As part of the first match of the 3rd qualifying round of the Champions League, the players of Spartak Moscow and Benfica will come face to face. Which of the opponents will get the victory in the face-to-face confrontation? Our sports portal gives a forecast for this game.
Spartak Moscow
Last season, Spartak was able to get a long-awaited ticket to the LCH qualification, winning the competition from Lokomotiv Moscow. In the new season, the Red and white have already managed to hold two official meetings within the framework of the Russian championship. Spartak unexpectedly lost to Rubin in the first round with a score of 0: 1, after which Spartak managed to beat Krylia Sovetov in Samara with a minimum score, scoring the only goal that eventually became the winner, and the author of this goal was Alexander Sobolev.
Benfica
Benfica returned Jorge Jesus to the post of head coach last season. Under the good old mentor, the Eagles have seriously strengthened, but the transfer campaign did not bring a failure, as did Benfica in the LCH. The Eagles also suffered a fiasco in the championship. Sporting did not give even the slightest chance for the championship, and Porto did not allow them to take the second place, sending Benfica to the LCH qualification.
Statistics and figures:
- The guests are the favorites of the meeting;
- Spartak has 4 wins in 5 matches;
- Benfica has a 7-match unbeaten streak;
- The rivals held 2 official meetings with each other;
- Each of the competitors won 1 victory.
Forecast
For some reason, I don't believe in Spartak at all, so forgive me the fans of the Moscow team. "Benfica" is in good shape at the moment, evaluating the results of its test matches. I bet on the victory of the Eagles with a zero handicap.