Zenit St Petersburg v Benfica tips - Goals expected in Petrovsky Stadium Visit Ladbrokes Save For Later Posted by Neil Roarty 29 Dec 2011 Tweet Benfica's Argentinian defender Ezequiel Garay (C) celebrates with his teammates after scoring his team's fourth goal against Rio Ave during their Portuguese league football match at the Luz Stadium in Lisbon on December 16, 2011. (credit: PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP/Getty Images) Related Articles See all Champions League newsOlympique Marseille v Inter Milan tips - Nerazzurri can beat weak L'OMFC Basel v Bayern Munich tips - Germans can claim comfortable victoryNapoli v Chelsea tips - Italians can claim another English scalpCSKA Moscow v Real Madrid tips - Ronaldo ready to rule in Russia Share it Pin It Zenit St Petersburg and Benfica look virtually inseparable but they should both provide some entertainment when they meet in the Petrovsky Stadium.Benfica profited from Manchester United's Champions League collapse and won Group C, remaining unbeaten in their six matches. They have, however, been handed a tough last 16 draw against Russian champions Zenit St Petersburg, who qualified ahead of Benfica's compatriots, FC Porto.Luciano Spalleti's side were impressive when beating last season's Portuguese champions in the Petrovsky Stadium 3-1 in September. They should also have beaten Shakhtar Donetsk by more than a 1-0 margin and those are two very accomplished sides. It is 11/8 at Blue Square that Zenit win against Benfica and that price does make quite a bit of appeal although the fact that the match is the first of a two legged contest is perhaps a reason to urge caution. Benfica, who are 5/2 at Stan James to beat the Russians, will come and play for a draw (12/5, Stan James) and should they score then they will most likely attempt to shut down the game.That doesn't mean that there won't be entertainment in St Petersburg. Zenit will certainly attack and even a defensively minded Benfica side will still be looking to hit their opponents on the counter attack. The Portuguese have scored in every match in the Champions League this season and that means that the 19/20 at William Hill that both teams to score looks a good bet.It is 11/2 at Boylesports that the first leg is a 1-1 draw or 17/2 at bet365 that Zenit win 2-1, either way the second leg promises to be a thriller.RecommendationBoth Teams to Score - Yes (19/20, William Hill) Read our Ladbrokes review Use code MAXIMUMBONUS to get £50 free at Ladbrokes Like Like Post to wall 412 Reads All Football News Recent Football Articles UEFA Champions League results - Chelsea 1-0 Barcelona in pictures25 May 2012Chelsea beat Barcelona 1-0 at Stamford Bridge thanks to a goal from Didier Drogba and some solid de Champions League 2012-13 Dates and Schedule23 May 2012A guide detailing all the important dates for next season’s Champions League competition Champions League 2012-13 Preview – Could Chelsea rule Europe again?22 May 2012The 2012-13 campaign will see Chelsea aim to defend the Champions League title they won by beating Champions League 2012-13 odds - Barcelona and Real Madrid both 4/121 May 2012Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid, beaten semi-finalists this year, have been installed 4/1 UEFA Champions League 2012-2013 Complete Schedule and Fixture List21 May 2012A guide detailing all the fixtures and important dates for this season's UEFA Champions League comp Chelsea FC land odds of 80-1 to win UEFA Champions League20 May 2012Chelsea's UEFA Champions League victory was unexpected and caused havoc on betting exchanges with t More Stories Recent Articles WTA Strasbourg Final live - Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet25 May 2012Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet are scheduled to meet on Saturday for an eagerly anticipated Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Spain25 May 2012Spain have the best draw and a powerful performer but they face an uphill struggle to win Eurovisio Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Germany25 May 2012Germany's entry is one of the most professional of Eurovision 2012 but it Roman Lob's song Standing Irish 2000 Guineas Betting Tips - Who'll Win the Irish 2000 Guineas?25 May 2012Trainer Aidan O'Brien is responsible for four of the 11 colts that will go to post for Saturday's I Norway v England First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's internat League One Play-off Final First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's League O More Stories Tags Champions League Tips, Zenit St Petersburg V Benfica Betting, Zenit St Petersburg V Benfica Preview, Zenit St Petersburg V Benfica Tips
