Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(33) 14 Goals 7 (11)
(28) 20 Assists 3 (7)
(6.8) 7 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
27 Average Age 29.1
182.5 Average Height (cm) 181.4
(1) 1.1 Shots pg 0.7 (0.7)
(55%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 46% (45%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.5)
(1.2) 1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.4)
* 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 7.68
Rodrigão Out 6.9
Pedro Henrique Doubtful 6.67
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.

Prediction

  • FC Zenit defeated CSKA in the last round’s match and remained undefeated in the league after eight matches. Sergey Semak’s men are firm favourites to get the three points here.
  • FC Fakel failed to get anything better than a goalless draw against FC Pari NN last weekend and remained in a perilous position in the standings. The Voronezh outfit have only one win from eight RPL matches.
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