Zenit vs Benfica Prediction & Tips
Left the championship knockout on the field of Lokomotiv Moscow 1-0, coach Sergei Semak’s Zenit took to the field at the St. Petersburg Stadium against Benfica on the second day of the Champions League Group G. The Russians drew 1-1 on the Lyon pitch in the first day and will present themselves at this event without Aleksandr Kokorin among the players on the Champions list while Malcolm is in doubt. The host of absentees among Bruno Lage’s Lusitanians with Chiquinho, German Conti, Florentino Luis and Tyronne Ebuehi stopped due to injury. Benfica are back from a league win against Vitoria Setubal with a 1-0 win against Carlos Vinícius.
Zenit is unbeaten in six straight home matches between all competitions.
Benfica have won the last 3 games played away from all competitions.
Benfica are unbeaten in 3 consecutive home and away matches.
There have been 4 Under 2.5s in the last 5 challenges between Zenit and Benfica.
Zenit did well at home, and Benfica were also in a positive run away. Challenge that is worth much in terms of ranking and could give a few goals as in 4 of the last 5 previous.
Zenit – Benfica FREE TIPS
Zenit – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
