LiontipsRubin vs Zenit. Prediction and Betting Tips for Russian Premier League (September 20, 2021).
Command Analysis
Rubin started the season very well. Leonid Slutsky's men clearly aim to finish in the European competition zone. So far, Rubin are coping with that task: before the eighth round, they occupy the fourth line in the table, just one point behind Sochi. Zenit are three points away.
At the same time, the competition for the Top 4 is very close: Krasnodar and Dynamo have just one point less than Rubin, and CSKA and Spartak and not far behind. In the last round, Rubin won a landslide victory over Ural (4:0), which put an end to their winless streak.
Zenit look solid at the start of the season. Sergei Semak's team is once again the main contender for the champions title. Before the eighth round, the Blue-White-and-Blues top the table, but a single mistake can lead to a fall from the first line: Rubin have only three points less than Zenit.
In the last round, the defending champions easily beat Akhmat at home with a score of 3:1, securing the second victory in a row and the fifth in the season. However, their start in the Champions League was not so successful. Zenit showed good football at Chelsea, but the Blues outclassed them (0:1).
Trends
СтавкаCorrect Score 1: 2
4 of the last 5 head-to-head games ended with this score.
СтавкаRubin To Score In Second Half
In the last 6 home games of Rubin in the Russian Premier League, this bet played.
СтавкаZenit To Score In Second Half
Zenit scored in the second half in the last 2 Russian Premier League games.
Tip and bets
Rubin are in good shape and clearly expect to put up a fight against the champions. Last season, Rubin beat Zenit in both Premier League fixtures. However, this will be difficult to achieve for the third time: Zenit are on form and looked solid even against Chelsea. We predict Zenit's victory in this match.
Our prediction - Zenit to win.
Zenit have not yet suffered a single defeat in the Russian Premier League. The reigning champions will strive to extend the successful streak. We believe they will earn three points due to their class advantage and more creative game, but since Rubin have reliable defense, we do not expect a victory with a big margin.
Second wager - Zenit to win by 1 goal.
