Based on last 50 matches in "Russia. Premier League", up to 08/03/2024
To build a prediction for the Zenit - FK Rostov match, scheduled for 3 August 2024, several key factors could influence the outcome. Zenit have played 50 matches, in which they won 31 of them, drew 10 times and lost 9 matches. FK Rostov, having played 50 matches, won 21 times, drew 12 matches and lost 17 defeats. In the league, Zenit average 2 goals scored per game and 0.8 conceded. FK Rostov average 1.4 scored and 1.5 conceded. These sides last met on 24 May 2024 at Zenit's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Zenit confidently started the Russian Championship by beating Krylia Sovetov and Rubin.
Rostov, in turn, drew with CSKA and beat Krylia Sovetov.... Show more
RPL. Zenit versus FK Rostov
Zenit scored eight goals and conceded none over the previous two rounds. Today Zenit is playing at home; I think they will put in an attacking performance. FK Rostov scored just three goals over two rounds.
Zenit host FK Rostov in the 3rd round of the Russian Premier League.
In the last 5 head-to-head matches between these teams that took place in Saint Petersburg, the result Both Teams to Score + TO (2.5) occurred.... Show more
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
In 5 out of 7 last matches of Zenit at home, over under 2 goals were scored.
TU (1.5)3.56
Zenit scores over 2 goalsat home against FK Rostov in 7 out of 14 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)3.04
Zenit wins by more than 1 goal against FK Rostov at home in 9 out of 16 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)2.555
In 6 out of last 7 away matches, FK Rostov scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.49
Zenit scores under 2 goals in 7 out of last 9 home matches.
IT1U (1.5)2.16
Zenit does not concedeat home from FK Rostov in 8 out of 16 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)2.12
In 8 out of 10 last matches involving Zenit and FK Rostov, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.93
In 4 last matches, Zenit won the second half.
2nd Half - W11.85
In 9 out of 12 last matches, Zenit won the second half against FK Rostov.
2nd Half - W11.85
In 6 last matches at home, Zenit won the second half against FK Rostov.
2nd Half - W11.85
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without one player from the rotation, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing several players from the first team.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Виталий Мешков (Russia). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 498 yellow cards (averaging 5 per match) and 29 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 34% of matches (34 out of 100). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.