FC Zenit have lost their last three official matches and the players are probably lacking confidence at the moment. A win is mandatory for Sergey Semak’s men on Sunday, otherwise they might drop from the first place of the league table. Spartak lost to Leicester in the Europa League in midweek, but they remain undefeated in the RPL in their last three matches. Spartak Moscow haven't won in Saint Petersburg since 2012 and for that reason, the home side are slight favourites to get the three points next time out. 2:1
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 22 of Zenit's last 24 home games (Premier League). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Spartak Moscow's last 5 away games (Premier League). Zenit have won their last 3 home matches against Spartak Moscow in all competitions.
Brazil internationals Malcom and Claudinho sustained injuries in Wednesday’s match against Juventus and are doubts here. Russian midfielder Daler Kuzyaev is suspended after receiving his fourth yellow card of the season last weekend against Arsenal Tula. Magomed Ozdoev remains sidelined due to a long-term injury and will miss Sunday’s match. Quincy Promes is back in action after recovering from injury and will be able to help the team this weekend in Krestovsky. French defender Samuel Gigot is suspended and will miss “El Klasikov” on Sunday. Nail Umyarov and Ezequiel Ponce are undergoing treatment for long-term injuries and will not feature here. Jorrit Hendrix and Georgi Melkadze have been recovering from persistent injuries and are doubts for the upcoming match.
FC Zenit have lost their last three official matches and the players are probably lacking confidence at the moment. A win is mandatory for Sergey Semak’s men on Sunday, otherwise they might drop from the first place of the league table. Spartak lost to Leicester in the Europa League in midweek, but they remain undefeated in the RPL in their last three matches. Spartak Moscow haven't won in Saint Petersburg since 2012 and for that reason, the home side are slight favourites to get the three points next time out. 2:1
Brazil internationals Malcom and Claudinho sustained injuries in Wednesday’s match against Juventus and are doubts here. Russian midfielder Daler Kuzyaev is suspended after receiving his fourth yellow card of the season last weekend against Arsenal Tula. Magomed Ozdoev remains sidelined due to a long-term injury and will miss Sunday’s match. Quincy Promes is back in action after recovering from injury and will be able to help the team this weekend in Krestovsky. French defender Samuel Gigot is suspended and will miss “El Klasikov” on Sunday. Nail Umyarov and Ezequiel Ponce are undergoing treatment for long-term injuries and will not feature here. Jorrit Hendrix and Georgi Melkadze have been recovering from persistent injuries and are doubts for the upcoming match.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 22 of Zenit's last 24 home games (Premier League). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Spartak Moscow's last 5 away games (Premier League). Zenit have won their last 3 home matches against Spartak Moscow in all competitions.