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FK Tambov vs FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg, RFPL 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

RFPL · 2020-21
FK Tambov
1 – 5
Full Time
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
Sun 16 May 2021 · 11:00 UTC Mordovia Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 45' Magomed Ozdoev

Overview

Match Preview

FK Tambov vs FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg — RFPL at Mordovia Arena.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FK Krasnodar 9 21
2 FK Dinamo Moskva 9 19
3 PFC CSKA Moskva 9 19
4 FK Spartak Moskva 9 19
5 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 9 18
6 FK Rubin Kazan 9 12
7 FK Dinamo Makhachkala 9 12
8 FK Baltika Kaliningrad 9 11
9 PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara 9 11
10 RFK Akhmat Grozny 9 10
11 FK Orenburg 9 9
12 FK Akron Tolyatti 9 8
13 FK Rostov 9 8
14 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 9 7
15 FK Rodina Moskva 9 5
16 FK Fakel Voronezh 9 3

Head-to-Head

4
FK Tambov 4 games · Avg 4.3 goals FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-16 FK Tambov 1–5 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 2020-08-22 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 4–1 FK Tambov 2020-07-01 FK Tambov 1–2 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 2019-07-14 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 2–1 FK Tambov

Recent Form

FK Tambov
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 May FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg H 1–5 L
07 May RFK Akhmat Grozny A 1–3 L
02 May FK Rostov A 0–2 L
24 Apr FK Lokomotiv Moskva H 2–5 L
18 Apr PFK Arsenal Tula A 0–4 L
10 Apr FK Khimki A 0–1 L
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 May FK Tambov A 5–1 W
08 May FK Ufa A 0–0 D
02 May FK Lokomotiv Moskva H 6–1 W
24 Apr SK Rotor Volgograd H 6–0 W
17 Apr FK Krasnodar A 2–2 D
11 Apr PFK Sochi A 2–1 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
Aleksandr Sobolev 7 G 2 A
Maksim Glushenkov 6 G 2 A
Jhon Jhon 1 G 1 A
Gustavo Mantuan 1 G
Felipe Augusto 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Mordovia Arena!
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 11' What composure from Artem Dzyuba! The Russia international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 12' Against the run of play, Artem Dzyuba has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 17' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 22' Dmitri German has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 27' FK Tambov is showing some good football. However, FK Tambov are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 32' FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 32.
  • 37' It looks like no one’s ball. FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 42' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 45' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Magomed Ozdoev.
  • 45' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Kirill Klimov makes no mistake. 1-2!
  • 46' Kirill Klimov doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 46' FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg ring the changes. Aleksandr Erokhin has done his job and it is now time for Kirill Kravtsov to step up.
  • 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg that had 398 games and scored 539 goals.
  • 55' Artem Dzyuba does the damage! The net is bulging and FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg surge ahead!
  • 59' The FK Tambov bench stirs into life. Ilya Martynov is withdrawn and Zurab Gigashvili gets his opportunity.
  • 60' It is a substitution in FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg team. Yurii Zhirkov is replaced by Daniil Shamkin on 60 minute.
  • 64' FK Tambov manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Anton Terekhov is hanging Kirill Klimov on the field on 64 minute.
  • 69' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sergey Pervushin might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 72' Against the run of play, Artem Dzyuba has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 73' Goal! Artem Dzyuba scores his 114 goal in 105 matches.
  • 74' Artem Dzyuba makes no mistake. The score reads 2-6 and FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg are in front.
  • 78' Sergey Chibisov gets the nod from FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg. He replaces Daler Kuzyaev and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 81' It is a substitution in FK Tambov team. Denis Kaykov is replaced by Moris Nusuev on 81 minute.
  • 82' A change in the FK Tambov ranks — Artem Arhipov exits the field as Said-Ali Akhmaev enters on 82.
  • 87' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for FK Tambov.

Lineups

FK Tambov Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sergey Pervushin

FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sergey Semak

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Artem Dzyuba 8
Sardar Azmoun 2
Aleksandr Erokhin 2
Olabiran Muyiwa 1
Emiliano Rigoni 1
Valeriu Ciuperca 1
Douglas Santos 1
Malcom 1

Head to Head

2021-05-16 FK Tambov 1–5 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 2020-08-22 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 4–1 FK Tambov 2020-07-01 FK Tambov 1–2 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 2019-07-14 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 2–1 FK Tambov

FK Tambov Form

2021-05-16 FK Tambov 1–5 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg L 2021-05-07 RFK Akhmat Grozny 3–1 FK Tambov L 2021-05-02 FK Rostov 2–0 FK Tambov L 2021-04-24 FK Tambov 2–5 FK Lokomotiv Moskva L 2021-04-18 PFK Arsenal Tula 4–0 FK Tambov L 2021-04-10 FK Khimki 1–0 FK Tambov L

FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Form

2021-05-16 FK Tambov 1–5 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg W 2021-05-08 FK Ufa 0–0 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg D 2021-05-02 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 6–1 FK Lokomotiv Moskva W 2021-04-24 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 6–0 SK Rotor Volgograd W 2021-04-17 FK Krasnodar 2–2 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg D 2021-04-11 PFK Sochi 1–2 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.21 FK Tambov xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.37 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FK Tambov19% Draw21% FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg60%
Actual: FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.58
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 47%
53%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

FK Tambov or Draw
41%
Draw or FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
81%
FK Tambov or FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FK Tambov16% Draw38% FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg46%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–5 not predicted
1 – 5
Actual
1 – 2
9.2%
1 – 1
8.8%
0 – 2
7.8%
1 – 3
7.2%
0 – 1
6.2%
0 – 3
6%
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 1
4.7%
2 – 3
4.4%
1 – 4
4.3%
0 – 0
4.1%
0 – 4
3.6%

Asian Handicap — FK Tambov

Handicap FK Tambov covers Push FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 93%
-1.5 7% — 93%
-1 7% 11% 82%
-0.5 18% — 82%
+0.5 38% — 62%
+1 38% 21% 41%
+1.5 59% — 41%
+2 59% 18% 22%
+2.5 78% — 22%

Clean Sheet

FK Tambov keeps clean sheet
10% ✓
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.