9 March 2016 at 17:00
Match Summary
Benfica defeated Zenit Saint Petersburg 2:1. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2015. Goals were scored by Hulk 69′, N. Gaitán 85′, Talisca 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Zenit Saint Petersburg had 56% possession while Benfica held 44%. Zenit Saint Petersburg had 14 shots (4 on target) compared to 12 (9 on target) for Benfica. Zenit Saint Petersburg made 3 substitutions, Benfica made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Zenit Saint Petersburg and Benfica — 3 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Zenit Saint Petersburg had 56% possession against Benfica's 44%. Zenit Saint Petersburg registered 14 shots (4 on target) while Benfica managed 12 (9 on target). Corner kicks: 7–5. Fouls committed: 0–0.
Lineups
Zenit Saint Petersburg lined up in a — formation, while Benfica deployed a —.
Defensive Solidity
Zenit Saint Petersburg deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Benfica's 3-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
Zenit Saint Petersburg field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Benfica's 5 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
Zenit Saint Petersburg start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Benfica 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, Zenit Saint Petersburg have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. Benfica show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Zenit Saint Petersburg vs Benfica Head to Head Results
Zenit Saint Petersburg and Benfica have met 7 times — Zenit Saint Petersburg won 4, Benfica won 3, 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 18 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.57 per match (9 for the home side, 9 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (29%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (43%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2012.
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Recent Meetings (7)
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