Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(30) 12 Goals 16 (21)
(26) 14 Assists 9 (13)
(6.8) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.5)
27.4 Average Age 25.4
181 Average Height (cm) 179.9
(1) 0.8 Shots pg 1.2 (1)
(56%) 57% Aerial Duel Success 55% (53%)
(0.6) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.8)
(1.1) 1 Tackles pg 0.9 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Zenit
Spartak Moscow
Player Reason Status Rating
Wendel Out 7.24
Maksim Glushenkov Out 7.75
Vyacheslav Karavaev Doubtful 6.53
Ilzat Akhmetov Doubtful 6
Pedro Henrique Doubtful 6.75
Player Reason Status Rating
Aleksandr Sobolev Out 6.47
Nikita Chernov Doubtful 6.76
Roman Zobnin Doubtful 6.28

Team News

Zenit
Spartak Moscow
  • Maksim Glushenkov sustained a fracture of the radial bones of his right hand in last round’s match against FC Khimki and will undergo surgery in the near future. Glushenkov will miss Saturday’s important match against Spartak Moscow.
  • Wendel has been recovering from a knee injury, but according to head coach Sergey Semak, the Brazilian player will undergo another CT scan this week in order to determine the extent of his injury.
  • Defender Vyacheslav Karavaev missed last round’s match at Moscow due to illness and is a doubt here.
  • Defender Myenty Abena joined Spartak Moscow from Ferencvárosi TC last week and will be available for selection here.
  • Midfielder Roman Zobnin and defender Nikita Chernov have been recovering from recent injuries and are doubts for the upcoming visit to Saint Petersburg.
  • Paraguayan defender Alexis Duarte is back in training after recovering from a persistent injury and will be able to help the team next time out.

Prediction

  • FC Zenit failed to get anything better than a draw from last weekend’s match against FC Khimki. It was the first time they conceded goals and lost points so far this season. Glushenkov and Wendel’s absences will surely hinder the team next time out.
  • Spartak returned to winning ways last time out against FC Fakel and extended their undefeated run to four league matches.
  • Although FC Zenit are slight favourites to win here, a draw is the most likely outcome for Saturday’s important match at Saint Petersburg.
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