FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg vs FK Spartak Moskva, RFPL 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg vs FK Spartak Moskva — RFPL at Gazprom Arena.
- FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 9 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
- FK Spartak Moskva 9 games · 19 pts (2026/27)
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Dec | FK Nizhny Novgorod | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Dec | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Nov | PFK Sochi | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Nov | FK Krasnodar | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Nov | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Dec | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Dec | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Nov | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Nov | FK Rostov | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Nov | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | FK Spartak Moskva | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #4 |
| 18 | Points | 19 |
| 9 | Played | 9 |
| 6 / 0 / 3 | W / D / L | 6 / 1 / 2 |
| 19 | Scored | 16 |
| 9 | Conceded | 7 |
| +10 | GD | +9 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 2.11 |
| 67% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg this season
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg this season
50%
Clean Sheets
FK Spartak Moskva this season
FK Spartak Moskva this season
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg are 5th (18 pts). FK Spartak Moskva are 4th (19 pts).
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
FK Spartak Moskva
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
3/–
■ 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 |
FK Spartak Moskva
| Mirlind Daku | 3 G | 1 A |
| Manfred Ugalde | 3 G | |
| Danil Prutsev | 2 G | |
| Pablo Solari | 2 G | |
| Marquinhos | 1 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Gazprom Arena that hosts another battle between FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg and FK Spartak Moskva.
- 5' Alexis Duarte has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' FK Spartak Moskva fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Spartak Moskva backline.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Denis Adamov, as he is very good at scoring at Gazprom Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 22' Alexis Duarte has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 22.
- 27' Mario Fernandes needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 32' FK Spartak Moskva are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 37' Andrei Mostovoi has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 42' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg and FK Spartak Moskva are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 47' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 52' Srdan Babic, a Serbia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 57' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 59' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Strahinja Erakovic.
- 64' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 69' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sergey Semak might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 70' It is a substitution in FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg team. Artur Guimaraes is replaced by Pedrinho Santos on 70 minute.
- 71' Another change for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg made on 71 minute. Mario Fernandes leaves to be changed by Vyacheslav Karavaev.
- 72' It is a substitution in FK Spartak Moskva team. Aleksandr Sobolev is replaced by Mikhail Ignatov on 72 minute.
- 77' That is a card for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg. Douglas Santos will be fuming at that decision.
- 80' Poor challenge from Daniil Khlusevich. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 82' FK Spartak Moskva player sees a card in front of him.
- 84' Victor Moses has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jesus Medina on 84 minute.
- 88' Controversy at the stadium! Wilmar Barrios argues furiously but the card stands.
- 89' Claudinho makes way for Ilzat Akhmetov at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg.
- 90' A change in the FK Spartak Moskva ranks — Anton Zinkovskiy exits the field as Nikita Chernov enters on 90.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Lineups
Starting XI
- –
- 30
- 3
- 8
- 6
- 5
- 16
- –
-
17
Andrei Mostovoi ↓ Ivan Sergeev 89'
-
11
Claudinho ↓ Ilzat Akhmetov 89'
- 25
Bench
-
15
Vyacheslav Karavaev ↑ 71'
- 10
- 21
-
–
Ilzat Akhmetov ↑ 89'
- 41
- 1
- 28
- 55
-
33
Ivan Sergeev ↑ 89'
- 31
- 18
-
–
Pedrinho Santos ↑ 70'
Coach
Sergey Semak
FK Spartak Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 35
- 47
- 6
- 82
-
19
Jesus Medina ↓ Victor Moses 84'
- 98
- 7
- 25
- –
- 4
- 17
Bench
-
8
Victor Moses ↑ 84'
-
23
Nikita Chernov ↑ 90'
- 57
-
22
Mikhail Ignatov ↑ 72'
- 39
- 5
- 2
- 88
- 97
- –
- 14
Coach
Guillermo Abascal
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andrei Mostovoi | 6 |
| Sardar Azmoun | 5 |
| Quincy Promes | 3 |
| Aleksandr Sobolev | 3 |
| Aleksandr Erokhin | 3 |
| Artem Dzyuba | 3 |
| Christopher Martins | 2 |
| Claudinho | 2 |
Head to Head
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Form
2024-03-02
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
0–0
FK Spartak Moskva
D
2023-12-09
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
1–0
FK Nizhny Novgorod
W
2023-12-03
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
3–1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
L
2023-11-25
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
3–0
PFK Sochi
W
2023-11-11
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
1–1
FK Krasnodar
D
2023-11-04
FK Baltika Kaliningrad
0–2
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
W
FK Spartak Moskva Form
2024-03-02
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
0–0
FK Spartak Moskva
D
2023-12-09
FK Spartak Moskva
3–0
PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara
W
2023-12-03
RFK Akhmat Grozny
2–1
FK Spartak Moskva
L
2023-11-25
FK Baltika Kaliningrad
0–2
FK Spartak Moskva
W
2023-11-12
FK Spartak Moskva
2–1
FK Rostov
W
2023-11-05
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
1–1
FK Spartak Moskva
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.33
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
FK Spartak Moskva xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg or Draw
74%
Draw or FK Spartak Moskva
54%
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg or FK Spartak Moskva
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.7%
1 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
| Handicap | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg covers | Push | FK Spartak Moskva covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 23% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
FK Spartak Moskva keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

