Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Anzhi 6th with 72 points, Zvezda Irkutsk 19th with 29, 43 apart. Anzhi had been under-performing their position — 11th on five-round form against 6th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.86/2.26 for Zvezda Irkutsk and 1.45/0.86 for Anzhi (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.25.
11 consecutive defeats weighed on Zvezda Irkutsk. Recent form was uneven: 0/15 points for Zvezda Irkutsk, 8/15 for Anzhi.




