Spartak Moscow – Benfica

👍 Spartak Moscow with a frugal game since the beginning of the season

Spartak started with a 0-1 season loss in Russia, but then won the second round with the same result against Krylya as a guest. Last season, the team finished 2nd after Zenit. Almost the entire midfield and defense is entirely with Russians for Spartak, while in attack there are more foreigners. This summer, Victor Moses from Chelsea was attracted for 6 million euros.

❌ Benfica is not doing well as a guest in the Champions League lately

Benfica played 2 friendly matches with French teams, Lille and Marseille, in which they did not lose. This is also the first official match of the team for the season, and after only 3 days there will be a meeting with Moreirense as a guest. Benfica had a weak season in the league last campaign, and in the summer so far they have strengthened mainly in attack with Yaremchuk and in the midfield. However, Pedrinho was sold to Shakhtar Donetsk.

 Spartak Moscow and Benfica will score

Spartak Moscow has some quality and experienced players in attack. Benfica, of course, is the stronger team and the more expensive one. They are expected to enter the Champions League groups. In their last 6 away games in the Champions League, however, they have 5 losses and 1 draw as 5 of these matches have gone through BTTS. We expect this match to be more open and to see goals in both nets. Prediction – BTTS at 1.80.