Probable Lineups
4-3-3
3-5-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.9)
7.3
Average Ratings
6.5
(6.3)
26.9
Average Age
29.1
182.5
Average Height (cm)
181.4
(1)
1.1
Shots pg
0.6
(0.5)
(56%)
54%
Aerial Duel Success
42%
(39%)
(0.5)
0.7
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.6)
(1.3)
1
Tackles pg
1.2
(1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Zenit
Fakel
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sergey Volkov | Out | 6.21 | |
| Maksim Glushenkov | Out | 8.3 | |
| Rodrigão | Out | N/A | |
| Pedro Henrique | Doubtful | 6.96 |
No missing players.
Team News
Zenit
Fakel
- Brazilian winger Pedro sustained an injury in the midweek match against Rubin Kazan and is a doubt here.
- According to head coach Sergey Semak, Russia international Maksim Glushenkov is undergoing an individual training programme in order to recover from a serious wrist fracture and it is not yet certain when he will be ready for selection.
- Defenders Rodrigão and Sergey Volkov remain sidelined due to long-term injuries and will not feature here.
- Dylan Mertens missed last weekend’s game against FC Pari NN due to family matters, but has already returned to action in the Russian Cup match on Wednesday. The Dutch midfielder will be available for selection here.
- Forward Khyzyr Appaev left the club last week to join second tier side FC Baltika on a free transfer.
- Head coach Dmitry Pyatibratov has a full squad to choose from ahead of Saturday’s extremely difficult match at Saint Petersburg.
Match FactsSponsored
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Zenit St. Petersburg have kept a clean sheet in 7 of their last 8 matches (Premier League).
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Zenit St. Petersburg have won 8 of their last 10 matches (Premier League).
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Zenit St. Petersburg have won their last 5 home matches against Fakel in all competitions.
