Possible nail-biting contest in Rostov - Zenit game

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Competition: Russia Premier League
Date: Sun 19.May
Match begins: 16:00 (UTC)
Venue: Rostov Arena (45000 seats)

Rostov will hope to utilise their home advantage to help bridge the gap to today’s opponents. The home side are currently 23 points behind Zenit.

These are busy days for the home team, as they were in action only four days ago in the Russian Cup. This match was also played here at Rostov Arena. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Zenit have had more rest.

Zenit have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1700 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

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Rostov form and stats

Rostov, who have the fewest conceded goals (22) in Premier League, have played 14 games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 5-6-3 (wins-draws-losses).

The Rostov fans got no joy from their last match, a Russian Cup game also here at Rostov Arena: A 0-2 defeat against Lokomotiv Moskva. 0-0 away at Dinamo Moskva before that.

This is expected to be a close game, with Rostov perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Rostov as a small favourite), we find four games. Rostov has won 2 of these, drawn 1 and lost 1.

The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Rostov here at Rostov Arena, with less than one goal per game on average (13 from 14 games). Rostov have only conceded 8 in these games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

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Zenit form and stats

As the visiting team Zenit, who have the most scored goals (53) in Premier League, have produced an overall stat of 7-3-4 so far.

The supporters enjoyed Zenit's previous game versus CSKA Moskva, a Premier League 3-1 win played at home. Before that, Zenit travelled to Akhmat Grozny and returned home with a draw after the game finished 1-1.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Zenit playing away and similar expectations, we found seven relevant matches. Results were 2 Zenit wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats.

Zenit have scored 18 goals on their travels this season, 14 away games. As opposed to that, Zenit have seen the ball go into their own net 15 times on the road.

Head 2 Head

The last H2H meeting was Zenit - Rostov 2-0, played this season. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Rostov won 2 games, 3 matches ended with a draw and Zenit has 5 wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 6 / 4

Top Goalscorers

S. Driussi
9 goals / 6 assists
A. Dzyuba
8 goals / 9 assists
S. Azmoun
8 goals / 1 assists

Rostov missing players

Zenit missing players

Rostov Zenit
Total Home Home vs top Statistic Away vs mid Away Total
28 14 4 Played 4 14 28
9 5 1 Won 2 7 19
11 6 2 Drew 1 3 4
8 3 1 Lost 1 4 5
24 13 4 Scored 6 18 53
22 8 4 Conceded 6 15 27
82% 71% 75% Over 0.5 100% 100% 96%
50% 43% 75% Over 1.5 75% 71% 75%
25% 29% 50% Over 2.5 50% 29% 46%
7% 7% 0% Over 3.5 25% 14% 29%
0% 0% 0% Over 4.5 25% 14% 21%
36% 36% 75% BTTS 75% 50% 54%
43% 50% 25% Clean Sheets 25% 36% 39%
39% 43% 25% Failed To Score 0% 14% 11%
 
5.2 5.1 6.5 Corners For (avg) 3.8 5.1 5.9
3.9 3.6 3.8 Corners Against (avg) 5 4.3 3.9
2.1 2.3 3.2 Yellow Cards (avg) 2.2 2.5 2.3
4 1 0 Red Cards 1 2 3
Key stats this season:
  • Rostov have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
  • Zenit have scored more than double the goals of Rostov.
  • Zenit haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.

Rostov
All Russian Cup Premier League Club Friendlies
All Home Away
07-04-19 PL Ufa 1 - 0 Rostov
14-04-19 PL Rostov 2 - 1 Spartak Moskva
20-04-19 PL Orenburg 3 - 0 Rostov
24-04-19 PL Rostov 1 - 2 Lokomotiv Moskva
27-04-19 PL Anzhi 1 - 1 Rostov
05-05-19 PL Rostov 1 - 1 Krasnodar
10-05-19 PL Dinamo Moskva 0 - 0 Rostov
15-05-19 RC Rostov 0 - 2 Lokomotiv Moskva
19-05-19 PL Rostov 16:00 Zenit
26-05-19 PL Akhmat Grozny 11:00 Rostov
Zenit
All Russian Cup Europa League Premier League Club Friendlies
All Home Away
31-03-19 PL Zenit 3 - 1 Orenburg
07-04-19 PL Lokomotiv Moskva 1 - 1 Zenit
14-04-19 PL Zenit 5 - 0 Anzhi
20-04-19 PL Krasnodar 2 - 3 Zenit
24-04-19 PL Zenit 2 - 0 Dinamo Moskva
28-04-19 PL Zenit 4 - 2 Krylya Sovetov
04-05-19 PL Akhmat Grozny 1 - 1 Zenit
12-05-19 PL Zenit 3 - 1 CSKA Moskva
19-05-19 PL Rostov 16:00 Zenit
26-05-19 PL Zenit 11:00 Yenisey

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A D P
1 Zenit 28 19 4 5 53 27 14 12 1 1 35 12 14 7 3 4 18 15 26 61
2 Lokomotiv Moskva 28 15 7 6 42 26 14 8 5 1 24 12 14 7 2 5 18 14 16 52
3 Krasnodar 28 14 8 6 51 23 14 8 3 3 28 11 14 6 5 3 23 12 28 50
4 Spartak Moskva 29 14 7 8 36 29 15 7 3 5 19 16 14 7 4 3 17 13 7 49
5 CSKA Moskva 29 13 9 7 40 23 14 7 3 4 25 13 15 6 6 3 15 10 17 48
6 Arsenal Tula 28 12 9 7 37 27 14 8 5 1 27 9 14 4 4 6 10 18 10 45
7 Orenburg 29 11 7 11 37 34 14 6 4 4 16 12 15 5 3 7 21 22 3 40
8 Akhmat Grozny 29 10 9 10 27 30 14 4 7 3 14 15 15 6 2 7 13 15 -3 39
9 Rostov 28 9 11 8 24 22 14 5 6 3 13 8 14 4 5 5 11 14 2 38
10 Rubin Kazan' 28 7 14 7 24 29 14 6 6 2 13 9 14 1 8 5 11 20 -5 35
11 Ural 28 9 7 12 29 43 14 5 4 5 16 16 14 4 3 7 13 27 -14 34
12 Dinamo Moskva 28 6 13 9 23 23 14 5 5 4 14 7 14 1 8 5 9 16 0 31
13 Krylya Sovetov 29 8 4 17 25 40 15 5 2 8 11 15 14 3 2 9 14 25 -15 28
14 Ufa 29 5 11 13 24 33 15 5 2 8 15 17 14 0 9 5 9 16 -9 26
15 Anzhi 28 5 5 18 13 48 14 2 4 8 8 23 14 3 1 10 5 25 -35 20
16 Yenisey 28 4 7 17 21 49 14 3 6 5 13 20 14 1 1 12 8 29 -28 19

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