Benfica is the better team, and they are clear favorites to beat Spartak Moscow at home in the Champions League qualifiers on Tuesday.
The Eagles enter into this game having regained their form and back to winning ways in their last two games. They come in after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Moreirense. The Portuguese team will have a lot of confidence.
Spartak Moscow is coming off a 2-1 setback at home and is not at their best. The Portuguese team appears to be on their way to a comfortable victory in this match.
These two teams have met three times in the Champions League, with Benfica winning three times and losing once. Their only setback to Spartak Moscow occurred in their first meeting, but the Portuguese side has been too strong for the Russian club since then.
As a result, Spartak Moscow's play has recently deteriorated, as they have lost their previous two league games as well as a Champions League qualifier against Nizhny Novgorod and Benfica.
Despite the fact that Spartak Moscow is a decent club capable of upsetting Benfica, the score line that might perhaps entertain us all will not surprise us.
The Russians have the capacity and potential to upset Benfica, but players like Rafa Silva, Joao Mario, and Pizzi might be the difference between the two teams, as this game will be characterized by the quality of Benfica's players.
Spartak Moscow will have a difficult time pulling a performance out of their hat. There's a good likelihood that both teams will score.
We predict over 2.5 Goals in this match
