Porto vs Torreense Prediction 01.08.2026 | Portuguese Supercup
Porto
Kick off:
Date:
Torreense
1
1.09
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9.10
2
23.00
Contents
- Competition: Portuguese Supercup
- Date: Saturday, 1st, August 2026
- Kickoff: 20:15 UK / 21.15 CEST
- Venue: Estadio EFAPEL Cidade de Coimbra (Coimbra)
The official start of the 2026-27 Portuguese football season brings a truly fascinating spectacle and an unexpected Super Cup final, as reigning league champions FC Porto prepare to face surprise domestic cup winners SCU Torreense, a second-tier side that has earned a historic place on the biggest stage.
The Dragons arrive at the neutral venue in Coimbra determined to secure the first trophy of the new campaign and underline their status as Portugal’s dominant force, while the underdogs are aiming to extend the remarkable fairytale that stunned the nation last term.
Despite Porto’s dominance in this fixture, with the Dragons securing nine victories from 14 previous meetings, Torreense can draw confidence from their memorable 1-0 upset against their more illustrious opponents in the fifth round of the 1998-99 Taça de Portugal campaign.
Porto team overview
Porto head into the new competitive campaign with a huge incentive, as victory in Saturday’s final would see them lift their 88th official trophy in club history, allowing them to move clear at the top of Portugal’s all-time honours list and leave fierce rivals Benfica behind.
Despite suffering a disappointing start to their pre-season schedule with a 1-0 defeat against Gil Vicente, the Dragons responded in impressive fashion by overcoming Premier League heavyweights Aston Villa 2-1, a result that has provided a valuable confidence boost ahead of the Super Cup showdown.
When it comes to the Candido de Oliveira Super Cup, Porto have established themselves as the dominant force, having claimed a record 24 titles in the competition’s history. That tally is 14 more than Benfica’s, although the Dragons have not tasted success in this fixture since their triumph two years ago.
Experienced goalkeeper Claudio Ramos remains a major doubt after suffering a thigh muscle injury during the friendly victory over Aston Villa, joining Martim Fernandes, Vasco Sousa, Oskar Pietuszewski and Samu Aghehowa on Porto’s injury list.
Last matches of Porto
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Porto
2 : 1
Aston Villa
Club Friendlies 3
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Gil Vicente
1 : 0
Porto
Club Friendlies 3
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Porto
1 : 0
Santa Clara
Liga Portugal
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AVS
3 : 1
Porto
Liga Portugal
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Porto
1 : 0
Alverca
Liga Portugal
Porto lineup
Goalkeeper
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50
João Afonso
Defenders
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74
Francisco Moura
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4
Jakub Kiwior
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5
Jan Bednarek
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20
Alberto Costa
Midfielders
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86
Rodrigo Mora
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22
Alan Varela
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8
Victor Froholdt
Forwards
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17
Borja Sainz
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27
Deniz Gül
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7
William Gomes
Torreense team overview
SCU Torreense’s journey has become one of the most remarkable football stories in recent Portuguese history, with the second-tier club producing a stunning upset at the end of May by defeating Sporting CP 2-1 in the Taca de Portugal final to lift the first major trophy in their 109-year history.
After securing a third-place finish in Liga Portugal 2, the Torres Vedras-based side earned a place in the promotion playoffs, but their hopes of reaching the top flight were ended by Casa Pia in the final, suffering a 2-0 aggregate defeat and missing out on the chance to complete a truly unforgettable campaign.
Despite falling short of promotion, UEFA regulations granted Torreense direct qualification for the Europa League, guaranteeing them at least eight European fixtures this season. However, due to their stadium not meeting the required standards for continental competition, they will be forced to play their home matches in Faro.
Luis Tralhao’s side head into the Portuguese Super Cup with an almost fully available squad, although Spanish forward Manuel Pozo remains their only confirmed absentee. The striker has been struggling with ankle problems for several months and is still not ready to return to action.
Last matches of Torreense
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Estoril
0 : 0
Torreense
Club Friendlies 3
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Casa Pia
2 : 0
Torreense
Primeira Liga - Play-offs
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Sporting CP
0 : 1
Torreense
Taça De Portugal
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Torreense
0 : 0
Casa Pia
Primeira Liga - Play-offs
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Torreense
4 : 0
Vizela
Liga Portugal 2
Torreense lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Lucas Paes
Defenders
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23
Javi Vázquez
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2
Stopira
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93
Mohamed Ali Diadié
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22
David Bruno
Midfielders
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26
André Simões
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6
Léo Azevedo
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7
Dany Jean
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10
Costinha
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29
Luis Quintero
Forwards
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9
Kévin Zohi
Prediction
Despite Porto’s defensive concerns and several key absences at the back, the gulf in quality between the reigning champions and their second-tier opponents should prove decisive. Francesco Farioli’s possession-based approach, combined with an aggressive pressing style after losing the ball, is expected to limit Torreense’s attacking threat throughout the contest.
Torreense are likely to show resilience and defend deep in the opening stages, but difficult pitch conditions and Porto’s superior individual quality should eventually make the difference, with the visitors expected to secure progression without producing a high-scoring affair.
Four Reasons we expect Under 3.5 Goals
- Porto have not seen more than 3.5 goals in six of their previous seven competitive matches.
- Porto have kept a clean sheet in four of their last six competitive fixtures.
- Torreense have failed to score in two of their last three competitive matches.
- Four of the previous five head-to-head meetings between these rivals have produced fewer than 3.5 goals.
Main prediction Porto - Torreense
Under 3.5 goals
Best Odds:
Melbet
2.10
