Group Stage – Zenit vs Chelsea Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Zenit vs Chelsea taking place? Zenit vs Chelsea will take place on Wednesday 8th December, 2021 at 17:45 (UK)
Where is Zenit vs Chelsea taking place? Zenit vs Chelsea will take place at Saint-Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg
Where can I get tickets for Zenit vs Chelsea? Ticket information for Zenit vs Chelsea can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Zenit vs Chelsea on in the UK? Zenit vs Chelsea will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Zenit vs Chelsea in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream Zenit vs Chelsea live via the BT Sport website & app
THE TEAM NEWS
ZENIT
PREDICTED XI (5-4-1): Kerzhakov; Karavaev, Lovren, Rakitskyy, Douglas Santos, Krugovoi; Malcom, Kuzyaev, Barrios, Claudinho; Azmoun
UNAVAILABLE: Chistiakov (suspended), Kritsyuk (knee)
QUESTIONABLE:
CHELSEA
PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Mendy; Christensen, Thiago Silva, Rudiger; James, Loftus-Cheek, Barkley, Saul; Mount, Lukaku, Pulisic
UNAVAILABLE: Kovacic (Injured), Kante (Injured), Chilwell (Injured), Chalobah (Injured), Jorginho (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Alonso (Injured), Havertz (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Chelsea may have dropped some points in the Premier League recently but they have had just one blip in the Champions League and a win here would ensure they finish Group H in top spot. Zenit are destined for Europa League football but they competed well with Chelsea for large portions of the reverse fixture on Matchday 1 and they are capable of frustrating the reigning European champions on home turf. You’d still expect the class of Thomas Tuchel’s side to tell but it may not come until late so backing Draw / Chelsea in the double result market is one to consider.
