FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg vs FK Spartak Moskva, RFPL 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg vs FK Spartak Moskva — RFPL at Gazprom Arena.
- FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 14 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- FK Spartak Moskva 14 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | 14 | 31 |
| 2 | FK Dinamo Moskva | 14 | 31 |
| 3 | FK Spartak Moskva | 14 | 29 |
| 4 | FK Krasnodar | 14 | 26 |
| 5 | PFC CSKA Moskva | 14 | 26 |
| 6 | FK Rostov | 14 | 19 |
| 7 | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | 14 | 18 |
| 8 | FK Rubin Kazan | 14 | 18 |
| 9 | FK Baltika Kaliningrad | 14 | 17 |
| 10 | FK Orenburg | 14 | 17 |
| 11 | FK Dinamo Makhachkala | 14 | 16 |
| 12 | RFK Akhmat Grozny | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | FK Akron Tolyatti | 14 | 12 |
| 14 | FK Rodina Moskva | 14 | 12 |
| 15 | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | 14 | 11 |
| 16 | FK Fakel Voronezh | 14 | 6 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Aug | FK Khimki | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Aug | FK Dinamo Moskva | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Aug | FK Rostov | H | 5–0 | W |
| 27 Jul | FK Rubin Kazan | A | 4–0 | W |
| 20 Jul | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | A | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Aug | FK Fakel Voronezh | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Aug | RFK Akhmat Grozny | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Aug | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | H | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Jul | FK Khimki | A | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Jul | FK Orenburg | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | FK Spartak Moskva | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #3 |
| 31 | Points | 29 |
| 14 | Played | 14 |
| 10 / 1 / 3 | W / D / L | 9 / 2 / 3 |
| 32 | Scored | 27 |
| 15 | Conceded | 11 |
| +17 | GD | +16 |
| 2.21 | PPG | 2.07 |
| 71% | Win % | 64% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg this season
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg this season
44%
Clean Sheets
FK Spartak Moskva this season
FK Spartak Moskva this season
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg are 1st (31 pts). FK Spartak Moskva are 3rd (29 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
0-15
2/–
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
4/1
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FK Spartak Moskva
0-15
–/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/1
76+
6/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
| Maksim Glushenkov | 10 G | 5 A |
| Aleksandr Sobolev | 10 G | 2 A |
| Jhon Jhon | 2 G | 1 A |
| Felipe Augusto | 2 G | |
| Gustavo Mantuan | 1 G |
FK Spartak Moskva
| Manfred Ugalde | 6 G | |
| Mirlind Daku | 5 G | 1 A |
| Pablo Solari | 3 G | 1 A |
| Danil Prutsev | 3 G | |
| Ezequiel Barco | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg and FK Spartak Moskva get this one started.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sergey Semak might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg is showing some good football. However, FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 12' The referee shows FK Spartak Moskva player a card on 12.
- 17' The 28-year-old Oleg Reabciuk has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 22' 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.
- 27' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 32' FK Spartak Moskva are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 34' Controversy at the stadium! Jesus Medina argues furiously but the card stands.
- 36' Poor challenge from Nail Umyarov. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 39' The whistle greets Christopher Martins as he departs to be replaced by Roman Zobnin.
- 44' Evgeniy Latyshonok has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 46' Another substitution for FK Spartak Moskva to replace Oleg Reabciuk by Daniil Khlusevich on 46 minute.
- 51' FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 56' FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg receives a card for a hard tackle on 56.
- 61' A quiet spell here at Gazprom Arena. FK Spartak Moskva seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 62' Strahinja Erakovic was booked on 62.
- 65' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Daniil Denisov.
- 70' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg and FK Spartak Moskva are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 71' Fresh legs for FK Spartak Moskva! Danil Prutsev comes on to replace Daniil Denisov.
- 76' Danil Prutsev is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg tonight.
- 78' A change in the FK Spartak Moskva ranks — Jesus Medina exits the field as Marquinhos enters on 78.
- 83' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Theo Bongonda made 205 appearances and scored 62 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 84' FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yurii Gorshkov is hanging Claudinho on the field on 84 minute.
- 89' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 90' Douglas Santos catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
- 90' Ivan Sergeev is replacing Mateo Cassierra for the FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg side.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-0.
Lineups
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
30
Mateo Cassierra ↓ Ivan Sergeev 90'
- 3
- 8
- 5
- 27
- 17
-
11
Claudinho ↓ Yurii Gorshkov 84'
- 25
-
82
Sergey Volkov ↓ Nuraly Alip 46'
- 24
- 1
Bench
- 9
- 15
-
21
Aleksandr Erokhin ↑ 46'
- 41
- 16
-
28
Nuraly Alip ↑ 46'
-
4
Yurii Gorshkov ↑ 84'
-
33
Ivan Sergeev ↑ 90'
-
31
Gustavo Mantuan ↑ 90'
- 2
- 79
- 53
Coach
Sergey Semak
FK Spartak Moskva Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 35
- 6
- 77
-
19
Jesus Medina ↓ Marquinhos 78'
- 98
- 5
-
18
Nail Umyarov ↓ Nikita Chernov 71'
- 2
- 9
- 68
-
97
Daniil Denisov ↓ Danil Prutsev 71'
Bench
-
8
Marquinhos ↑ 78'
- 12
-
47
Roman Zobnin ↑ 39'
- 14
-
23
Nikita Chernov ↑ 71'
-
82
Daniil Khlusevich ↑ 46'
- 57
- 22
-
25
Danil Prutsev ↑ 71'
- 70
- 28
- 17
Coach
Dejan Stanković
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andrei Mostovoi | 6 |
| Sardar Azmoun | 5 |
| Quincy Promes | 3 |
| Aleksandr Sobolev | 3 |
| Aleksandr Erokhin | 3 |
| Artem Dzyuba | 3 |
| Claudinho | 2 |
| Dejan Lovren | 2 |
Head to Head
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Form
2024-08-24
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
0–0
FK Spartak Moskva
D
2024-08-18
FK Khimki
1–1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
D
2024-08-10
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
1–0
FK Dinamo Moskva
W
2024-08-03
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
5–0
FK Rostov
W
2024-07-27
FK Rubin Kazan
0–4
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
W
2024-07-20
PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara
0–4
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
W
FK Spartak Moskva Form
2024-08-24
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
0–0
FK Spartak Moskva
D
2024-08-18
FK Spartak Moskva
3–0
FK Fakel Voronezh
W
2024-08-11
FK Spartak Moskva
0–0
RFK Akhmat Grozny
D
2024-08-05
FK Spartak Moskva
3–0
PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara
W
2024-07-28
FK Khimki
1–3
FK Spartak Moskva
W
2024-07-21
FK Orenburg
2–0
FK Spartak Moskva
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
FK Spartak Moskva xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg or Draw
76%
Draw or FK Spartak Moskva
52%
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg or FK Spartak Moskva
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
11.2%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
8.7%
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.3%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.2%
3 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
| Handicap | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg covers | Push | FK Spartak Moskva covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 23% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
FK Spartak Moskva keeps clean sheet
24%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

