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Porto vs Benfica Predictions & Tips - Back Porto to win the Super Cup
- Porto vs Benfica predictions for Wednesday’s Portuguese Super Cup
- Match is being played at 8.45pm GMT at Estádio Municipal de Aveiro
- Porto have won 10 of their last 11 matches
- I am backing Porto to win and lift the Super Cup
- Read on for more free predictions and betting tips
Porto have won their last 3 matches against Benfica (Getty Images)
Porto vs Benfica Predictions
Benfica are missing the influential Pizzi which gives Porto the advantage in Aveiro. The Dragons have 10 wins in their last 11 matches and have a great chance to lift the Portuguese Super Cup.
- Porto have won 10 of their last 11 matches (all competitions).
- Benfica have lost their last 3 matches against Porto (all competitions).
Head to Head
Porto have a 96-88 advantage against Benfica with 60 draws in 244 matches.
Porto have won the last three encounters including 2-1 in the Portuguese Cup final in August.
Porto Form
Porto have won 10 of their last 11 matches in all competitions. The Dragons won 2-0 against Olympiakos in Greece as they reached the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
Sérgio Conceição’s side returned to the Portugal and advanced in both Cup competitions. A 2-1 home win against Tondela in the Cup was followed by a 2-1 home win against Paços de Ferreira in the League Cup.
Porto’s last match was a 2-0 home win against Nacional in the Primeira Liga. Sérgio Oliveira and Moussa Marega scored in the first half with the result rarely in doubt.
Porto Injuries & Team News
Porto centre back Iván Marcano is injured but Pepe is getting closer to a return. Malang Sarr and Chancel Mbemba should continue to start in central defence.
Winger Jesús Corona and Brazilian attacking midfielder Otávio went off injured against Nacional but could still start.
Benfica Form
Benfica drew 2-2 at Standard Liège in their final UEFA Europa League group stage match. They had wrapped up second spot and will take on Arsenal in the Round of 32.
The Eagles beat Vilafranquense at home in the Portuguese Cup. Goncalo Ramos, Pizzi, Haris Seferovic (2) and Pedrinho scored in a routine win.
Jorge Jesus’ side got past Vitoria Guimaraes in the Portuguese League Cup. Pizzi equalised from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute before Benfica advanced in the penalty shootout.
Benfica’s last match was a 2-0 win at Gil Vicente in the Primeira Liga. They went ahead through an own goal before Everton wrapped it up.
Benfica Injuries & Team News
Benfica are missing right back André Almeida and midfielder Gabriel Pires.
Influential attacking midfielder and captain Pizzi has tested positive for COVID-19 and misses out here.
Porto vs Benfica Tips
What is the Porto vs Benfica best bet?
Porto have won 10 of their last 11 matches. Porto to win is the best bet.
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Verdict
FC Porto have 10 wins in their last 11 matches, the other ending in a 0-0 draw against Manchester City. Benfica could struggle without their talisman Pizzi which hands the advantage to the Dragons.
