Spartak Moscow vs Benfica Predictions and Betting Tips

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Spartak Moscow play hosts to Benfica in the first leg of the UCL third qualifying rounds on Wednesday. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.

Both sides were pitted in the same group stages back in the 2011/2012 UEFA Champions League. They both picked up three points each in the two-legged tie.

Highly-anticipated encounter on the cards

Spartak Moscow started their Russian Premier League with a win and a draw amassing four points in two matches. Having finished in second place last season, they cooked up a chance to book themselves a place in the UCL group stages this season. Although it’s still a long road with two two-legged ties to play, they have a squad capable of achieving this feat.

With regards to Benfica, this would be their first competitive matchup of the 2020/2021 season. However, friendly games with the likes of Lille, Marseille and others preserved their match fitness as they head into this third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. Having failed to secure a place in the UCL group stages last season, the 37-time champions would certainly be keen on etching their names onto Europe’s biggest stage this time around.

Spartak Moscow vs Benfica Prediction: 0-1

We expect a tight game this Tuesday with both sides looking to, at least, given themselves a chance heading into the second leg. However, we would be siding with the Portuguese outfit to secure a narrow victory.