No Holds Barred When Spartak Moscow Meets Benfica in the CL 3rd Qualifying Round on August 4
The Champions League qualification round is nicely taking shape. With the start of the football season coming up soon, many teams are already in the qualifying round aching to get a win over their opponent. However, the field has narrowed down to the best qualifiers in Europe, so if anyone could pass by with a sloppy game in the previous rounds, that’s simply not possible anymore.
One of the highlights of the third qualifying CL round will surely be the match between Spartak Moscow and Benfica. The European giants will face off against each other on August 4 in the Otkritie Arena in the Russian capital. That will be the first match of two legs which will surely be a fight punters will cherish.
Of course, bookies already have their favorites and we have the odds below in this preview.
Who Wins Match #1?
Bookmakers already have their minds set up – Benfica is the favorite in this match. The Portuguese side has both quality and the bookies on its side. However, we’ve seen similar matches many times before and know truly well that Russian teams never give up.
The odds for Benfica to win the first leg are 2.25, which is a gift that you shouldn’t pass up on. Compared to Spartak’s odds of 3.20, Benfica looks like a great bet for most punters. Of course, just because bookmakers say so doesn’t mean that Benfica will win for sure. Let’s not forget that the match will be played in Spartak’s arena, and Russian fans can get pretty loud.
Home advantage is the key to Spartak Moscow’s chances of getting back to the Champions League. Benfica has made 3 seasons in a row in the CL, and it’s widely expected to make it four. The last time Spartak Moscow appeared in the CL group stage was in season 2017/18, and the Russians will surely be eager to get back to the top flight of European football.
The first match will give key answers to which team has an advantage. While Benfica is the favorite and a more regular CL ‘customer’, Spartak Moscow’s chances should be diminished. The odds for both teams in the match winner category are perfect, but many punters are sure in a draw.
Split Previous H2H
These teams have met only twice before and that was in CL’s 2012/13 season in the group stage. Benfica won the first match 2-0, while Spartak won at home with 2-1. It shows that they’re both pretty close in terms of quality, so it’ll be hard to pick a side when the teams meet on August 4.
If you can’t separate them, betting on goals is a pretty great idea. You can also bet on live stats and dozens of others markets at Meridianbet, so if you put your money on your favorites, you can win a solid sum on August 4.
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