Spartak Moscow vs Benfica Prediction & Tips
If we wanted to measure these Champions League preliminaries challenges by blazon of the clubs involved, certainly the one between Spartak Moscow and Benfica is among the best. And if we also add the ambitions and the technical contents, perhaps it is even the best of all. Therefore, it is inevitable that the spotlight of football fans will be on this double challenge. The problem is that only one of the two will be able to win the final play-offs and hope to be able to enter the group stage. For Benfica it is a moral obligation, after they failed their goal last year as well. Spartak does not have the favors of the odds and for this reason (perhaps) they can play with less pressure …
In terms of preparation, the Russians should have a slight advantage, given that the local championship is already on the second day …
A tournament did not start very well for Spartak Moscow, who surprisingly lost on their debut against Rubin Kazan (1-0 the final result).
The partial redemption came on the second day, when the Moscow team managed to score three points, beating Krylya Sovetov only by measure (again 1-0).
For Benfica, on the other hand, only three level friendlies in this pre-season retreat phase, in which the Portuguese have not particularly impressed …
It must be said that the Eagles have at least shown a good defensive resistance, conceding only one goal in the last three games played.
Marseille scored it (1-1 in the last friendly), while Belenenses (0-0) and reigning French champions Lille (defeated 1-0) remained dry.
As mentioned, in terms of quality and habit of certain matches, Benfica should have something more than a Spartak Moscow which, moreover, has not approached the start of this season in the best possible way. We choose to focus on a double chance X2 to which we also combine the Under 4.5 option.
Spartak Moscow – Benfica FREE TIPS
Benfica – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
