FC Zenit defeated CSKA 2-0 last time out and extended their unbeaten run in the league to five matches. Sergey Semak’s men have won four of their last five matches and are favourites to get the three points on Friday. FC Rostov’s undefeated streak ended last weekend in Grozny and they are now only one point above the playoff relegation zone. FC Rostov’s last win at Saint Petersburg was back in 2013. 2:0
Russian goalkeeper Stanislav Kritciuk underwent knee surgery in Germany last week and will only return to action after the winter break. Versatile midfielder Wendel is back in training after recovering from a recent injury and will be available for selection here. Midfielder Armin Gigovic remains doubt for the upcoming visit to Krestovsky. Kento Hashimoto and Pavel Mamaev have been recovering from long-term injuries and will not feature here. Defender Nikolay Poyarkov missed last round’s match because of injury and is also a doubt next time out. Danila Sukhomlinov is again available for selection after missing last weekend’s match due to suspension.
Zenit have scored at least 2 goals in 24 of their last 27 home matches (Premier League). Zenit are undefeated in 36 of their last 38 home matches (Premier League). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Zenit's last 6 home games (Premier League). Zenit have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 home matches (Premier League). Zenit have scored at least 2 goals in their last 5 matches against FC Rostov in all competitions. Zenit are undefeated in their last 7 home matches against FC Rostov in all competitions.
Russian goalkeeper Stanislav Kritciuk underwent knee surgery in Germany last week and will only return to action after the winter break. Versatile midfielder Wendel is back in training after recovering from a recent injury and will be available for selection here. Midfielder Armin Gigovic remains doubt for the upcoming visit to Krestovsky. Kento Hashimoto and Pavel Mamaev have been recovering from long-term injuries and will not feature here. Defender Nikolay Poyarkov missed last round’s match because of injury and is also a doubt next time out. Danila Sukhomlinov is again available for selection after missing last weekend’s match due to suspension.
Zenit have scored at least 2 goals in 24 of their last 27 home matches (Premier League). Zenit are undefeated in 36 of their last 38 home matches (Premier League). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Zenit's last 6 home games (Premier League). Zenit have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 home matches (Premier League). Zenit have scored at least 2 goals in their last 5 matches against FC Rostov in all competitions. Zenit are undefeated in their last 7 home matches against FC Rostov in all competitions.
FC Zenit defeated CSKA 2-0 last time out and extended their unbeaten run in the league to five matches. Sergey Semak’s men have won four of their last five matches and are favourites to get the three points on Friday. FC Rostov’s undefeated streak ended last weekend in Grozny and they are now only one point above the playoff relegation zone. FC Rostov’s last win at Saint Petersburg was back in 2013. 2:0
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