Zenit vs Spartak Moscow Prediction: Both to Fight Hard

Prediction for the Russian Cup Zenit vs Spartak Moscow group stage match, which will take place on November 27. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Zenit has a frankly indifferent attitude toward the Cup. Sure, their main goal is to win the RPL, but without European Cups, this will obviously not be enough. Nevertheless, Sergey Semak's charges are still afloat in the Cup. On the eve of the final round, they are in third place in Group B with nine points. They have all chances to make the playoffs from second place. Moreover, in the last two rounds, Zenit gained victories - first, by defeating Krylia Sovetov (2:1) and then Fakel (2:0).

Spartak sailed through four rounds of the Cup of Russia in one breath, winning all four games. It was enough not to lose to Krylia Sovetov in Week 5 to secure the top spot in the standings. But the Moscow club failed, losing 1:2. That's why Spartak currently sits in first place in Group B with 12 points. In the case of a big defeat to Zenit, they could drop to third place. Abascal's team should not take it easy.

• Zenit has beaten Spartak in their last five home games.
• In their last four matches, Zenit scored more than two goals.
• In the eight away matches of Spartak, both teams scored.

The derby of the two capitals is a priori a long-awaited and fiery event. For some time, you can even forget about the World Cup. The team's fate in the Russian Cup is all the more at stake. Zenit needs a win more, but that doesn't matter - Spartak won't come to St. Petersburg to take a walk on the field. We expect the opponents to fight, and the game will be on a counter course. Both score a lot in almost every match. And we won't say that their defense is exemplary - now and then, there are mistakes.

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