Zenit Saint Petersburg Form
In the previous round, Zenit Saint Petersburg beat Krylya Sovetov Samara at home (2:1). That victory was Zenit Saint Petersburg's 10th straight home win in the Russian Premier League, with the club enjoying such a run for the second time in their history. However, the match will also be remembered for less positive reasons: Sergei Semak's men committed 14 fouls against the Samara outfit, posting their worst figure of the season (9.4 on average). Still, this is unlikely to have bothered the home side too much as they added another three points to their tally. We should also note Zenit Saint Petersburg's scoring record, having found the net at least twice in four of their last six Premier League games. In the standings, the team remain the closest challengers to leaders Krasnodar.
- The club have conceded more than one goal in just one of their last 13 Russian Premier League matches.
- At home, the hosts have opened the scoring in six straight league games.
- In five of their last six home matches in the Premier League, Zenit Saint Petersburg have not conceded a single goal.
- The team lead the league for average corners won (5.7).
Potential Zenit Saint Petersburg Lineup (4-5-1)
Denis Adamov - Igor Diveev, Douglas Santos, Nino, Gustavo Mantuan - John John, Luis Henrique, Maksim Glushenkov, Wendel, Wilmar Barrios - Aleksandr Sobolev.
Krasnodar Form
John Cordoba did not stop after scoring four against Nizhny Novgorod, and in the last round his goal secured Krasnodar a win over Akhmat Grozny (1:0). As a result, the team have won six of their last seven league matches, and Murad Musaev's side have even scored in the one defeat during this spell. What is more, the club's scoring run in the Russian Premier League has reached 13 matches. In addition, Krasnodar have kept a clean sheet for the 11th time this season, with only Baltika Kaliningrad recording a better figure (14). In the standings, the team sit top.
- Both teams to score has landed in seven of Krasnodar's last 10 Premier League matches.
- Away from home, the club have avoided defeat in 11 of their last 12 league games (seven wins, four draws).
- In six of their last eight away matches in this competition, Krasnodar have scored no more than once.
- The team are among the top three in chance conversion (29%).
Potential Krasnodar Lineup (4-5-1)
Stanislav Agkatsev - Valentin Paltsev, Vitor Tormena, Diego Costa, Lucas Olasa - Nikita Krivtsov, Joao Batxi, Eduard Spertsyan, Douglas Augusto, Kevin Lenini - John Cordoba.
Defender Sergey Petrov and forward Viktor Sa are injured. Midfielder Aleksandr Chernikov is suspended.
