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Zenit Saint Petersburg vs Ural

Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg2 December 2017 at 11:00
Referee: Sergei Karasev

Match Events

Zenit Saint Petersburg
Ural
Kick Off
5′
E. BicfalviV. Ilyin
6′
E. Mammana

Own Goal

I. Portnyagin

Own Goal

31′
Domenico Criscito45′
Half Time
Aleksandr Erokhin53′
61′
P. BoumalA. Fidler
S. DriussiD. Poloz
66′
68′Yuri Bavin
69′Roman Emelyanov
75′Vladimir Iljin
Aleksandr Kokorin76′
A. Kokorin

assist: D. Poloz

76′
80′Mikhail Merkulov
81′
N. DimitrovE. Manucharyan
E. RigoniM. Mevlja
89′
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal0
9Shots off Goal3
21Total Shots9
6Blocked Shots6
15Shots insidebox5
7Shots outsidebox5
13Fouls10
8Corner Kicks3
1Offsides0
54%Ball Possession46%
3Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves4
479Total passes412
392Passes accurate328
82%Passes %80%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Zenit Saint Petersburg is 6.55, compared to — for Ural. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Zenit Saint Petersburg's highest-rated starter is A. Erokhin (6.55), while Ural's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Zenit Saint Petersburg deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Ural's 3-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 4 midfielders averaging 6.55, versus Ural's 6 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 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Ural 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 60% for Zenit Saint Petersburg and —% for Ural. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Age & Experience

The average age of Zenit Saint Petersburg's starting XI is 36.0 (youngest: A. Erokhin (36), oldest: A. Erokhin (36)), while Ural average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Zenit Saint Petersburg's starters average 12 league appearances each, versus 0 for Ural. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Zenit Saint Petersburg4-4-24-2-3-1Ural
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Lodygin60Ivanović4Criscito30Mammana18Zhirkov21Erokhin5Paredes14Kuzyaev10Rigoni9Kokorin11Driussi31Godzyur15Kulakov27Merkulov28Chernov6Bicfalvi17Dimitrov92Emelyan.13Boumal94Evseev14Bavin88Portnya.

Substitutes

Coach: R. Mancini

Substitutes

Coach: A. Tarkhanov

Zenit Saint PetersburgPosition StrengthUral
6.55
Avg Rating
6.55Midfielder (4 v 6)
0G 1A0G 0A
Zenit Saint Petersburg4-4-2
1GoalkeeperY. Lodygin
60DefenderB. Ivanović
4DefenderD. Criscito
30DefenderE. Mammana
18DefenderY. Zhirkov
21MidfielderA. Erokhin6.51A
5MidfielderL. Paredes
14MidfielderD. Kuzyaev
10MidfielderE. Rigoni
9ForwardA. Kokorin
11ForwardS. Driussi
Ural4-2-3-1
31GoalkeeperY. Godzyur
15DefenderD. Kulakov
27DefenderM. Merkulov
28DefenderN. Chernov
6MidfielderE. Bicfalvi
17MidfielderN. Dimitrov
92MidfielderR. Emelyanov
13MidfielderP. Boumal
94MidfielderA. Evseev
14MidfielderY. Bavin
88ForwardI. Portnyagin

Match Summary

Zenit Saint Petersburg defeated Ural 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by E. Mammana 6′ (o.g.), I. Portnyagin 31′ (o.g.), A. Kokorin 76′. 7 yellow cards were shown. Zenit Saint Petersburg had 54% possession while Ural held 46%. Zenit Saint Petersburg had 21 shots (6 on target) compared to 9 (0 on target) for Ural. Zenit Saint Petersburg made 2 substitutions, Ural made 3.

Rivalry since 2016

Zenit Saint Petersburg vs Ural Head to Head Results

19 stretnutí
Zenit Saint Petersburg
14
wins
Drawn
5
Ural
0
wins
Total goals
60 · 3.2/match
Both scored
11/19 · 58%
Over 2.5
9/19 · 47%

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Match Prediction

Zenit Saint Petersburg

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Ural

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Zenit Saint Petersburg or draw

50%Form50%
55%Attack45%
50%Defence50%
88%Head-to-head13%
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026