FK Spartak Moskva vs FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg, RFPL 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Spartak Moskva vs FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg — RFPL at Otkrytie Arena.
- FK Spartak Moskva 30 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
- FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 30 games · 68 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Maksim Gavrilin
- Referee Sergey Karasev
- Referee Aram Petrosyan
- Referee Nikolay Voloshin
- Referee Pavel Kukuyan
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Sep | FK Tambov | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Sep | FK Rubin Kazan | A | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | PFC CSKA Moskva | A | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Aug | PFK Arsenal Tula | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Aug | SK Rotor Volgograd | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | FK Spartak Moskva | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Sep | FK Ufa | H | 6–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | FK Ural | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Sep | PFK Arsenal Tula | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Aug | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Aug | FK Dinamo Moskva | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| FK Spartak Moskva | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #1 |
| 52 | Points | 68 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 15 / 7 / 8 | W / D / L | 20 / 8 / 2 |
| 47 | Scored | 53 |
| 39 | Conceded | 19 |
| +8 | GD | +34 |
| 1.73 | PPG | 2.27 |
| 50% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FK Spartak Moskva are 4th (52 pts). FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg are 1st (68 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for FK Spartak Moskva to score. At the same time, FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' It looks surprising FK Spartak Moskva does not make any changes. Jordan Larsson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 37' Douglas Santos has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 37.
- 42' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 47' FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg is showing some good football. However, FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 52' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FK Spartak Moskva side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 53' Time for substitution for FK Spartak Moskva. Zelimkhan Bakaev is replaced by Aleksandr Sobolev.
- 58' FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 59' Aleksandr Sobolev has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 59.
- 64' Over 64 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 65' What a moment for Aleksandr Erokhin! That strike on 65 puts his side firmly in control.
- 70' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 72' Sardar Azmoun is ready to make an impact after coming on for Andrei Mostovoi at the 72 minute mark.
- 77' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 82' FK Spartak Moskva are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 85' Time for substitution for FK Spartak Moskva. Oston Urunov is replaced by Andrei Eshchenko.
- 86' GOAL! Ezequiel Ponce scores on 86. Assisted by Alex Kral
- 88' The referee has no hesitation. Wilmar Barrios is booked for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg — Yellow card on 88.
- 89' It’s a booking for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg player. Dejan Lovren gets a Yellow card.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for FK Spartak Moskva. Andrei Eshchenko will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' Dmitrii Markitesov is replacing Jordan Larsson for the FK Spartak Moskva side.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FK Spartak Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 47
- 14
- 19
- 10
- 2
- 98
- 39
- 33
- 11
-
20
Oston Urunov ↓ Andrey Eshchenko 85'
Bench
- 29
- 32
-
38
Andrey Eshchenko ↑ 85'
- 56
-
7
Aleksandr Sobolev ↑ 53'
-
74
Dmitrii Markitesov ↑ 90'
- 61
- 90
- 84
Coach
Domenico Tedesco
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 15
- 3
-
8
Malcom ↓ Aleksei Sutormin 90'
- 21
- 22
- 5
- 44
- 41
-
27
Magomed Ozdoev ↓ Danil Krugovoi 90'
-
17
Andrei Mostovoi ↓ Sardar Azmoun 72'
Bench
- 10
-
4
Danil Krugovoi ↑ 90'
- 18
-
7
Sardar Azmoun ↑ 72'
- 78
-
19
Aleksei Sutormin ↑ 90'
- 34
- 38
- 87
- 92
- 71
Coach
Sergei Semak
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andrei Mostovoi | 6 |
| Sardar Azmoun | 5 |
| Aleksandr Sobolev | 3 |
| Aleksandr Erokhin | 3 |
| Artem Dzyuba | 3 |
| Quincy Promes | 3 |
| Claudinho | 2 |
| Dejan Lovren | 2 |
Head to Head
FK Spartak Moskva Form
2020-10-03
FK Spartak Moskva
1–1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
D
2020-09-26
FK Tambov
0–2
FK Spartak Moskva
W
2020-09-20
FK Rubin Kazan
0–2
FK Spartak Moskva
W
2020-09-13
PFC CSKA Moskva
3–1
FK Spartak Moskva
L
2020-08-29
FK Spartak Moskva
2–1
PFK Arsenal Tula
W
2020-08-26
SK Rotor Volgograd
0–1
FK Spartak Moskva
W
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Form
2020-10-03
FK Spartak Moskva
1–1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
D
2020-09-26
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
6–0
FK Ufa
W
2020-09-19
FK Ural
1–1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
D
2020-09-14
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
3–1
PFK Arsenal Tula
W
2020-08-30
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
0–0
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
D
2020-08-26
FK Dinamo Moskva
1–0
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.88
FK Spartak Moskva xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg xG
I would bet for:
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.17
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
FK Spartak Moskva or Draw
60%
Draw or FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
70%
FK Spartak Moskva or FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.8%
0 – 1
13.6%
0 – 2
9.2%
1 – 0
8.8%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
5.5%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
3.6%
2 – 3
1.7%
Asian Handicap — FK Spartak Moskva
| Handicap | FK Spartak Moskva covers | Push | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 16% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 24% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
FK Spartak Moskva keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.