Based on last 50 matches in "Russia. Premier League", up to 08/26/2021
To build a prediction for the Zenit - CSKA Moscow match, scheduled for 26 August 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. Zenit have played 50 matches, in which they won 34 of them, drew 13 times and lost 3 matches. CSKA Moscow, having played 50 matches, won 23 times, drew 10 matches and lost 17 defeats. In the league, Zenit average 2.5 goals scored per game and 0.9 conceded. CSKA Moscow average 1.6 scored and 1 conceded. These sides last met on 16 March 2021 at CSKA Moscow's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
CSKA Moscow are currently playing inconsistently; there is still no one in attack, while the defense is wide open. Zenit have drawn their last 2 matches, one of them against a clear underdog. At home, they must take 3 points. Prediction: Zenit to win (a handicap bet offers more attractive odds).
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Zenit concedes from CSKA Moscow in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)2.72
In 7 out of 10 last matches involving Zenit, over over 3 goals were scored.
TO (3.5)2.6
In 14 out of 17 last matches of Zenit at home, over over 3 goals were scored.
TO (3.5)2.6
In 9 out of 11 last matches involving Zenit (home) and CSKA Moscow (away), a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.55
Zenit scores over 2 goals in 11 out of 19 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)2.5
Zenit scores over 2 goals in 13 out of last 17 home matches.
IT1O (2.5)2.5
Zenit wins by more than 1 goal in 19 out of 37 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)2.36
Zenit wins at homeby more than 1 goal in 13 out of 17 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)2.36
In 15 out of 19 last matches, CSKA Moscow scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.22
In 4 last home matches, Zenit won the first half.
1st Half - W11.92
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without one player from the starting lineup. The away side will be missing one player from the first team. Several more CSKA Moscow players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Сергей Иванов (Russia). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 481 yellow cards (averaging 4.8 per match) and 14 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), which marks him as a fairly strict referee. He has awarded a penalty in 20% of matches (20 out of 100).