The championship round match between Zenit and Krasnodar will take place on April 13 at Gazprom Arena. After Spartak lost to Dynamo Dagestan, St. Petersburg can climb back to second place. However, to stay in the title race, they need to take points from league leaders FC Krasnodar.
Former national team player Dmitry Sychev called it "the match of the year" and "the battle for gold." He noted Zenit must win at home, but Krasnodar can play for a draw because of their point advantage. The performance of star players like Spertsyan, Batchi, and Agkatsev for Krasnodar against Zenit's Wendel, Luciano, and possibly Sobolev will decide the outcome. Sychev predicts a tense match with few goals where Krasnodar avoids defeat.
The game starts Sunday at 17:00 Pulkovo time. A loss or draw would practically end Zenit's championship hopes. Even if Krasnodar loses, they need to keep the margin small to stay ahead of Zenit in case of a tie in the standings. Fans feel disappointed as Zenit shows mediocre results during their centennial year.
Former national team player Dmitry Sychev called it "the match of the year" and "the battle for gold." He noted Zenit must win at home, but Krasnodar can play for a draw because of their point advantage. The performance of star players like Spertsyan, Batchi, and Agkatsev for Krasnodar against Zenit's Wendel, Luciano, and possibly Sobolev will decide the outcome. Sychev predicts a tense match with few goals where Krasnodar avoids defeat.
The game starts Sunday at 17:00 Pulkovo time. A loss or draw would practically end Zenit's championship hopes. Even if Krasnodar loses, they need to keep the margin small to stay ahead of Zenit in case of a tie in the standings. Fans feel disappointed as Zenit shows mediocre results during their centennial year.
