Based on last 50 matches in "Russia. Premier League", up to 10/07/2023
To build a prediction for the Sochi - Zenit match, scheduled for 7 October 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. Sochi have played 50 matches, in which they won 18 of them, drew 9 times and lost 23 matches. Zenit, having played 50 matches, won 32 times, drew 12 matches and lost 6 defeats. In the league, Sochi average 1.3 goals scored per game and 1.6 conceded. Zenit average 2.2 scored and 0.7 conceded. These sides last met on 26 May 2023 at Sochi's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
Zenit is clearly coming here for points, as usually happens in head-to-head meetings. Sochi are bottom of the league; let them try to climb out of the bottom against others, but there will be a rout here, albeit a fairly mild one. Against weak teams, especially when winning, Zenit do not go hard.
For some reason, I feel that Sochi will not lose. I expect 0-0. Sochi will sit very deep and Zenit will not be able to do anything about it. Sochi have a lot of yellow cards because of their rough defending. It is possible that they will be able to hold out and give the fans a gift.
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Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
Zenit wins by more than 1 goal in 4 out of 7 last matches.
H2 (-1.5)2.42
In 18 out of 24 last matches involving Sochi, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.866
In 5 out of 7 last matches, Zenit won the second half.
2nd Half - W21.79
In 5 out of last 7 away matches, Zenit won the second half.
2nd Half - W21.79
Sochi does not lose at homeby more than 1 goal in 22 out of 24 last matches.
H1 (+1.5)1.63
In 8 out of 9 last matches, Zenit scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)1.6
Sochi lost in 5 matches straight.
W21.53
In 31 out of 38 last matches, Zenit scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.4
In 7 out of last 9 away matches, Zenit scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.4
The last 11 matches involving Sochi did not end in a draw.
121.241
Injuries & suspensions
Several home players are doubtful for this match. Several away players may miss this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Владислав Безбородов (Russia). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 530 yellow cards (averaging 5.3 per match) and 37 red cards (averaging 0.4 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 36% of matches (36 out of 100). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.