Benfica 2-0 FC Porto - Super Cup 2022/2023 Statistical Preview

SL Benfica have signed Kokcu, who had a promising pre-season. Expect him to feature in the middle of the park alongside Aursnes.
Di María was also signed over the summer, which will be a huge boost for the Eagles' season. Expect him to be confident in his first match after his return to the club.
On the other hand, Gonçalo Ramos has left for Paris Saint Germain, which is a huge blow. Musa will likely lead the line.
Morato and António Silva might feature at the heart of the defence, relegating Otamendi to the bench.

Evanílson will miss out through injury, but he was not expected to start anyway.
Diogo Costa should be fully fit for the Super Cup.
Pepê might start at right-back if João Mário doesn't recover on time.
FC Porto have made good signings in Nico González, Alan Varela and Fran Navarro, but only the latter is likely to start.

Prediction

SL Benfica and FC Porto, who disputed top spot until the final game of the season, will kick off the season with the Super Cup, a competition that the Dragons are used to winning, having done so 23 times.
The Eagles come into this match after winning the league. They enjoyed a wonderful campaign last season, despite losing some momentum in the final fixtures. Roger Schmidt's men will have to deal with the departure of Gonçalo Ramos, but will be boosted by the return of Di Maria.
FC Porto were able to beat SL Benfica at the Estádio da Luz last season, as they came from behind to beat the Eagles. They've beaten SL Benfica in four of the last five matches and have only lost three times in the last 21 'Clássicos' against the Lisbon powerhouse.
SL Benfica seemed to have the upper hand until the departure of Gonçalo Ramos, who should even things on Wednesday night. A draw is on the cards