FC Krasnodar vs Zenit St. Petersburg Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – September 28

Betiball's prediction for FC Krasnodar vs Zenit St. Petersburg on September 28, 2024 (kick-off: 12:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full FC Krasnodar vs Zenit St. Petersburg preview before placing for you.

FC Krasnodar vs Zenit St. Petersburg: Starting Lineups Time : 28/09/2024 12:30

FC Krasnodar

2 - 0

Finished

Zenit St. Petersburg

90+3'

Fyodor Mikhailovich Smolov

88'

Jhon Cordoba

82'

Fyodor Mikhailovich Smolov / Joao Pedro Fortes Bachiessa

77'

Giovanni Gonzalez / Sergey Petrov

77'

Danila Kozlov / Joao Victor Sa Santos

74'

Castano Gil / Aleksandr Chernikov

43'

Aleksandr Chernikov

15'

Vitor Tormena

90+2' Aleksandr Erokhin / Claudio Luiz Rodrigues Parisi Leonel

76' Alexander Sobolev / Zander Mateo Casierra Cabezas

67' Pedro Henrique Silva dos Santos / Luciano Emilio Gondou Zanelli

67' Andrey Mostovoy / Maksim Glushenkov

62' Marcilio Florencia Mota Filho, Nino

46' Vyacheslav Karavaev / Gustavo Mantuan

27' Claudio Luiz Rodrigues Parisi Leonel

23' Gustavo Mantuan

90+3'

Fyodor Mikhailovich Smolov

90+2' Aleksandr Erokhin / Claudio Luiz Rodrigues Parisi Leonel

88'

Jhon Cordoba

76' Alexander Sobolev / Zander Mateo Casierra Cabezas

82'

Fyodor Mikhailovich Smolov / Joao Pedro Fortes Bachiessa

67' Pedro Henrique Silva dos Santos / Luciano Emilio Gondou Zanelli

77'

Giovanni Gonzalez / Sergey Petrov

67' Andrey Mostovoy / Maksim Glushenkov

77'

Danila Kozlov / Joao Victor Sa Santos

62' Marcilio Florencia Mota Filho, Nino

74'

Castano Gil / Aleksandr Chernikov

46' Vyacheslav Karavaev / Gustavo Mantuan

43'

Aleksandr Chernikov

27' Claudio Luiz Rodrigues Parisi Leonel

15'

Vitor Tormena

23' Gustavo Mantuan

FC Krasnodar

Substitutions

#19 Fyodor Mikhailovich Smolov

#8 Danila Kozlov

#20 Giovanni Gonzalez

#5 Castano Gil

#33 Georgiy Harutyunyan

#40 Olakunle Olusegun

#88 Nikita Krivtsov

#13 Yuri Dyupin

#31 Kaio Fernando da Silva Pantaleao

#90 Moses David Cobnan

#34 Danil Golikov

FC Krasnodar Zenit St. Petersburg

17Shots8

5Shots on Goal3

11Fouls10

7Corner Kick4

12Free kick12

1Offside1

2Yellow card3

26Aerial26

5Save4

13Successful Tackles16

14Interceptions7

18Long pass23

1Assist0

8Shots off goal4

11Head Success15

4Blocked1

13Tackle16

4Dribbles11

14Throw-in18

416Passes397

69Attacks69

41Dangerous attacks30

5Corner Kicks(HT)0

Zenit St. Petersburg

Substitutions

#7 Alexander Sobolev

#17 Andrey Mostovoy

#15 Vyacheslav Karavaev

#21 Aleksandr Erokhin

#24 Pedro Henrique Silva dos Santos

#2 Dmitriy Chistyakov

#4 Yuri Gorshkov

#79 Dmitri Vasiljev

#16 Denis Adamov

#25 Strahinja Erakovic

#9 Artur Victor Guimaraes

#98 Maxim Timofeev

Commentary

90+3' Goal! Fyodor Mikhailovich Smolov - FC Krasnodar

90+2' Zenit St. Petersburg — substitution: Aleksandr Erokhin / Claudio Luiz Rodrigues Parisi Leonel

88' Goal! Jhon Cordoba - FC Krasnodar

82' FC Krasnodar — substitution: Fyodor Mikhailovich Smolov / Joao Pedro Fortes Bachiessa

77' FC Krasnodar — substitution: Giovanni Gonzalez / Sergey Petrov

77' FC Krasnodar — substitution: Danila Kozlov / Joao Victor Sa Santos

76' Zenit St. Petersburg — substitution: Alexander Sobolev / Zander Mateo Casierra Cabezas

74' FC Krasnodar — substitution: Castano Gil / Aleksandr Chernikov

67' Zenit St. Petersburg — substitution: Pedro Henrique Silva dos Santos / Luciano Emilio Gondou Zanelli

67' Zenit St. Petersburg — substitution: Andrey Mostovoy / Maksim Glushenkov

62' Marcilio Florencia Mota Filho, Nino - Zenit St. Petersburg receive a yellow card

46' Zenit St. Petersburg — substitution: Vyacheslav Karavaev / Gustavo Mantuan

43' Aleksandr Chernikov - FC Krasnodar receive a yellow card

27' Claudio Luiz Rodrigues Parisi Leonel - Zenit St. Petersburg receive a yellow card

23' Gustavo Mantuan - Zenit St. Petersburg receive a yellow card

15' Vitor Tormena - FC Krasnodar receive a yellow card

How We Build the FC Krasnodar vs Zenit St. Petersburg Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for FC Krasnodar vs Zenit St. Petersburg on 28 September 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

FC Krasnodar vs Zenit St. Petersburg Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess FC Krasnodar's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Zenit St. Petersburg's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where FC Krasnodar and Zenit St. Petersburg sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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