LiontipsZenit St. Petersburg vs Malmö. Prediction and Betting Tips for UEFA Champions League (September 29, 2021).
Command Analysis
Last year, Zenitconfidently won another title in the Russian Premier League and got to represent Russia in the main European club competition.
In the opening game, Sergei Semak's men faced the reigning champions of the Champions League, Chelsea. Zenit looked decent against the formidable opponent, but in the 69th minute, Lukaku scored the winning goal for the Blues.
Zenit started the season with a victory over Lokomotiv in the Russian Super Cup match (3:0). After 9 rounds of the Russian Premier League, the club from St.Petersburg has 23 points. They won seven out of nine games and scored 21 goals. In the last round, Zenit claimed a victory over Krylya Sovetov (2:1) and maintained their place on top of the Russian Premier League table.
Lovren, Barrios, Ozdoev, and Karavaev are all sidelined through injuries.
The 21-time Swedish champions Malmö got to the group stages of the Champions League through the qualification matches. Jon-Dahl Tomasson's charges knocked out Riga, HIK, Rangers, and Ludogorets.
Malmö suffered a 3:0 defeat at the hands of Juventus when they faced off in their group opener two weeks ago.
After 21 rounds of the Allsvenskan, the visitors lose three points to the leader (Djurgarden). In the last two games, Malmö defeated Elfsborg (1:0) and Orebro (5:1).
Knudsen, Toivonen, Lewicki, Reims, and Moisander are injured and won't feature against Zenit.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of Zenit's last 4 games, the teams scored in both halves.
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 4
This bet played in 2 of Malmö's last 3 games.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 2 of Malmö's last 3 games.
СтавкаCorrect score 2:0
Zenit won 9 of their last 10 home games.
Tip and bets
Zenit have the support of the stands and will strive to use their home advantage to bounce back from their opening-day defeat. Malmö have many great players, but Zenit are in stronger form. We predict the victory of the hosts in this fixture.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) to Zenit
The attacking line of Zenit should be able to make the home crowd happy. Malmö are tough opponents, but we believe Zenit have an edge here and should be able to win with a margin of 2 goals.
Second wager - Zenit to win by 2 goals
