A clear contrast in standings as an upper-tier team meets a relegation-threatened side (ranked 1st and 13th in the Premier League (Relegation)).
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Zenit won 4.
Zenit is currently on a high with consecutive positive results (last 5 matches: 4 wins).
Akhmat has shown an inconsistent pattern in recent weeks (last 5 matches: 1 win).
Zenit may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Zenit has recorded 15 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, with a goal aggregate of 44:17 (averaging 2.2:0.9 goals per game).
Specifically in home fixtures for Zenit against this opponent, the record stands at 8 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss, with 22:5 goals (averaging 2.4:0.6 per game).