7 May 2017 at 16:00
Match Summary
Akhmat Grozny defeated Zenit Saint Petersburg 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by A. Mbengue 65′. 2 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Zenit Saint Petersburg had 67% possession while Akhmat Grozny held 33%. Zenit Saint Petersburg had 14 shots (3 on target) compared to 6 (2 on target) for Akhmat Grozny. Zenit Saint Petersburg made 2 substitutions, Akhmat Grozny made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Zenit Saint Petersburg and Akhmat Grozny — 1 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Rodolfo
Match Statistics
Zenit Saint Petersburg had 67% possession against Akhmat Grozny's 33%. Zenit Saint Petersburg registered 14 shots (3 on target) while Akhmat Grozny managed 6 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 9–0. Fouls committed: 14–11.
Lineups
Zenit Saint Petersburg lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under M. Lucescu, while Akhmat Grozny deployed a 5-3-2 under R. Rakhimov.
Defensive Solidity
Zenit Saint Petersburg deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Akhmat Grozny's 5-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Zenit Saint Petersburg field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Akhmat Grozny's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Zenit Saint Petersburg start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Akhmat Grozny averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Age & Experience
The average age of Zenit Saint Petersburg's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Akhmat Grozny average 37.0 (youngest: R. Utsiev (37), oldest: R. Utsiev (37)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
Coach: M. Lucescu
Substitutes
Coach: R. Rakhimov
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Zenit Saint Petersburg have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. Akhmat Grozny show 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Zenit Saint Petersburg vs Akhmat Grozny Head to Head Results
Zenit Saint Petersburg and Akhmat Grozny have met 20 times — Zenit Saint Petersburg won 11, Akhmat Grozny won 3, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Zenit Saint Petersburg leads the head-to-head with 11 victories from 20 meetings. A combined 51 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.55 per match (36 for the home side, 15 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 11 matches (55%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 12 games (60%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–5 in 2024.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (20)
API data: 28 Mar 2026