Based on last 50 matches in "Russia. Premier League", up to 08/19/2020
To build a prediction for the Zenit - CSKA Moscow match, scheduled for 19 August 2020, several key factors could influence the outcome. Zenit have played 50 matches, in which they won 35 of them, drew 8 times and lost 7 matches. CSKA Moscow, having played 50 matches, won 25 times, drew 11 matches and lost 14 defeats. In the league, Zenit average 2.1 goals scored per game and 0.8 conceded. CSKA Moscow average 1.5 scored and 0.9 conceded. These sides last met on 19 June 2020 at CSKA Moscow's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
Regarding the match, the main thoughts are on yellow cards, but there is no such bet, so we play what is available. This time I will deviate from my strategy, and although the odds are higher, it can be seen that this should hit at least for a refund in this match. In their head-to-head meetings, at... Show more
Honestly, it is somewhat unclear why the bookmakers have set such high odds on this outcome. I think no one will doubt that Zenit, with its selection of players, simply has to score, especially at home. Plus, CSKA Moscow's defense, which does not inspire confidence, is another reason not to doubt a ... Show more
I have supported CSKA Moscow all my life, but sympathies should be set aside when betting. Zenit is preferable and will most likely win.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
CSKA Moscow wins by more than 1 goal in 5 out of 8 last matches.
H2 (-1.5)12.5
CSKA Moscow does not concede in 7 out of 11 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)4.8
CSKA Moscow does not concedeaway in 13 out of 23 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)4.8
Zenit scores over 2 goals in 10 out of last 19 home matches.
IT1O (2.5)4.4
In 6 out of 10 last matches involving Zenit and CSKA Moscow against each other, a draw was recorded.
X3.52
Zenit wins at homeby more than 1 goal in 11 out of 19 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)3.44
In 7 out of 8 last matches, CSKA Moscow scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.43
In 4 last matches, Zenit won the second half.
2nd Half - W12.2
In 4 last home matches, Zenit won the second half.
2nd Half - W12.2
In 8 out of 10 last matches involving Zenit (home) and CSKA Moscow (away), a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.11
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the starting lineup. 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 89 matches, he has shown 384 yellow cards (averaging 4.3 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 16% of matches (14 out of 89).