Based on last 50 matches in "Russia. Premier League", up to 10/18/2024
To build a prediction for the Akron Togliatti - Zenit match, scheduled for 18 October 2024, several key factors could influence the outcome. Akron Togliatti have played 13 matches, in which they won 4 of them, drew 3 times and lost 6 matches. Zenit, having played 50 matches, won 30 times, drew 12 matches and lost 8 defeats. In the league, Akron Togliatti average 1.5 goals scored per game and 1.7 conceded. Zenit average 1.9 scored and 0.8 conceded. These sides last met on 1 October 2024 at Zenit's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Akron and Zenit have already played each other this year, but it was a cup match on Zenit's home field, and the hosts won confidently 5-1. Today in the league, I think Zenit will win again. But there will probably be slightly fewer goals, and I still think this total will come through.
I expect an exciting clash. Akron Togliatti's attack looks capable, so they may well score in this match. Zenit has the most high-class squad at the moment, with technically skilled attacking players; Zenit should score at least 2 in this match.
The opening of a new round of the Russian Championship after the break will be marked by a meeting between Akron and Zenit. Akron displays decent attacking play but often concedes. The team prefers an attacking style, which in turn suits Zenit.
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Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
Zenit scores over 2 goals in 6 out of 13 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)2.475
Zenit scores over 2 goals in 4 out of last 7 away matches.
IT2O (2.5)2.475
Zenit wins awayby more than 1 goal in 4 out of 7 last matches.
H2 (-1.5)2.06
Zenit does not concede in 8 out of 11 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)2.035
In 9 out of 11 last matches involving Zenit, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.835
In 6 out of last 8 away matches, Zenit won the first half.
1st Half - W21.832
In 5 out of last 6 home matches, Akron Togliatti lost the second half.
2nd Half - W21.725
In 6 out of last 8 away matches, Zenit scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)1.5
Akron Togliatti concedes over 1 goal in 5 out of last 6 home matches.
IT2O (1.5)1.46
Zenit won in 10 out of 13 last matches.
W21.39
Injuries & suspensions
Several home players are doubtful for this match. The away side will be missing a first-team player - forward Максим Глушенков, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Евгений Буланов (Russia). Over the last 53 matches, he has shown 254 yellow cards (averaging 4.8 per match) and 15 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), which marks him as a fairly strict referee. He has awarded a penalty in 26% of matches (14 out of 53).