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Spartak Moscow vs Benfica Lisbon Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League
by Steve Ashfield | in Champions League Predictions
Benfica kick-start their competitive campaign in the new season, travelling to the Otkritie Bank Arena to battle Spartak Moscow in the third round of qualification for the UEFA Champions League. Jorge Jesus’ side finished third in the Primeira League last season to earn their place in the qualifiers. The Belgian side look defensively comfortable so far, conceding just three goals in the five pre-season games, including a 1-1 draw with Marseille and 1-0 win over Lille. Benfica have a poor away record in the Champions League but will hope to bring home a good result from Moscow. They made some high profile signings for the new season with the likes of Joao Mario, Soualiho Meite, and Roman Yaremchuk.
Spartak Moscow’s manager Rui Vitoria faces a loyalty test as he is up against his former club Benfica. They have had a bittersweet start to the new season winning 1-0 over Kryla Sovetov courtesy of a spot-kick from Aleksandr Sobolev after Vitoria’ men begun their league campaign with a 1-0 loss to Rubin Kazan. Spartak have a five-match unbeaten run at home across all competition since the 1-0 loss to FC Rostov back in October. They have not been able to play in Europe in the last two seasons, dropping out of contention at this very stage to PAOK during the 2018-19 season. Spartak and Benfica last faced each other in the group stages of the Champions League back in 2012 and are tied 1-1 on head to head.
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Spartak Moscow vs Benfica Lisbon Form
Spartak Moscow and Benfica Lisbon Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Jul 2021 - Russian Premier League
3 Oct 2020 - Russian Premier League
13 Sep 2020 - Russian Premier League
23 Aug 2020 - Russian Premier League
14 Aug 2020 - Russian Premier League
30 Jun 2020 - Russian Premier League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Oct 2020 - Russian Premier League
23 Aug 2020 - Russian Premier League
14 Aug 2020 - Russian Premier League
29 Aug 2019 - Europa League
15 Aug 2019 - Europa League
13 Jul 2019 - Russian Premier League
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Jul 2021 - Russian Premier League
13 Sep 2020 - Russian Premier League
30 Jun 2020 - Russian Premier League
22 Aug 2019 - Europa League
13 Dec 2018 - Europa League
25 Oct 2018 - Europa League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jul 2021 - Clubs Friendlies
23 May 2021 - Taca de Portugal
19 May 2021 - Liga Portugal
15 May 2021 - Liga Portugal
11 May 2021 - Liga Portugal
6 May 2021 - Liga Portugal
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jul 2021 - Clubs Friendlies
15 May 2021 - Liga Portugal
6 May 2021 - Liga Portugal
26 Apr 2021 - Liga Portugal
17 Apr 2021 - Liga Portugal
5 Apr 2021 - Liga Portugal
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 May 2021 - Taca de Portugal
19 May 2021 - Liga Portugal
11 May 2021 - Liga Portugal
30 Apr 2021 - Liga Portugal
22 Apr 2021 - Liga Portugal
10 Apr 2021 - Liga Portugal
Spartak Moscow against Benfica Lisbon Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 4 - 1 - 1
Formation : 3 - 5 - 2
Most goals and assists
Spartak Moscow - Benfica Lisbon Key Points
- Three of the last four Spartak Moscow home Champions League games have had under 2.5 goals scored in them.
- In the last six Spartak home games in the Champions League, only once have the visitors scored more than once.
- The last two Spartak Moscow games have both had under 2.5 goals scored in them.
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Our Spartak Moscow vs Benfica Lisbon Prediction
Spartak will go into the game with the advantage of match fitness since they have already begun their league season. Benfica have an uphill challenge against Spartak and will be happier of the two sides if the game ends up in a stalemate. We are predicting under 2.5 goals for this one especially because of the defensive resilience in both sides.
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