FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg vs PFC CSKA Moskva, RFPL 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg vs PFC CSKA Moskva — RFPL at Gazprom Arena.
- FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg 14 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- PFC CSKA Moskva 14 games · 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | PFC CSKA Moskva | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Aug | RFK Akhmat Grozny | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Jul | FK Lokomotiv Moskva | H | 5–0 | W |
| 22 Jul | PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara | H | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Jul | FK Khimki | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 May | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Aug | FK Fakel Voronezh | H | 4–1 | W |
| 31 Jul | FK Nizhny Novgorod | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Jul | PFK Sochi | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Jul | FK Ural | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 May | FK Rostov | H | 4–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | PFC CSKA Moskva | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #5 |
| 31 | Points | 26 |
| 14 | Played | 14 |
| 10 / 1 / 3 | W / D / L | 7 / 5 / 2 |
| 32 | Scored | 23 |
| 15 | Conceded | 16 |
| +17 | GD | +7 |
| 2.21 | PPG | 1.86 |
| 71% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
41%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg this season
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg this season
33%
Clean Sheets
PFC CSKA Moskva this season
PFC CSKA Moskva this season
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg are 1st (31 pts). PFC CSKA Moskva are 5th (26 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
PFC CSKA Moskva
0-15
4/–
16-30
2/3
31-45
4/2
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/2
76+
5/4
■ 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 |
PFC CSKA Moskva
| Ivan Oblyakov | 7 G | 1 A |
| Luciano Gondou | 3 G | 1 A |
| Kirill Glebov | 3 G | 1 A |
| Eduardo Anderson | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg and PFC CSKA Moskva is underway.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg and PFC CSKA Moskva are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' PFC CSKA Moskva looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Ivan Oblyakov scoring 2 goals.
- 20' Rodrigao has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 2 cards already picked up this season.
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg that had 403 games and scored 553 goals.
- 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 38' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Konstantin Kuchaev on 38 minutes.
- 43' Konstantin Kuchaev is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg so far.
- 46' Victor Mendez makes way for Jorge Carrascal at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from PFC CSKA Moskva.
- 47' Malcom doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 52' Vladislav Yakovlev, a , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 54' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Igor Akinfeev.
- 55' A moment of madness from Maksim Mukhin on 55 minutes earns him a Yellow card. PFC CSKA Moskva will be frustrated.
- 60' PFC CSKA Moskva are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 62' Wilmar Barrios has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 62.
- 63' Against the run of play, Fedor Chalov has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 66' The FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg bench stirs into life. Ivan Sergeev is withdrawn and Mateo Cassierra gets his opportunity.
- 70' A tactical swap from PFC CSKA Moskva — Nikita Ermakov on, Maksim Mukhin off on 70 minutes.
- 71' Sasa Zdjelar has so much to prove this time. He replaces Konstantin Kuchaev on 71 minute.
- 76' Another substitution for FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg to replace Andrei Mostovoi by Gustavo Mantuan on 76 minute.
- 81' Vladislav Yakovlev gets the nod from PFC CSKA Moskva. He replaces Fedor Chalov and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' The whistle greets Fedor Chalov as he departs to be replaced by Vladislav Yakovlev.
- 84' That is a Yellow card for PFC CSKA Moskva. Sasa Zdjelar will be fuming at that decision.
- 85' Against the run of play, Gustavo Mantuan has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 90' Aleksandr Erokhin is replacing Wendel for the FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg side.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Gustavo Mantuan on 90 minutes.
- FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 3
- 10
-
8
Wendel ↓ Aleksandr Erokhin 90'
- 5
- 7
- 41
-
19
Aleksei Sutormin ↓ Arsen Adamov 66'
- 17
- 55
-
33
Ivan Sergeev ↓ Mateo Cassierra 66'
Bench
- 1
- 15
-
30
Mateo Cassierra ↑ 66'
-
21
Aleksandr Erokhin ↑ 90'
-
4
Danil Krugovoi ↑ 66'
- 28
-
23
Arsen Adamov ↑ 66'
-
31
Gustavo Mantuan ↑ 76'
- 2
- 98
- 95
Coach
Sergey Semak
PFC CSKA Moskva Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 22
- 35
- 9
- 20
- 14
- 78
- 28
- 19
-
6
Maksim Mukhin ↓ Nikita Ermakov 70'
-
88
Victor Mendez ↓ Jorge Carrascal 46'
Bench
- 91
- 10
- 21
-
5
Sasa Zdjelar ↑ 70'
-
8
Jorge Carrascal ↑ 46'
- 49
-
46
Vladislav Yakovlev ↑ 81'
- 45
- 48
- 90
-
72
Nikita Ermakov ↑ 70'
Coach
Vladimir Fedotov
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Fedor Chalov | 4 |
| Ivan Oblyakov | 4 |
| Malcom | 3 |
| Sardar Azmoun | 3 |
| Sebastian Driussi | 3 |
| Nikola Vlasic | 3 |
| Wendel | 2 |
| Aleksandr Sobolev | 2 |
Head to Head
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg Form
2022-08-13
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
2–1
PFC CSKA Moskva
W
2022-08-06
RFK Akhmat Grozny
0–0
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
D
2022-07-30
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
5–0
FK Lokomotiv Moskva
W
2022-07-22
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
3–0
PFK Krylya Sovetov Samara
W
2022-07-15
FK Khimki
1–1
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
D
2022-05-21
FK Nizhny Novgorod
1–0
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
L
PFC CSKA Moskva Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.34
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
PFC CSKA Moskva xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg to win 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.42
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg or Draw
84%
Draw or PFC CSKA Moskva
37%
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg or PFC CSKA Moskva
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
9%
1 – 0
7.3%
3 – 1
7.2%
3 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 0
4.7%
1 – 2
4.3%
4 – 1
4.3%
4 – 0
4%
3 – 2
3.9%
Asian Handicap — FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg
| Handicap | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg covers | Push | PFC CSKA Moskva covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 19% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 22% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
PFC CSKA Moskva keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.