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 30 games · 68 pts (2025/26)
- FK Spartak Moskva 30 games · 52 pts (2025/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | #4 |
| 68 | Points | 52 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 20 / 8 / 2 | W / D / L | 15 / 7 / 8 |
| 53 | Scored | 47 |
| 19 | Conceded | 39 |
| +34 | GD | +8 |
| 2.27 | PPG | 1.73 |
| 67% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg this season
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg this season
23%
Clean Sheets
FK Spartak Moskva this season
FK Spartak Moskva this season
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg are 1st (68 pts). FK Spartak Moskva are 4th (52 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 Spartak Moskva
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/–
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg launch into their encounter with FK Spartak Moskva.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dejan Stanković might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' Nino is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg tonight.
- 12' The referee has no hesitation. Christopher Martins is booked for FK Spartak Moskva — card on 12.
- 17' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dejan Stanković will be considering his options from the bench.
- 22' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 22 minutes.
- 27' Over 27 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 32' Brazil international Marquinhos has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 3 assists in the Array this season.
- 34' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jesus Medina on 34 minutes.
- 36' Nail Umyarov was booked on 36.
- 39' A change in the FK Spartak Moskva ranks — Christopher Martins exits the field as Roman Zobnin enters on 39.
- 44' Pedrinho Santos has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 46' FK Spartak Moskva make a change. Oleg Reabciuk trudges off to be replaced by Daniil Khlusevich on 46 minutes.
- 51' FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Spartak Moskva backline.
- 56' A meaty challenge results in booking for Strahinja Erakovic on 56.
- 61' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 62' FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg receives a card for a hard tackle on 62.
- 65' Daniil Denisov catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 65.
- 70' FK Spartak Moskva have won 409 goals from 350 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 71' The FK Spartak Moskva bench stirs into life. Daniil Denisov is withdrawn and Danil Prutsev gets his opportunity.
- 76' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 78' A change in the FK Spartak Moskva ranks — Jesus Medina exits the field as Marquinhos enters on 78.
- 83' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 84' Claudinho makes way for Yurii Gorshkov at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg.
- 89' FK Spartak Moskva come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 90' It’s gonna be a card for Douglas Santos.
- 90' Ivan Sergeev has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mateo Cassierra on 90 minute.
- It finishes all square. FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg and FK Spartak Moskva share the spoils 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
1.75
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.67
FK Spartak Moskva xG
I would bet for:
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg to win 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg or Draw
84%
Draw or FK Spartak Moskva
40%
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg or FK Spartak Moskva
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.9%
2 – 0
13.3%
1 – 1
11.1%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.8%
3 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
5.2%
0 – 1
5%
4 – 0
3.3%
1 – 2
3.3%
2 – 2
3%
4 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
| Handicap | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg covers | Push | FK Spartak Moskva covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 26% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 9% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg keeps clean sheet
52%
✓
FK Spartak Moskva keeps clean sheet
18%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

