Match Report
68 points for Zenit (1st), 66 for Krasnodar (2nd): a 2-point gap. In league terms the two rates read 1.77/0.63 for Zenit and 2/0.77 for Krasnodar (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.27.
5 matches unbeaten backed Zenit's arrival. Krasnodar's unbeaten run stood at 5.
10 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Zenit 7, draws 1, Krasnodar 2, at 3.2 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 40% of the meetings went to the host. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 60% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 60%.
Gazprom Arena, capacity 68,000, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Zenit led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-1.
Goal scorers
Zenit: Wendel (27') · Krasnodar: Lucas Olaza (69')
Key stats
Possession: Zenit 42% · Krasnodar 58% · Total shots: 5-10 · On target: 2-3 · Corners: 0-5