9 December 2015 at 19:45
Match Summary
Gent defeated Zenit Saint Petersburg 2:1. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2015. Goals were scored by L. Depoitre 18′, A. Dzyuba 65′, D. Miličević 78′. 8 yellow cards were shown. Gent had 50% possession while Zenit Saint Petersburg held 50%. Gent had 10 shots (9 on target) compared to 9 (3 on target) for Zenit Saint Petersburg. Gent made 3 substitutions, Zenit Saint Petersburg made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Gent and Zenit Saint Petersburg — 3 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.
assist: M. Simon
Match Statistics
Gent had 50% possession against Zenit Saint Petersburg's 50%. Gent registered 10 shots (9 on target) while Zenit Saint Petersburg managed 9 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 5–4. Fouls committed: 0–0.
Lineups
Gent lined up in a — formation, while Zenit Saint Petersburg deployed a —.
Defensive Solidity
Gent deploy 3 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
Gent field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Zenit Saint Petersburg'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
Gent start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 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.
Age & Experience
The average age of Gent's starting XI is 35.0 (youngest: S. Mitrović (35), oldest: S. Mitrović (35)), while Zenit Saint Petersburg 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.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Gent have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeats. Zenit Saint Petersburg show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Gent vs Zenit Saint Petersburg Head to Head Results
Gent and Zenit Saint Petersburg have met 1 times — Gent won 0, Zenit Saint Petersburg won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2015. Zenit Saint Petersburg leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (1 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2015.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (1)
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