On Sunday, starting at 17:00, the match Spartak – Zenit, in the 8th round of the Russian Premier League, 2019/2020 edition will be played. Zenit has not defeated Spartak since 2012, but the Russian Champion can take advantage of the low morale of the opponent, after elimination from the Europa League play-off in front of the Portuguese from Braga.
Spartak Moscow started the season in Russia with 4 wins and 2 draws in the first 7 rounds, being one of 5 teams with 14 points. All was well for the team prepared by Oleg Kononov, but “White-Reds” left the Europa League after a double defeat with Braga, in the play-off of the competition.
On the opposite side, Zenit St. Petersburg is preparing for the Champions League groups, where it will meet Benfica, Lyon and RB Leipzig. “Alb-Albastrii” will try to score in Moscow, to avoid defeat in this derby, the match ended in the last 2 performances.
PREDICTION: Zenit Petersburg to win @ 2,14
