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Zenit St. Petersburg and Benfica play each other in UEFA Champions League Group stage fixture.

Team News:

Ezequiel Garay and Axel Witsel are preparing to face their former club as Andre Villas Boas looks to continue his impressive stint with Russian outfit. The Portugese manager will be without Alexander Kerzhakov as the striker is struggling with full fitness. The Russian International missed the league match against Kuban Krasondar and is not assured of a place in the squad. Rondon will play up front with Shatov behind him. Danny and Hulk will continue to operate on the wings. Javi Garcia is also set to face his old club with Axel Witsel in defensive midfield.

Jorge Jesus on the other side will be without Eliseu and Silvio for this match. Andre Almeida is expected to operate as a left back in the absence of Portugese international. Julio Cesar will continue to start on goal with Brazilian compatriot Artur Moraes stranded in the substitute.

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Probable Starting Lineup:

Zenit St. Petersburg:

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Lodygin: Anyukov, Garay, Lombaerts, Criscito: Witsel, Garcia: Hulk, Danny, Shatov: Rondon

Benfica:

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Julio Cesar: Max Pereira, Luisao, Jardel, Almeida: Salvio, Perez, Samaris, Gaitan: Talisca: Lima

Prediction: Zenit 2-0 Benfica