LiontipsKrasnodar vs Zenit. Predictions and Tips for Russian Premier League
Command Analysis
Krasnodar has failed in this season. They are currently in 10th place, with no chances of returning to the fight for European cups. Due to unsatisfying results, the manager Damir Musaev was sacked and replaced by Viktor Goncharenko. Under his command, the team had only played one game, which they lost to Arsenal Tula (0:1).
Zenitis 7 points ahead of their closes opponent, Spartak Moscow, with only five matches to go. It is hard to see any reason that could stop the team from Saint Petersburg from getting the gold. Sergei Semak's team is on a four-win streak, with the latest victory against Sochi (2:1).
Trends
СтавкаFirst goal between minutes 27-90
In Zenit's last 3 games the score was open before the 27th minute.
СтавкаTie in the 1st half + Zenit to win
In 3 out of 4 of the recent Zenit's matches this bet played.
СтавкаZenit to win with 2 goal difference
In the last to head-to-head games Zenit won with this goal difference.
Tip and bets
Since the new manager, Krasnodar switched from a more attacking formation to a strong defensive play. The hosts will not risk changing their strategy in the game against Zenit. The main forward of Krasnodar, Marcus Berg, is disqualified. We don't see any reason why there could be many goals in the second half. We think that Zenit will get a comfortable lead in the first half, and then play to keep the score.
Our prediction -total under 1.5 in the second half at 1.91.
