27 November 2017 at 16:30
Match Summary
Spartak Moscow defeated Zenit Saint Petersburg 3:1. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by A. Samedov 19′, Luiz Adriano 30′, D. Criscito 35′, M. Pašalić 90′. 9 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Spartak Moscow had 44% possession while Zenit Saint Petersburg held 56%. Spartak Moscow had 10 shots (5 on target) compared to 11 (5 on target) for Zenit Saint Petersburg. Spartak Moscow made 3 substitutions, Zenit Saint Petersburg made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Spartak Moscow and Zenit Saint Petersburg — 4 goals and 10 cards recorded during the match.
assist: D. Kombarov
assist: Zé Luís
assist: Zé Luís
Match Statistics
Spartak Moscow had 44% possession against Zenit Saint Petersburg's 56%. Spartak Moscow registered 10 shots (5 on target) while Zenit Saint Petersburg managed 11 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 2–7. Fouls committed: 19–12.
Lineups
Spartak Moscow lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under M. Carrera, while Zenit Saint Petersburg deployed a 4-4-2 under R. Mancini.
Defensive Solidity
Spartak Moscow deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Zenit Saint Petersburg'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
Spartak Moscow field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Zenit Saint Petersburg'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
Spartak Moscow start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Zenit Saint Petersburg 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.
Substitutes
Coach: M. Carrera
Substitutes
Coach: R. Mancini
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Spartak Moscow have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. Zenit Saint Petersburg show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Spartak Moscow vs Zenit Saint Petersburg Head to Head Results
Spartak Moscow and Zenit Saint Petersburg have met 21 times — Spartak Moscow won 2, Zenit Saint Petersburg won 11, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Zenit Saint Petersburg leads the head-to-head with 11 victories from 21 meetings. A combined 59 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.81 per match (18 for the home side, 41 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 13 matches (62%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 11 games (52%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Zenit Saint Petersburg are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 7–1 in 2021.
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Recent Meetings (21)
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