FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg vs FK Krasnodar, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg vs FK Krasnodar — RFPL .
- FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 30 games · 68 pts (2025/26)
- FK Krasnodar 30 games · 66 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Vladislav Bezborodov
- Referee Tikhon Kalugin
- Referee Aleksey Eskov
- Referee Dmitry Safyan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | FK Krasnodar | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Oct | SK Slavia Praha | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Sep | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Sep | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 5–3 | W |
| 20 Sep | FC København | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Sep | FK Orenburg | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Oct | Sevilla FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Sep | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Sep | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | A | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Sep | Akhisar Belediye GSK | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Sep | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | A | 4–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | FK Krasnodar | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #2 |
| 68 | Points | 66 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 20 / 8 / 2 | W / D / L | 20 / 6 / 4 |
| 53 | Scored | 60 |
| 19 | Conceded | 23 |
| +34 | GD | +37 |
| 2.27 | PPG | 2.20 |
| 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
50%
Clean Sheets
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg this season
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg this season
43%
Clean Sheets
FK Krasnodar this season
FK Krasnodar this season
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg are 1st (68 pts). FK Krasnodar are 2nd (66 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
0-15
3/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
5/–
61-75
–/2
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FK Krasnodar
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
4/1
76+
4/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg to score. At the same time, FK Krasnodar does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' The 35-year-old Sergei Petrov has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 14' Alyaksandr Martynovich has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 14.
- 17' The referee has no hesitation. Daler Kuzyaev is booked for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg — Yellow card on 17.
- 22' FK Krasnodar have won 423 goals from 266 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 27' Aleksandr Erokhin needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 32' FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 37' Andrei Lunev has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 39' The referee shows FK Krasnodar player a Yellow card on 39.
- 44' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 46' Another change for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg made on 46 minute. Aleksandr Erokhin leaves to be changed by Aleksandr Kokorin.
- 48' It’s a booking for FK Krasnodar player. Yury Gazinskiy gets a Yellow card.
- 50' Assisted by Sebastian Driussi with the perfectly-timed delivery and Artem Dzyuba makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 55' With 0 assists to his name this season, Mauricio Pereyra is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg.
- 60' A quiet spell here at . FK Krasnodar seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 65' Magnificent from Robert Mak! That is 36 goals in 394 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 70' It is a substitution in FK Krasnodar team. Mauricio Pereyra is replaced by Christian Cueva on 70 minute.
- 72' Cristian Ramirez is replacing Wanderson for the FK Krasnodar side.
- 77' Time for substitution for FK Krasnodar. Charles Kabore is replaced by Tornike Okriashvili.
- 78' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Luis Neto.
- 80' Poor challenge from Branislav Ivanovic. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 81' The deadlock is broken! Pavel Mamaev gets on the scoresheet on 81 minutes.
- 83' Leandro Paredes has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 83.
- 85' The referee calls foul for Sergey Petrov. He receives a Red card.
- 89' FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg ring the changes. Artem Dzyuba has done his job and it is now time for Emanuel Mammana to step up.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Viktor Claesson is booked for FK Krasnodar — Yellow card on 90.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Anton Zabolotnyi. He replaces Robert Mak on 90 minute.
- 2-1 the final result. FK Krasnodar will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 99
- 19
- 21
- 14
-
22
Artem Dzyuba ↓ Emanuel Mammana 89'
- 13
- 5
- 6
-
20
Robert Mak ↓ Anton Zabolotnyi 90'
- 28
- 11
Bench
-
29
Anton Zabolotnyi ↑ 90'
- 15
- 33
- 41
- 2
- 17
- 1
-
30
Emanuel Mammana ↑ 89'
- 8
- 23
- 27
-
9
Aleksandr Kokorin ↑ 46'
Coach
Sergei Semak
FK Krasnodar Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 89
- 16
- 5
- 1
- 4
- 33
- 98
- 17
- 77
-
7
Wanderson ↓ Cristian Ramirez 72'
Bench
- 3
-
20
Christian Cueva ↑ 70'
- 15
- 88
-
6
Cristian Ramirez ↑ 72'
- 49
-
70
Tornike Okriashvili ↑ 77'
- 93
- 31
Coach
Oleg Fomenko
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Artem Dzyuba | 6 |
| Sardar Azmoun | 5 |
| Mateo Cassierra | 3 |
| Aleksey Ionov | 3 |
| Daler Kuzyaev | 2 |
| Andrei Mostovoi | 2 |
| Lucas Olaza | 2 |
| Jhon Cordoba | 2 |
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Form
2018-10-07
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
2–1
FK Krasnodar
W
2018-10-04
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
1–0
SK Slavia Praha
W
2018-09-30
FK Dinamo Makhachkala
2–1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
L
2018-09-23
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
5–3
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2018-09-20
FC København
1–1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
D
2018-09-16
FK Orenburg
1–2
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
W
FK Krasnodar Form
2018-10-07
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
2–1
FK Krasnodar
L
2018-10-04
FK Krasnodar
2–1
Sevilla FC
W
2018-09-30
FK Krasnodar
3–0
FK Dinamo Moskva
W
2018-09-24
PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara
0–3
FK Krasnodar
W
2018-09-20
Akhisar Belediye GSK
0–1
FK Krasnodar
W
2018-09-16
FK Dinamo Makhachkala
0–4
FK Krasnodar
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.52
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
FK Krasnodar xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg or Draw
73%
Draw or FK Krasnodar
54%
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg or FK Krasnodar
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.6%
2 – 0
7.5%
0 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
| Handicap | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg covers | Push | FK Krasnodar covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 21% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
FK Krasnodar keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.