The Matchday 24 clash in the Russian Premier League between Zenit and Krasnodar will take place on April 13 at the Gazprom Arena in Saint Petersburg. Zenit vs. Krasnodar: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Zenit
Sergei Semak's team earned a point in their last away match against Lokomotiv (1-1). Zenit has failed to win five of their last seven league matches (2 draws, 3 losses). They are now third in the standings with 47 points, trailing leaders Krasnodar by five points. Notably, Zenit has recorded only six home wins in the current Premier League season (3 draws, 2 losses).
- The club has not lost in 10 of their last 12 home matches in the RPL (7 wins, 3 draws).
- The team conceded no more than one goal in 11 of their last 13 home league games.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 7 of Zenit's last 10 home Premier League matches.
Defender Vyacheslav Karavaev will miss the game due to injury. Forward Pedro Enrique is suspended.
Predicted lineup for Zenit (4-5-1)
Yevgeny Latyshonok – Ognen Mijailović, Strahinja Eraković, Nino, Douglas Santos – Andrey Mostovoy, Mateo Cassierra, Wilmar Barrios, Luis Henrique, Wendel – Luciano Gondou.
Krasnodar
In the last round, Murad Musayev's side defeated Akron at home (1-0). As a result, Krasnodar secured a clean sheet win for the second time in their history in four consecutive Premier League matches. However, in 5 of their last 7 league games, the team scored no more than one goal. Krasnodar strengthened their lead at the top of the standings, now five points clear of their closest rivals. Notably, Krasnodar boasts the best defense in the current RPL season, having conceded only 13 goals. Additionally, they remain unbeaten away from home this season (7 wins, 4 draws).
- The team has not lost in their last 12 away Premier League matches (8 wins, 4 draws).
- The club scored at least twice in 6 of their last 8 away league games.
- At least three goals have been scored in 6 of Krasnodar's last 8 away RPL matches.
Predicted lineup for Krasnodar (4-5-1)
Stanislav Agkatsev – Giovanni Gonzalez, Diego Enrique Costa, Kaio, Lucas Olaza – Eduard Spertsyan, Nikita Krivtsov, Joao Batchi, Alexander Chernikov, Olakunle Olusegun – John Cordoba.
Referee
Pavel Kukuyan (Russia)
Matches – 13 (RPL, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 53;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 28;
Penalties – 23%.
Zenit vs. Krasnodar: Match Prediction
Zenit trails Krasnodar in the standings and is eyeing a victory in this encounter, but their home form has been less than stellar. Zenit has won only three of their last seven home Premier League matches, with just one victory by more than a one-goal margin. They have also lost to Akron and Krylia Sovetov, while narrowly defeating Orenburg and Dynamo Makhachkala.
For Krasnodar, away games rarely pose a significant challenge. The team consistently achieves positive results: in the last 17 away league matches, Murad Musayev's side has been defeated only twice, both times by a single goal. Notably, Krasnodar has not lost to Zenit in their last two RPL meetings in Saint Petersburg (2 draws).
I believe the visitors, in their current form, can offer strong resistance to Zenit. My prediction: Krasnodar with a handicap (+1)
* The lineup for each team reflects their starting XI in their last match in this tournament.
