ZEN vs CSK Dream11 Team Prediction Tips for Zenit vs CSKA Moscow Russian Premier League Live Score August 26

ZEN vs CSK Dream11: Zenit St. Pietersburg will be back in action as they take on CSKA Moscow at the Krestovsky Stadium up next. In terms of the standings, Zenit are in at the 2nd spot with 11 points on board. They’ve won three and drawn two games so far, and are a point adrift to table toppers Dynamo Moscow. Zenit’s last two fixtures have been 1-1 draws to Lokomotiv Moscow and FC Ufa respectively, as they look to get back to winning ways. CSKA Moscow, on the other hand, are in at the 6th spot with nine points under their belts. Although, they have lost two games so far, their previous two fixtures have been wins over FC Rostov and Akhmat Grozny.  That being said, we can expect the upcoming fixture to be a closely contested affair.

Date: August 26, Thursday
Kick-Off: 11:15 PM (IST)
Venue: Krestovsky Stadium

Russian Premier League Table

Zenit are currently in at the second spot with 11 points, while, CSKA Moscow are in at 6th with  nine points.

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Zenit: DDWWW

CSKA Moscow: WWLLW

Head to Head

From the last six meetings between the two sides, it’s Zenit that has the upper hand with five wins. One game has ended on level terms as well.

Zenit News

Injury Report and Unavailability: 

• Magomed Ozdoev is ruled out due to an injury.

Expected Changes and Strategy: 

• Kerzhakov should be starting in at goal.
• Kravaev, Lovrn, Rakitskiy and Santos can line up in defence.
• Malcolm, Barrios, Kzuyaev and Claudinho are expected to feature in midfield.
• Dzyuba and Azmoun are in contention to lead the attack up top.

Zenit Starting XI (Likely)

Kezhakov
Karavev
Lovren
Rakitskiy
Santos
Malcolm
Barrios
Kuzyaev
Claudinho
Dzyuba
Azmoun

CSKA Moscow News

Injury Report and Unavailability: 

• Hordur Magnusson misses out due to injury.

Expected Changes and Strategy: 

• Akinfeev should be starting in at goal.
• Nababkin, Bijol, Dijeev and Oblyakov could line up in defence.
• Akhmetov and Mukhin are likely to feature in central midfield.
• Vlasic, Dzagoev and Ejuke can provide the service to Chalov up top.

CSKA Moscow Starting XI (Likely)

Akinfeev
Nababkin
Bijol
Diveev
Oblyakov
Akhmetov
Mukhin
Vlasic
Dzagoev
Ejuke
Chalov

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Fantasy Football Tips

Captain Options

Sardar Azmoun can be a threat on the attack from Zenit’s end. Azmoun has four goals and a pass accuracy of 74% from five appearances this season.

Chidera Ejuke has impressed in the final third region for CSKA Moscow. Ejuke has two goals, an assist and a pass accuracy of 79% from five appearances this season.

Differential Pick

Alekandr Erokhin can pack a punch for Zenit as well. Azmoun has four goals and a pass accuracy of 74% from five appearances this season.

ZEN vs CSK Dream 11 Teams

GK: M Kerzhakov
DEF: I Diveev, J Bijol, V Karavaev, D Lovren
MID: I Akhmetov, D Kuzayev, A Erokhin
FOR: A Gaich, S Azmoun, A Dzyuba

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Likely Winner: 

• FC Zenit have drawn two straight games and will be eager to bag maximum points here.
• CSKA Moscow are on the back of two straight wins and will be taking plenty of confidence ahead.

Odds to Win:

The odds in favor of Zenit to get the win here 1.65

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