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Zenit St Petersburg vs Benfica Lisbon Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League
by Steve Ashfield | in Champions League Predictions
This is the Champions League group that probably isn't the one neutral fans choose to watch a great deal. Zenit Saint Petersburg host Benfica and both are looking for their first win. The home side drew 1-1 at Lyon, while Benfica lost 2-1 at home to RB Leipzig. Zenit's last season in this competition was in 2016/17, their final group match just happened to be a home game against Benfica and they lost 2-1. They are fourth in the Russian Premier League but only two points behind the league leaders CSKA Moscow who they lost to on Saturday.
Benfica are in trouble already in this group after losing 2-1 at home to RB Leipzig. They are second in the Portuguese Primeira Division, a point behind surprise leaders Famalicao and beat Vitoria Setubal 1-0 at home at the weekend. Away form isn't that great in the Champions League but they have had tough opposition such as Bayern Munich and Ajax last season. A bet on under 2.5 goals is the suggested wager here.
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Zenit St Petersburg vs Benfica Lisbon Form
Zenit St Petersburg and Benfica Lisbon's standings in the Champions League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3
|
7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 |
|
4
|
7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 |
Zenit St Petersburg and Benfica Lisbon Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Sep 2019 - Champions League
6 Jul 2019 - Super Cup
14 Mar 2019 - Europa League
7 Mar 2019 - Europa League
21 Feb 2019 - Europa League
12 Feb 2019 - Europa League
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Mar 2019 - Europa League
21 Feb 2019 - Europa League
29 Nov 2018 - Europa League
25 Oct 2018 - Europa League
4 Oct 2018 - Europa League
23 Aug 2018 - Europa League
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Sep 2019 - Champions League
6 Jul 2019 - Super Cup
14 Mar 2019 - Europa League
12 Feb 2019 - Europa League
13 Dec 2018 - Europa League
8 Nov 2018 - Europa League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Sep 2019 - Liga Portugal
25 Sep 2019 - League Cup
21 Sep 2019 - Liga Portugal
17 Sep 2019 - Champions League
14 Sep 2019 - Liga Portugal
1 Sep 2019 - Liga Portugal
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Sep 2019 - Liga Portugal
25 Sep 2019 - League Cup
17 Sep 2019 - Champions League
14 Sep 2019 - Liga Portugal
24 Aug 2019 - Liga Portugal
10 Aug 2019 - Liga Portugal
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Sep 2019 - Liga Portugal
1 Sep 2019 - Liga Portugal
17 Aug 2019 - Liga Portugal
28 Jul 2019 - International Champions Cup
24 Jul 2019 - International Champions Cup
12 May 2019 - Liga Portugal
Zenit St Petersburg against Benfica Lisbon Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Most goals and assists
Zenit St Petersburg
Benfica Lisbon
Pizzi
(23 Goals)
Pizzi
(14 Assists)
Zenit St Petersburg - Benfica Lisbon Key Points
- Three of the last five Benfica games have had under 2.5 goals scored in them.
- There have been under 2.5 goals scored in two of the last three Zenit games in the Champions League.
- Benfica have only scored once in their last two games.
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Our Zenit St Petersburg vs Benfica Lisbon Prediction
Both clubs need points after a poor start to their Champions League campaigns. They are both doing well in their domestic leagues though Zenit lost at the weekend. This doesn't look like being a game full of thrills and spills. Go for under 2.5 goals to be scored.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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