Based on last 50 matches in "Russia. Premier League", up to 12/16/2020
To build a prediction for the Zenit - Spartak Moscow match, scheduled for 16 December 2020, several key factors could influence the outcome. Zenit have played 50 matches, in which they won 34 of them, drew 11 times and lost 5 matches. Spartak Moscow, having played 50 matches, won 22 times, drew 11 matches and lost 17 defeats. In the league, Zenit average 2.2 goals scored per game and 0.7 conceded. Spartak Moscow average 1.4 scored and 1.1 conceded. These sides last met on 2 October 2020 at Spartak Moscow's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
The two leaders will play cautiously; there is no point for the teams in opening up, as the price of the championship is high. Zenit usually beats Spartak Moscow at home, so I think it will be 2-0. Zenit are psychologically stronger.
Zenit scores over 2 goals in 15 out of last 25 home matches.
IT1O (2.5)3.02
Zenit scores over 2 goalsat home against Spartak Moscow in 6 out of 11 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)3.02
In 6 last matches involving Zenit and Spartak Moscow against each other, a draw was recorded in the second half.
2nd Half - X2.92
Zenit wins by more than 1 goal in 11 out of 20 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)2.84
Zenit wins at homeby more than 1 goal in 8 out of 10 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)2.84
Zenit wins by more than 1 goal against Spartak Moscow at home in 6 out of 11 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)2.84
Spartak Moscow scores over 1 goal in 5 out of last 6 away matches.
IT2O (1.5)2.81
In 8 out of 10 last matches of Zenit at home, over over 3 goals were scored.
TO (3.5)2.664
Spartak Moscow concedes under 2 goals in 18 out of 22 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)2.33
Zenit scores under 2 goals against Spartak Moscow in 7 out of 9 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)2.33
Injuries & suspensions
The away side will be missing several key players, including goalkeeper Михаил Кержаков, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Сергей Карасёв (Russia). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 410 yellow cards (averaging 4.1 per match) and 26 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 24% of matches (24 out of 100).