FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg vs FK Krasnodar, RFPL 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg vs FK Krasnodar — RFPL at Gazprom Arena.
- FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 30 games · 68 pts (2025/26)
- FK Krasnodar 30 games · 66 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Vladimir Moskalev
- Referee Adlan Khatuev
- Referee Vitaly Meshkov
- Referee Aleksey Vorontsov
- Referee Artur Fedorov
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov | FK Krasnodar | H | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Nov | SS Lazio | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Nov | FK Khimki | A | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Oct | Borussia Dortmund | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | FK Rubin Kazan | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | Club Brugge KV | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 1–3 | L |
| 04 Nov | Sevilla FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 31 Oct | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Oct | Chelsea FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 24 Oct | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Oct | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | A | 1–1 | D |
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' KICK OFF: FK Krasnodar gets underway.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 13' Wendel catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 13.
- 16' GOAL! Markus Berg scores on 16.
- 21' Vyacheslav Karavaev has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 17 cards already picked up this season.
- 26' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Markus Berg.
- 35' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 40' Kaio Pantaleao is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg so far.
- 45' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg and FK Krasnodar are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 50' FK Krasnodar fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 53' Time for substitution for FK Krasnodar. Yurii Gazinskii is replaced by Tonny Vilhena.
- 58' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg winning 50% of all matches.
- 61' Shapi Suleimanov makes way for Remy Cabella at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Krasnodar.
- 64' Daler Kuzyaev has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 64 minutes.
- 69' FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 74' Aleksei Sutormin has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andrei Mostovoi on 74 minute.
- 79' Magnificent from Artem Dzyuba! That is 114 goals in 105 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Evgenii Markov. He replaces Markus Berg on 81 minute.
- 84' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kaio Pantaleao on 84 minutes.
- 88' Poor challenge from Daler Kuzyaev. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 88' Fresh legs for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg! Yurii Zhirkov comes on to replace Wendel.
- 90' The crowd applauds Daler Kuzyaev as he leaves the pitch. Danil Krugovoi steps in for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for FK Krasnodar.
Lineups
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 15
- 3
-
20
Wendel ↓ Yuri Zhirkov 88'
-
14
Daler Kuzyaev ↓ Danil Krugovoi 90'
- 22
- 5
- 44
- 41
- 27
- 17
Bench
-
4
Danil Krugovoi ↑ 90'
-
18
Yuri Zhirkov ↑ 88'
- 78
-
19
Aleksei Sutormin ↑ 74'
- 36
-
2
Dmitrii Chistyakov ↑ 90'
- 87
- 71
Coach
Sergei Semak
FK Krasnodar Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
-
8
Yurii Gazinskii ↓ Tonny Vilhena 53'
- 2
-
16
Viktor Claesson ↓ Daniil Utkin 61'
-
33
Markus Berg ↓ Evgenii Markov 81'
- 31
- 18
- 4
-
93
Shapi Suleimanov ↓ Remy Cabella 61'
- 14
- 39
Bench
-
52
Tonny Vilhena ↑ 53'
-
7
Remy Cabella ↑ 61'
- 77
- 1
-
20
Evgenii Markov ↑ 81'
-
47
Daniil Utkin ↑ 61'
- 74
- 84
Coach
Murad Musaev
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Artem Dzyuba | 6 |
| Sardar Azmoun | 5 |
| Mateo Cassierra | 3 |
| Aleksey Ionov | 3 |
| Daniil Utkin | 2 |
| Daler Kuzyaev | 2 |
| Andrei Mostovoi | 2 |
| Lucas Olaza | 2 |
Head to Head
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Form
2020-11-08
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
3–1
FK Krasnodar
W
2020-11-04
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
1–1
SS Lazio
D
2020-11-01
FK Khimki
0–2
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
W
2020-10-28
Borussia Dortmund
2–0
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
L
2020-10-24
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
1–2
FK Rubin Kazan
L
2020-10-20
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
1–2
Club Brugge KV
L
FK Krasnodar Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.8
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
FK Krasnodar xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57% + Over 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg or Draw
79%
Draw or FK Krasnodar
45%
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg or FK Krasnodar
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FK Krasnodar win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
8.7%
2 – 0
8.4%
0 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 0
4.9%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
| Handicap | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg covers | Push | FK Krasnodar covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 22% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
FK Krasnodar keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

