Spartak-Zenit. Bongonda and Promes will challenge the champion
Alexander Nichiporuk August 19, 2023, 14:30 Moscow time
Now the main trump cards in the attack are not Semak, but Abaskal.
On August 20, the game of the 5th day of the RPL Spartak – Zenit will be played. The start is at 19:30 Moscow time. Fonbet experts have already given a forecast, they consider Muscovites to be the favorites – you can bet on the victory of the hosts for 2.55. The success of the Petersburgers is estimated by a factor of 2.75. Tie bets are accepted for 3.70.
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Bookmaker odds for the RPL Spartak – Zenit match on August 20, 2023
Fonbet is inclined to believe that the match between Spartak and Zenit will be productive: the total of more than 2.5 goals equals 1.68, and the total of less than 2.5 goals equals 2.27. If the Muscovites score, the odds will be 1.22. The Petersburgers goal is available with a coefficient of 1.24. You can bet “both teams to score” for 1.56 on the Fonbet line, and for the record, the bookmaker gives you free bet 2000 rubles.
Analysis and prognosis for the game of the 5th day of the RPL Spartak – Zenit (20.08.2023)
The match of the fifth round of the championship of Russia “Spartak” – “Zenit” will take place on August 20 in St. Petersburg at the “Gazprom Arena” stadium. The initial whistle will sound at 7:30 p.m.
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The bronze medalist of the last RPL draw started the new season promisingly, beating Orenburg (3:2), Baltika (2:1) and Rubin (4:1). However, Spartak could not extend the winning streak in the match with Ural (2:3), as they conceded two goals from Yekaterinburg in stoppage time. In addition, the Muscovites started with victories over Krasnodar (2:1) and Pari NN (5:4) in the National Cup.
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Abascal asked the club’s management to sign left-footed attacking players, and the newcomers are already making a difference. Theo Bongonda has scored four goals and provided an assist in five of the six games this season. Quincy Promes is also impressive because of his efficiency, scoring three goals and providing four assists.
The rojiblancos do not experience problems in the creation and in the final stage. In four RPL matches, the players completed 65 shots on goal (of which 25 were on target) and scored 11 goals. Thanks to an enviable performance, Abaskal manages to easily compensate for the reliability problems of the defence.
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The defending champion of Russia gave the worst start in the RPL since 2013. The blue-white-blues were knocked down by the sale of Malcolm to Al-Hilal. Through four games, the Petersburgers took only 42 shots on goal, 14 of which hit the mark. Zenit has one of the worst expected goals (xG) in the League. This shoe is not the most secure start.
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Semak’s charges are on the sixth line of the RPL standings with seven points. The blue-white-blues defeated Pari NN (2:0), Fakel (2:0) and drew with Rostov (1:1), but lost to Dynamo (2:3). The Zenit coach has not yet drawn up an action plan without a top scorer. The Brazilian was directly involved in 30 of the team’s 74 goals in the Russian Championship, scoring 23 goals and providing seven assists.
Spartak and Zenit held 58 face-to-face meetings in the RPL. Azul-blanco-azul registered 24 wins and 16 games ended in draws. The difference between goals scored and conceded is 101:82 in favor of the Petersburgers. The last personal meeting in the RPL ended with the victory of the Semak team with a score of 3: 2.
The Petersburgers have the best selection of players in the Russian championship, but without a long-term attack leader, they do not impress with the quality of football at the final stage. The Abascal team does not experience these problems thanks to the spot benefit. Spartak have won five of the last six games and are capable of dealing with the crisis of the champion. We recommend betting on the victory of Spartak with a handicap (0) of 1.85 on the Fonbet line. And for the record, the bookmaker gives free bet 2000 rubles.
Predictions and bets for the match RPL Spartak – Zenit 20 August 2023
The rojiblancos started strong. The point amplification is paying off. Specifically, Bongonda quickly integrates into Abascal’s attack scheme and helps to achieve victories, being the second player on the team in the “goal + pass” system. After Malcolm’s departure, Zenit are not as threatening in attack. The inhabitants of Petersburg experience problems in creation. We recommend betting on the victory of the Muscovites with a handicap (0) for 1.85 on the Fonbet line, and for the record the bookmaker gives free bet 2000 rubles.
Tender: victory for “Spartak” with a handicap (0) of 1.85.
