Zenit St. Petersburg vs Fakel: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 September

Zenit St. Petersburg

W D W W W

2nd place in Russia Premier League

3-1

21/09/2024 09:30

Fakel

L L D L D

16th place in Russia Premier League

Russia Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Zenit St. Petersburg vs Fakel on 21 September 2024 (kick-off: 09:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Zenit St. Petersburg vs Fakel preview before placing your bet.

Zenit St. Petersburg are currently 2nd with 66 points after 30 matches.
Fakel sit 16th with 18 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Zenit St. Petersburg to win with probability 78%.
Head-to-head history favors Zenit St. Petersburg, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Fakel have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Pred

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Weather

09:30

2024-09-21

Zenit St. Petersburg vs Fakel - Prediction & Odds

Zenit St. Petersburg

Fakel

2024-09-21 09:30

STANDINGS UP TO 21/09/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Krasnodar	67	30	20	7	3	59	23	36
02 Zenit St. Petersburg	66	30	20	6	4	58	18	40
03 CSKA Moscow	59	30	17	8	5	47	21	26
04 Spartak Moscow	57	30	17	6	7	56	25	31
05 Dynamo Moscow	56	30	16	8	6	61	35	26
06 Lokomotiv Moscow	53	30	15	8	7	51	41	10
07 Rubin Kazan	45	30	13	6	11	42	45	-3
08 Rostov FK	39	30	10	9	11	41	43	-2
09 Akron Togliatti	35	30	10	5	15	39	55	-16
10 Krylya Sovetov	31	30	8	7	15	36	51	-15
11 FK Makhachkala	29	30	6	11	13	27	35	-8
12 Khimki	29	30	6	11	13	35	56	-21
13 FK Nizhny Novgorod	27	30	7	6	17	27	54	-27
14 Terek Grozny	25	30	4	13	13	27	48	-21
15 Gazovik Orenburg	19	30	4	7	19	28	56	-28
16 Fakel	18	30	2	12	16	14	42	-28

Head To Head

30/07/2024 14:00

Zenit St. Petersburg

3 - 0

Fakel

RUS Cup

06/05/2024 11:00

Fakel

1 - 1

Zenit St. Petersburg

RUS PR

13/08/2023 10:30

Zenit St. Petersburg

2 - 0

Fakel

RUS PR

03/06/2023 10:00

Zenit St. Petersburg

1 - 0

Fakel

RUS PR

16/11/2022 11:00

Fakel

0 - 2

Zenit St. Petersburg

RUS Cup

08/10/2022 07:00

Fakel

1 - 1

Zenit St. Petersburg

RUS PR

Zenit St. Petersburg

67%

Draw

33%

Fakel

Zenit St. Petersburg Last 6 matches

08/09/2024 10:00

FC Kairat Almaty 3 - 4 Zenit St. Petersburg INT CF

31/08/2024 10:30

FK Nizhny Novgorod 0 - 3 Zenit St. Petersburg RUS PR

27/08/2024 10:15

Akron Togliatti 1 - 1 Zenit St. Petersburg RUS Cup

24/08/2024 10:30

Zenit St. Petersburg 0 - 0 Spartak Moscow RUS PR

18/08/2024 08:00

Khimki 1 - 1 Zenit St. Petersburg RUS PR

14/08/2024 10:15

Rubin Kazan 0 - 1 Zenit St. Petersburg RUS Cup

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches Fakel

14/09/2024 07:15

Fakel 0 - 0 FK Nizhny Novgorod RUS PR

01/09/2024 13:00

Rostov FK 4 - 1 Fakel RUS PR

27/08/2024 12:30

Fakel 0 - 2 Rubin Kazan RUS Cup

24/08/2024 10:30

Fakel 1 - 0 Gazovik Orenburg RUS PR

18/08/2024 10:30

Spartak Moscow 3 - 0 Fakel RUS PR

15/08/2024 11:00

Fakel 1 - 2 Akron Togliatti RUS Cup

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Russia Premier League

Played games

Zenit St. Petersburg

Fakel

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.93

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored

Avg. per game

0.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.40

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 30 matches

YesNo

27 (90%)3 (10%)

In last 30 matches

NoYes

12 (40%)18 (60%)

Zenit St. Petersburg

Recent matches

Fakel

Under /Over

(70%)21 9(30%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(57%)17 13(43%)

Under /Over

(37%)11 19(63%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(17%)5 25(83%)

Under /Over

(40%)12 18(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(27%)8 22(73%)

/Yes

(40%)12 18(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(37%)11 19(63%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Zenit St. Petersburg

Fakel

Shots

Zenit St. Petersburg

Total shots

15.23 avg / game

Blocked

86 total

Avg. 4.10

Fakel

Total shots

10.37 avg / game

Blocked

84 total

Avg. 3.36

Zenit St. Petersburg Pass Fakel

Total passes

15667

Avg. 522 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

61%

Total passes

8537

Avg. 285 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

43%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Zenit St. Petersburg

Played games

Fakel

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.57

Clean sheets

0.27

6.20

186

Corners

140

4.67

16.73

502

Throw-ins

596

19.87

1.67

Offsides

1.87

3.10

GK saves

2.97

Zenit St. Petersburg

DISCIPLINARY

Fakel

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.50

2.53

0.10

0.23

9.37

281

Fouls

445

14.83

14.13

424

Tackles

494

16.47

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Zenit St. Petersburg vs Fakel Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Zenit St. Petersburg vs Fakel on 21 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 Russia Premier League 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.

Zenit St. Petersburg vs Fakel Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Zenit St. Petersburg's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Fakel'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.

Russia Premier League 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 Russia Premier League standings and the Russia Premier League form table to understand exactly where Zenit St. Petersburg and Fakel sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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