Fakel vs Zenit Prediction 8 March 2025
๐ Will Zenit maintain its leadership in the RPL after the 20th round? To do so, they need to win the upcoming match. The goal difference might also matter. However, Fakel is not willing to part with points easily. Recently, they have been quite resilient, so a tough battle is expected at the โFakelโ stadium. On our part, we will consider different options to make the prediction optimal.
Head-to-Head
In a stretch of nine head-to-head matches, Fakel has never defeated Zenit. However, they managed to take points twice. The last time this happened was in the previous season. In the first round of the current competition, the "blue-white-sky blues" won relatively easily (3:1). Fakel took the lead as early as the eighth minute but conceded three times after the break. The opponents also met in the group stage of the Russian Cup. However, the team from Voronezh was unable to score against their opponent. In such a situation, a Zenit victory seems inevitable.
Head-to-head statistics Fakel - Zenit
FC Fakel Voronezh Team Overview
Fakel last won in October of last year. After that, they had a long winless streak, with many matches ending in a draw. During training camps, the team showed excellent results, not losing a single friendly match. However, this did not make them favorites in the clash against Khimki. Moreover, Fakel conceded as early as the 15th minute, after which they maintained a certain initiative on the field. Pyatibratov's charges did not neglect their defense either. As a result, they conceded no more goals but also didnโt score. Up front, they clearly missed Markov, who was acquired by Ural in the winter. And Kashtanov, who has a similar playing style, missed the match due to illness. However, in the upcoming match, he is likely to take the field. It should be noted that the defeat dropped Fakel into the relegation zone.
Match Results: FC Fakel Voronezh
FK Zenit Saint Petersburg Team Overview
During the winter training camps, Zenit improved from one friendly match to another. They even won the Winline Winter Cup of the RPL, defeating Spartak in the final (3:0). However, official matches against Moscow teams have not been very productive in terms of scoring for a long time. The match of the last round against CSKA was no exception, as it ended in a goalless draw. There were not many goal-scoring opportunities due to frequent fouls. It is enough to say that the opponents committed a total of 42 fouls, which is an extremely high figure. However, the main contribution to this was made by CSKA. In the upcoming match, Volkov, Karavaev, and Vasilyev will not play. It is possible that Semak will prefer to rest Barrios, who will miss the match against Spartak if he receives a yellow card.
Match Results: FK Zenit Saint Petersburg
๐จ Referee and Yellow Cards
The main referee for the match is Vitaly Meshkov, who has officiated eight Premier League matches this season, including two involving Zenit. During this period, the referee has awarded penalties in two matches and issued red cards in two matches as well. On average, he shows 4.88 yellow cards per game.
The advantage in yellow cards this season is with Fakel (2.7 compared to 1.5). In matches involving Zenit, there are an average of 3.9 warnings. For the team from Voronezh, this statistic is even higher (5.2). Considering the referee's statistics, it is worth considering a bet on total yellow cards over 3.5.
โฝ Prediction on Goals
In the upcoming match, goals are expected in the first half. Fakel has conceded in the first half in five consecutive home matches. On the other hand, Zenit has scored in the first 45 minutes in 6 of their last 7 away games. Therefore, it's worth considering the bet - the visitors will score in the 1st half.
๐ฉ Prediction on Corners
The advantage in corners this season is with Zenit (5.7 compared to 4.4). In matches involving Zenit, there are an average of 9.5 corners. For Fakel, this statistic is lower (8.3). In three head-to-head matches this season, the opponents have reached the mark of nine corner kicks only once. Therefore, a bet on total corners under 9.5 seems justified.
Editor's Prediction
The favorite for the upcoming match is Zenit. They surpass the opponent in class, so they are obliged to win. Otherwise, how can we talk about championship aspirations? However, in 20 of the last 21 matches in the Premier League, Fakel has not lost by more than one goal difference. Therefore, we note a potential exact score of 0:1.
We doubt that Fakel will score in the upcoming match. In three head-to-head matches this season, they have only scored from a penalty kick. It's unlikely that Zenit will score many either. Therefore, as a key bet, we suggest total goals under 2.5.
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