and an attacking line of Abraham Marcus, Lovro Zvonarek, Ianis Stoica and Leandro Antonetti. That 4-2-3-1 gives them a solid base but also allows the number ten to roam. Zvonarek is the creative spark, and Antonetti is the finisher who just scored against Sporting. The battle will be won in midfield: Alverca's three against Estrela's two. If Alverca can dominate that zone, they will feed their front three all day. If Estrela's double pivot can shield the back four, they can hit on the break.