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Zenit vs. Akhmat: Russian Cup Match Prediction
Zenit will host Akhmat in the first leg of the Cup quarterfinals on November 6. Will the hosts be able to justify their status as favourites and secure a comfortable advantage before their trip to Grozny, or will the Wolves surprise in St. Petersburg and take a step towards the semifinals? In the forecast, we have analyzed in detail the form in which the teams are approaching the face-to-face meeting and selected reliable bets. What choice should you make?
Command Analysis
Zenit St. Petersburg
Russian FederationCurrent form
Before the start of the Premier League season, Zenit was considered the main contender for the championship title, but made several mistakes in the first round and is currently losing the competition to Krasnodar. With 33 points, Sergei Semak team is in second place in the table and is three points behind the Bulls, with Lokomotiv two points below. In the Cup, Zenit had no problems in a not very difficult group and won it with 16 points, seven points ahead of Rubin.
Disqualifications and injuries
Latyshonok, Kerzhakov, Nino, Volkov and Glushenkov were injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Zenit have not lost in their last seven matches – six wins and a draw
- In the last two matches, Zenit beat Akhmat
Estimated lineup : Adamov - Karavaev, Chistyakov, Alip, Santos - Barrios, Akhmetov, Erokhin - Artur, Sobolev, Pedro.
FK Akhmat
Russian FederationCurrent form
Akhmat is clearly failing the first round of the Premier League and has been in the relegation zone for a long time – there is a real prospect that the Wolves will soon change their second coach during the season. For now, the club is in penultimate place in the table and is three points behind the saving 12th place. In the Cup, Akhmat created a small sensation, managing to finish second in the group in this state, ahead of Krasnodar on additional indicators.
Disqualifications and injuries
Bogosavac, Harin and Berisha were injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Akhmat has lost four of its last five matches
- Akhmat scored against Zenit in their last three matches
Estimated lineup : Oparin - Utsiev, Zhirov, Ibishev, Lovat - Camilo, Divanovich - Luna, Shvets, Kovachev - Cardoso.
Trends
Bet Exact score 3:1
Two of the last 11 matches between the clubs in St. Petersburg ended with this score
11.25Zenit to score in first half
In three of Zenit last four matches, this bet was successful
1.55Bet "Akhmat" will score in the first half
In the last three matches between the clubs, this bet was successful
3.15Tip and bets
Zenit is in good shape and certainly aims to win the Cup, today the hosts will be extremely determined. It is always difficult to play in Grozny, even despite the crisis of Akhmat, so today the Petersburgers will clearly try to get a comfortable advantage. The Wolves are in crisis and at the moment the upcoming match against Zenit in the championship is much more important, the rotation today will clearly be large-scale. It makes sense to count on a confident victory for the favorite.
We think that the guests have no chance. Forecast - Asian handicap (-1.5) on Zenit . This bet is offered with odds of 2.09
Bet on total
Zenit will certainly be maximally charged for victory and will certainly put serious pressure on the opponent goal from the first minutes. Akhmat is extremely vulnerable in defense and it is highly likely that this pressure will bear fruit in the first half. At the same time, the "wolves" score regularly against Zenit, they are unlikely to spend the entire match in defense, and an exchange of goals will certainly take place.
Bet - both teams to score. This bet is offered for 1.95
Bet on corners
Zenit are the favourites and will probably dominate for the entire 90 minutes – the home team should win confidently on corners.
Bet - Asian handicap (-2.5) on corners for Zenit. This bet is offered for 1.85
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