“Zenit” – “Fakel”. No problems for the RPL leader
Alexey Anisimov September 19, 2024, 19:35 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
Petersburgers will begin preparations for Krasnodar.
Before the fourth round of the Russian Cup was over, it was time to return to the Russian Premier League. On Saturday, September 21, Zenit St. Petersburg and Fakel Voronezh will compete for points, among others. The match of the 9th round of the RPL will be held at the Gazprom Arena in Saint Petersburg, and the kick-off is scheduled for 16:30 Moscow time.
What do bookmakers expect from the RPL Zenit-Fakel match on September 21, 2024?
The bookmakers are clear in their predictions: they consider the host team to be the clear favourite. Zenit is proposed to bet on a victory with a coefficient of 1.22, which is even more than 80% likely. Fakel’s victory is available at the bookmakers with a rate of 16.00, which is just over 6% likely. They do not believe much in a draw either.
At the same time, analysts are convinced that the match in the Russian Premier League will be productive. A total of under 2.5 goals is estimated at a rate of 2.45, and a total of over 2.5 goals is estimated at a rate of 1.55. If the hosts win with a difference of at least two goals, the rate will be 1.59. The most likely result seems to be 2:0 in favor of the team from St. Petersburg.
Analysis and prediction for the match of the 9th round of the Russian Championship “Zenit” – “Fakel” (09/21/2024)
To put it briefly about the rivals, one is doing well and the other is doing badly. Having scored 20 out of 24 possible points in eight games, Zenit leads the Russian Premier League standings. The gap to its closest pursuers, Krasnodar and Lokomotiv, is two points. One mistake can be crucial and that is why it is important to remain focused.
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At the same time, during the week, the St. Petersburg team calmly played against Rubin Kazan (2-0) in the Russian Cup and qualified early for the play-off stage. The first effective action was made by newcomer Alexander Sobolev. Despite the insulting chants directed at him by the Neva fans, the striker is already doing something good.
And if Sergei Semak’s team manages to dominate everywhere, then Fakel will be polishing its place in the relegation zone. Five points in eight games with five defeats and only one win is a disastrous result if you want to stay in the league. In the Russian Cup, the situation is no better: there are four rounds left and the team has not a single point.
It is a banal truth, but without goals there are no victories and almost no points. But it is extremely difficult for Voronezh players to score goals, and the change in coaching, of course, does not make things any better. Dmitry Pyatibratov returned to the post of head coach, but under his leadership the club has already played seven matches and scored only three goals. A small number.
Zenit have only played three games at their stadium this season. However, they have never missed a goal, despite serious opponents: Rostov (5-0), Dynamo Moscow (1-0) and Spartak (0-0). Moreover, in the last four meetings with Fakel at the Gazprom Arena, the St. Petersburg club has also kept a clean sheet.
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Even if the coaching staff decides to reserve some players for the next round of the RPL, the blue-and-whites are unlikely to miss Fakel for the match against rival Krasnodar. The other day, the Voronezh team lost to Akron (0:2) in an away match for the Russian Cup. Now they will surrender in St. Petersburg.
Tender: Zenit’s victory was 1.84 to zero.
