FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg vs FK Krasnodar, RFPL 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg vs FK Krasnodar — RFPL at Gazprom Arena.
- FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 30 games · 68 pts (2026/27)
- FK Krasnodar 30 games · 66 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May | FK Krasnodar | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 May | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Apr | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | A | 5–1 | W |
| 22 Apr | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Apr | FK Rostov | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Apr | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 May | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Apr | FK Ural | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | FK Spartak Moskva | A | 3–4 | L |
| 15 Apr | PFK Sochi | A | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Apr | FK Nizhny Novgorod | H | 3–1 | 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
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg are 1st (68 pts). FK Krasnodar are 2nd (66 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg and FK Krasnodar has kicked off!
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Kevin Pina has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 144 appearances.
- 15' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Malcom makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 20' Aleksandr Koksharov is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg tonight.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 29' FK Krasnodar player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 34' Joao Batxi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 39' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 44' Russia international Andrei Mostovoi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 49' 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.
- 51' What a strike from Mihajlo Banjac! The score is 1-1.
- 56' 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 Kaio Pantaleao suffering a number of foals already.
- 58' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Aleksey Ionov makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 61' The crowd applauds Ivan Sergeev as he leaves the pitch. Mateo Cassierra steps in for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg.
- 62' Another substitution for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg to replace Wendel by Daler Kuzyaev on 62 minute.
- 65' A tactical swap from FK Krasnodar — David Nduka on, Junior Alonso off on 65 minutes.
- 67' Joao Batxi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ilzat Akhmetov at the 67 minute mark.
- 72' FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FK Krasnodar's shape.
- 74' Gustavo Mantuan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Andrei Mostovoi at the 74 minute mark.
- 79' Claudinho has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 79.
- 81' The FK Krasnodar bench stirs into life. Mihajlo Banjac is withdrawn and Vyacheslav Litvinov gets his opportunity.
- 82' The crowd applauds David Cobnan as he leaves the pitch. Aleksandr Koksharov steps in for FK Krasnodar.
- 84' It’s a booking for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg player. Daler Kuzyaev gets a Yellow card.
- 84' A change in the FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg ranks — Vyacheslav Karavaev exits the field as Aleksandr Erokhin enters on 84.
- 89' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 3
- 10
-
8
Wendel ↓ Daler Kuzyaev 62'
- 5
- 41
- 28
- 17
-
33
Ivan Sergeev ↓ Mateo Cassierra 61'
- 2
- 11
Bench
-
30
Mateo Cassierra ↑ 61'
-
21
Aleksandr Erokhin ↑ 84'
-
14
Daler Kuzyaev ↑ 62'
-
4
Danil Krugovoi ↑ 74'
- 1
- 19
- 55
- 23
- 71
-
31
Gustavo Mantuan ↑ 74'
- 94
Coach
Sergey Semak
FK Krasnodar Lineups
Starting XI
-
4
Junior Alonso ↓ David Nduka 65'
- 11
- 31
-
7
Ilzat Akhmetov ↓ Joao Batxi 67'
- 98
- 39
- 14
- 16
- 82
- 40
- 90
Bench
- 1
-
84
Vyacheslav Litvinov ↑ 81'
- 48
- 70
- 38
- 41
-
19
Joao Batxi ↑ 67'
-
61
David Nduka ↑ 65'
-
96
Aleksandr Koksharov ↑ 82'
- 97
Coach
Vladimir Ivic
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 |
Head to Head
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Form
2023-05-13
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
2–2
FK Krasnodar
D
2023-05-07
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
3–2
FK Spartak Moskva
W
2023-04-29
PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara
1–5
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
W
2023-04-22
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
3–1
FK Dinamo Moskva
W
2023-04-16
FK Rostov
0–0
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
D
2023-04-09
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–2
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
W
FK Krasnodar Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.8
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
FK Krasnodar xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.21
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 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg or Draw
73%
Draw or FK Krasnodar
51%
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg or FK Krasnodar
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
6.9%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
5.6%
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
3.8%
Asian Handicap — FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
| Handicap | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg covers | Push | FK Krasnodar covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 20% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
FK Krasnodar keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

