FK Krasnodar vs FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg, RFPL 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Krasnodar vs FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg — RFPL at Stadion Akademii FK Krasnodar.
- FK Krasnodar 30 games · 66 pts (2026/27)
- FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 30 games · 68 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sergey Ivanov
- Referee Sergey Karasev
- Referee Evgeny Turbin
- Referee Dmitriy Mosyakin
- Referee Ilya Eleferenko
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | 30 | 68 |
| 2 | FK Krasnodar | 30 | 66 |
| 3 | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | 30 | 53 |
| 4 | FK Spartak Moskva | 30 | 52 |
| 5 | PFC CSKA Moskva | 30 | 51 |
| 6 | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | 30 | 46 |
| 7 | FK Dinamo Moskva | 30 | 45 |
| 8 | FK Rubin Kazan | 30 | 43 |
| 9 | RFK Akhmat Grozny | 30 | 37 |
| 10 | FK Rostov | 30 | 33 |
| 11 | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | 30 | 32 |
| 12 | FK Orenburg | 30 | 29 |
| 13 | FK Akron Tolyatti | 30 | 27 |
| 14 | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | 30 | 26 |
| 15 | FK Nizhny Novgorod | 30 | 23 |
| 16 | PFK Sochi | 30 | 22 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jul | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | H | 2–4 | L |
| 01 Jul | FK Rostov | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Mar | PFK Sochi | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | FK Spartak Moskva | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | FK Ufa | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | Getafe CF | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jul | FK Krasnodar | A | 4–2 | W |
| 01 Jul | FK Tambov | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jun | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Jun | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 4–0 | W |
| 14 Mar | FK Ural | H | 7–1 | W |
| 09 Mar | FK Ufa | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| FK Krasnodar | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #1 |
| 66 | Points | 68 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 20 / 6 / 4 | W / D / L | 20 / 8 / 2 |
| 60 | Scored | 53 |
| 23 | Conceded | 19 |
| +37 | GD | +34 |
| 2.20 | PPG | 2.27 |
| 67% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
81%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FK Krasnodar are 2nd (66 pts). FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg are 1st (68 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between FK Krasnodar and FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg is underway.
- 5' Sardar Azmoun adds to his 0 season tally! FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Alaksandar Martynovic suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Murad Musaev might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 22' A moment of madness from Wilmar Barrios on 22 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg will be frustrated.
- 27' Aleksei Sutormin has been relatively quiet despite scoring 21 goals in his last 342 appearances.
- 29' Against the run of play, Daniil Utkin has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 34' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 34 minutes.
- 39' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 44' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Daler Kuzyaev.
- 46' Artem Dzyuba is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the .
- 46' Another substitution for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg to replace Magomed Ozdoev by Yurii Zhirkov on 46 minute.
- 46' Poor challenge from Sergei Petrov. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 47' It’s a booking for FK Krasnodar player. Sergei Petrov gets a Yellow card.
- 50' What a strike from Daniil Utkin! The score is 2-2.
- 52' A goal from the Iran international Sardar Azmoun! He fires home on 52 to make it 2-3!
- 56' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kristoffer Olsson on 56 minutes.
- 58' Tonny Vilhena catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 58.
- 60' The referee calls foul for Alyaksandr Martynovich. He receives a Yellow card.
- 65' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 66' FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sebastian Driussi is hanging Sardar Azmoun on the field on 66 minute.
- 68' FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg make a change. Daler Kuzyaev trudges off to be replaced by Aleksei Sutormin on 68 minutes.
- 69' The FK Krasnodar bench stirs into life. Tonny Vilhena is withdrawn and Shapi Suleimanov gets his opportunity.
- 72' What composure from Aleksei Sutormin! The Russia international strokes it home. 2-4.
- 73' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Markus Berg.
- 76' Manuel Fernandes is ready to make an impact after coming on for Daniil Utkin at the 76 minute mark.
- 78' Controversy at the stadium! Sebastian Driussi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 82' Another substitution for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg to replace Malcom by Emiliano Rigoni on 82 minute.
- 87' The travelling FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 88' Another change for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg made on 88 minute. Artem Dzyuba leaves to be changed by Aleksandr Erokhin.
- FK Krasnodar will have plenty to reflect on. FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg were simply the better side today.
Lineups
FK Krasnodar Lineups
Starting XI
- 52
- 8
-
33
Markus Berg ↓ German Onugkha 82'
- 31
- 4
- 6
- 98
- 10
- 14
- 39
-
47
Daniil Utkin ↓ Manuel Fernandes 76'
Bench
-
7
Remy Cabella ↑ 76'
- 2
-
99
Manuel Fernandes ↑ 76'
- 88
- 66
-
93
Shapi Suleimanov ↑ 69'
-
63
Nikita Sergeev ↑ 76'
- 53
-
60
German Onugkha ↑ 82'
- 67
- 37
Coach
Murad Musaev
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 3
-
8
Malcom ↓ Emiliano Rigoni 82'
- 99
- 14
- 22
- 6
- 5
- 44
-
27
Magomed Ozdoev ↓ Yuri Zhirkov 46'
- 7
Bench
-
10
Emiliano Rigoni ↑ 82'
- 19
-
21
Aleksandr Erokhin ↑ 88'
-
18
Yuri Zhirkov ↑ 46'
- 41
- 17
-
11
Sebastian Driussi ↑ 66'
- 78
-
91
Aleksei Sutormin ↑ 66'
- 38
- 87
- 92
Coach
Sergei Semak
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Artem Dzyuba | 6 |
| Sardar Azmoun | 5 |
| Mateo Cassierra | 3 |
| Aleksey Ionov | 3 |
| Uros Spajic | 2 |
| Eduard Spertsyan | 2 |
| Malcom | 2 |
| Aleksei Sutormin | 2 |
Head to Head
FK Krasnodar Form
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Form
2020-07-05
FK Krasnodar
2–4
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
W
2020-07-01
FK Tambov
1–2
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
W
2020-06-26
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
2–1
PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara
W
2020-06-20
PFC CSKA Moskva
0–4
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
W
2020-03-14
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
7–1
FK Ural
W
2020-03-09
FK Ufa
0–0
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.35
FK Krasnodar xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.87
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.22
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
FK Krasnodar or Draw
52%
Draw or FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
73%
FK Krasnodar or FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–4 not predicted2 – 4Actual
1 – 1
11%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 2
7%
0 – 1
6.8%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
6.1%
1 – 3
5.6%
0 – 0
5.6%
1 – 0
4.7%
0 – 3
4.2%
2 – 3
3.9%
2 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — FK Krasnodar
| Handicap | FK Krasnodar covers | Push | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 21% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 15% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
FK Krasnodar keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

