FC Zenit were held to a draw last time and are yet to win away from Krestovsky this season. The injury of Claudinho might have a negative impact on the team’s performance. After their setback at Nizhny Novgorod, CSKA returned to winning ways last time out against FC Fakel and are at the top of the league, level with Spartak Moscow. Although CSKA's recent record at Saint Petersburg is far from impressive, a draw is the most likely outcome here. 2:2
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 28 of Zenit's last 32 home games (Premier League). Zenit have won their last 8 home matches (Premier League). Zenit have won their last 7 matches against CSKA Moscow in all competitions. Zenit have scored at least 2 goals in 11 of their last 12 home matches (Premier League). Zenit have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 home matches (Premier League). Zenit have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches against CSKA Moscow in all competitions. CSKA Moscow have scored at least 2 goals in their last 5 matches (Premier League). Zenit have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches against CSKA Moscow in all competitions. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in CSKA Moscow's last 3 games (Premier League). CSKA Moscow are undefeated in their last 5 matches (Premier League).
Brazilian attacking midfielder Claudinho sustained an injury last time out and will be out for four-to-five weeks. Goalkeeper Daniil Odoevskiy is suspended after being sent off in last round’s match against FK Akhmat. Russia international Daler Kuzyaev is undergoing treatment for a recent injury and will not feature here. Ivan Oblyakov picked up a knee injury last weekend against FC Fakel and is a doubt for the visit to Krestovsky. Brazilian defender Moisés joined CSKA on a season-long loan from SC Internacional last week and has already made his first appearances. Versatile winger Egor Ushakov has been struggling with a persistent muscle injury and is a doubt here. Defender Bruno Fuchs is back in training with the team after fully recovering from a long-term injury.