16 February 2016 at 19:45
Match Summary
Benfica defeated Zenit Saint Petersburg 1:0. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2015. Goals were scored by Jonas 90′. 8 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Benfica had 64% possession while Zenit Saint Petersburg held 36%. Benfica had 15 shots (4 on target) compared to 5 (2 on target) for Zenit Saint Petersburg. Benfica made 2 substitutions, Zenit Saint Petersburg made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Benfica and Zenit Saint Petersburg — 1 goals and 9 cards recorded during the match.
assist: N. Gaitán
Match Statistics
Benfica had 64% possession against Zenit Saint Petersburg's 36%. Benfica registered 15 shots (4 on target) while Zenit Saint Petersburg managed 5 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 5–3. Fouls committed: 0–0.
Lineups
Benfica lined up in a — formation, while Zenit Saint Petersburg deployed a —.
Defensive Solidity
Benfica deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Zenit Saint Petersburg's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Benfica field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Zenit Saint Petersburg's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Benfica start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Zenit Saint Petersburg averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Benfica have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. Zenit Saint Petersburg show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Benfica vs Zenit Saint Petersburg Head to Head Results
Benfica and Zenit Saint Petersburg have met 7 times — Benfica won 3, Zenit Saint Petersburg won 4, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Zenit Saint Petersburg leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 7 meetings. A combined 20 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.86 per match (10 for the home side, 10 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (43%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (57%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2012.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (7)
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