Benfica
Zenit St Petersburg
Benfica vs Zenit St Petersburg Prediction
Why we picked this for Benfica vs Zenit St Petersburg
Under 2.5 goals is our call for Benfica against Zenit St Petersburg (Champions League), rated at 63% confidence. Matches involving Benfica produced 4.0 goals per game over their last 5, and 5 of those went over 2.5. For Zenit St Petersburg it is 2.0 goals per game, with 2 of 5 over 2.5. Recent form leans the other way: only 3 of the 10 recent games went under 2.5.
Past meetings don't back this call, with just 0 of the last 1 head-to-heads ending under 2.5. Recent form weighs more heavily than older fixtures, which is why the pick stands. The 63% confidence reflects a real but modest lean in the recent numbers. The match ended 3-0, so Under 2.5 didn't come in.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last meeting
Benfica vs Zenit St Petersburg, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 02, 2019 | Zenit St Petersburg | Benfica | 3-1 | Over 2.5✕ |