Based on last 50 matches in "Russia. Premier League", up to 05/18/2025
To build a prediction for the FK Rostov - Zenit match, scheduled for 18 May 2025, several key factors could influence the outcome. FK Rostov have played 50 matches, in which they won 20 of them, drew 13 times and lost 17 matches. Zenit, having played 50 matches, won 30 times, drew 10 matches and lost 10 defeats. In the league, FK Rostov average 1.5 goals scored per game and 1.4 conceded. Zenit average 1.8 scored and 0.8 conceded. These sides last met on 15 April 2025 at Zenit's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Zenit will do everything to take three points in this match. Rostov are unlikely to cope with such strong pressure from their opponent after a rather difficult cup match against Spartak, which took place literally a couple of days ago. Zenit will score at least three goals.
Rostov will no longer move above 7th place in the championship; it is more important for them to prepare for the Cup final against CSKA. Coach Alba needs to rotate the squad after the tough semifinal against Spartak. Without Wendel, Zenit are fielding Yuri Gorshkov, who is combining well with Barrio... Show more
At home, FK Rostov has very rarely taken fewer than five corners even against strong opponents this season. Zenit will be highly motivated today to win and should also win the corner count. The visitors should take at least seven.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 9 out of 11 last matches involving FK Rostov, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.645
Zenit does not concede in 15 out of 28 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)1.95
Zenit does not concedeaway in 8 out of 14 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)1.95
In 9 out of 13 last matches involving FK Rostov (home) and Zenit (away), at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.95
FK Rostov does not score against Zenit at home in 7 out of 13 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)1.95
FK Rostov does not lose by more than 1 goal in 16 out of 17 last matches.
H1 (+1.5)1.86
FK Rostov does not lose at homeby more than 1 goal in 22 out of 25 last matches.
H1 (+1.5)1.86
In 12 out of 16 last matches, FK Rostov lost the second half to Zenit.
2nd Half - W21.66
In 11 out of 12 last matches of Zenit away, over under 4 goals were scored.
TU (3.5)1.525
FK Rostov lost to Zenit in 5 matches straight.
W21.344
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without one player from the rotation. The away side will be missing a first-team player - midfielder Вендел, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Евгений Кукуляк (Russia). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 458 yellow cards (averaging 4.6 per match) and 19 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), which marks him as a fairly strict referee. He has awarded a penalty in 38% of matches (38 out of 100).