FC Astana
Baurzhan Dzolchiev is suspended for the home side, with Aleksey Shchetkin expected to start in his absence.
Nemanja Maksimovic is a doubt as Astana, but should be fit to start.
Benfica
Nicolas Gaitain misses out for Benfica here following his red card against Galatasaray last time out, with Pizzi likely to come into the starting XI on the left.
Nelsinho and Luisao are both sidelined for the Portuguese team, with Silvio and Lisandro Lopez expected to feature in their absence.
Match Facts
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Benfica's last 3 games in the Champions League (including qualifiers). Over 2.5 goals 2.35
FC Astana have failed to win their last 5 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers). FC Astana lose or draw 1.25
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Prediction
Astana have failed to win any of their opening four Champions League matches and need a win here in order to keep their hopes of progressing to the knockout stages alive. The two points they have gained have come in front of their own fans, however, so should be confident of a positive result in this one.
Benfica currently top Group C having taken nine points from a possible 12 so far. Their only defeat came away at Galatasaray, but they secured a win at Atletico Madrid earlier in the campaign and they have what it takes to secure all the spoils.
The hosts will press early on in the hope of upsetting the odds, but benfica should win here.
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