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Zenit Saint Petersburg vs Dinamo Moscow

Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg18 April 2018 at 17:30
Referee: Mikhail Vilkov

Match Events

Zenit Saint Petersburg
Dinamo Moscow
Kick Off
Half Time
Y. ZhirkovA. Zabolotnyi
54′
57′Grigory Morozov
D. Criscito

Penalty

57′
62′
K. PanchenkoE. Markov
65′
E. LutsenkoF. Černych
D. KuzyaevE. Nabiullin
69′
73′
G. MorozovI. Temnikov
S. DriussiI. Skrobotov
88′
88′
T. Šunjić

assist: A. Tashaev

90′Ivan Temnikov
I. Skrobotov

assist: L. Paredes

90+3′
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal1
5Shots off Goal4
15Total Shots7
4Blocked Shots2
7Shots insidebox5
8Shots outsidebox2
9Fouls13
7Corner Kicks4
1Offsides2
53%Ball Possession47%
0Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves4
433Total passes382
347Passes accurate300
80%Passes %79%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Zenit Saint Petersburg is 6.55, compared to — for Dinamo Moscow. 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 Dinamo Moscow's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Zenit Saint Petersburg deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Dinamo Moscow'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 4 midfielders averaging 6.55, versus Dinamo Moscow's 4 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 Dinamo Moscow 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 Dinamo Moscow. 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 Dinamo Moscow 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 Dinamo Moscow. 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 Petersburg4-1-3-24-1-4-1Dinamo Moscow
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Lodygin60Ivanović4Criscito23Mevlja18Zhirkov21Erokhin5Paredes8Kranevi.14Kuzyaev7Poloz11Driussi1Shunin25Kozlov34Rausch44Šunjić2Morozov3Holmén27Sow5Tetteh88Tashaev48Lutsenko8Panchen.

Substitutes

Coach: R. Mancini

Substitutes

Coach: D. Khokhlov

Zenit Saint PetersburgPosition StrengthDinamo Moscow
6.55
Avg Rating
6.55Midfielder (4 v 4)
0G 1A0G 0A
Zenit Saint Petersburg4-1-3-2
1GoalkeeperY. Lodygin
60DefenderB. Ivanović
4DefenderD. Criscito
23DefenderM. Mevlja
18DefenderY. Zhirkov
21MidfielderA. Erokhin6.51A
5MidfielderL. Paredes
8MidfielderM. Kranevitter
14MidfielderD. Kuzyaev
7ForwardD. Poloz
11ForwardS. Driussi
Dinamo Moscow4-1-4-1
1GoalkeeperA. Shunin
25DefenderA. Kozlov
34DefenderK. Rausch
44DefenderT. Šunjić
2DefenderG. Morozov
3DefenderS. Holmén
27MidfielderS. Sow
5MidfielderA. Tetteh
88MidfielderA. Tashaev
8MidfielderK. Panchenko
48ForwardE. Lutsenko

Match Summary

Zenit Saint Petersburg defeated Dinamo Moscow 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by D. Criscito 57′ (pen.), T. Šunjić 88′, I. Skrobotov 90′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Zenit Saint Petersburg had 53% possession while Dinamo Moscow held 47%. Zenit Saint Petersburg had 15 shots (6 on target) compared to 7 (1 on target) for Dinamo Moscow. Zenit Saint Petersburg made 3 substitutions, Dinamo Moscow made 3.

Rivalry since 2017

Zenit Saint Petersburg vs Dinamo Moscow Head to Head Results

19 stretnutí
Zenit Saint Petersburg
11
wins
Drawn
3
Dinamo Moscow
5
wins
Total goals
47 · 2.5/match
Both scored
9/19 · 47%
Over 2.5
8/19 · 42%

Recent Form

Zenit Saint Petersburg

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Dinamo Moscow

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Match Prediction

Zenit Saint Petersburg

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Dinamo Moscow

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Zenit Saint Petersburg or draw

50%Form50%
44%Attack56%
70%Defence30%
50%Head-to-head50%
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026