Zenit vs CSKA Moscow Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 Russian Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Zenit vs CSKA Moscow on and what time does it start? Zenit vs CSKA Moscow will take place on Saturday 13th August, 2022 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Zenit vs CSKA Moscow taking place? Zenit vs CSKA Moscow will take place at Saint-Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Where can I get tickets for Zenit vs CSKA Moscow? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Zenit vs CSKA Moscow on in the UK? Zenit vs CSKA Moscow will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Zenit vs CSKA Moscow in the UK? Some matches are streamed live on the official Russian Premier League Youtube channel so it is worth checking there for Zenit vs CSKA Moscow
THE PREDICTION
The Russian Premier League concluded last season in bizarre and fairly surreal circumstances. As Russia waged war on Ukraine, following the February invasion, football in Ukraine stopped but Russia continued. Russian clubs have been banned from UEFA competitions for an indefinite amount of time and that has, as unimportant as it seems in the circumstances, killed the competitiveness and meaningfulness with little to play for between top spot and the relegation zone. So, that will have another bearing on the standard and style of these matches - and that must be noted. Reigning champions Zenit Saint-Petersburg come into this on the back of a frustrating goalless draw away to Akhmat Grozny last week. They remain unbeaten so far this season with two wins and two draws but they will be slightly irritated by that slow-ish start. The hosts have conceded just one goal in their opening four matches. They now face a CSKA Moscow side that have been impressive since a change of management in the summer and they have won three and drawn one of their opening four matches. A low-scoring draw would appear the likeliest outcome for two teams expecting to challenge for the title.
