Loko and Zenit after defeats will sort things out in Cherkizov. Muscovites have not won for 3 rounds. Alexei Miranchuk’s departure and Barinov’s injury may aggravate the situation. Before a long season, Loko needs to strengthen. In the meantime, Nikolic has a slow and clumsy defense at his disposal, a midfield without Barinov and an attack without a leader.
Zenit lost to Dynamo, having received the only goal in their own net from a standard. Plus Driussi was injured. The opponent played extremely tough, so much so that the Petersburgers were unhappy. They were uncomfortable. Dynamo were able to create the necessary density in defense, and in the attack they implemented the standard and won a victory over the champion.
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In 3 previous meetings between Zenit and Loko in 1 halves, the teams did not score (in 2 matches of the last season in the RPL) or were limited to 1 goal (in the last game for the Super Cup). I think the fight will be tense and careful, especially before the break. My prediction is the 1st half total under (1) in 1.95.