Match Report
A win had eluded Zenit for 5 matches. 5 games without a win framed Krasnodar's arrival.
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. S. Karasev officiated: 100 games logged, averaging 2.1 yellow cards each. 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