The match of 18th round between CSKA Moscow и Zenit Saint Petersburg took place at Arena Khimki on 4 March 2017, Saturday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (20 August 2016) and ended with the draw with a score 1-1.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 3 points. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
CSKA Moscow is in the TOP-4 with 32 points. This is the 17th of 30 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 3 points (CSKA Moscow can score 39 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 8 points (39 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 4 points lower and has the opportunity to score 36 points additionally. The goal difference is 21:11. CSKA Moscow has the best defensive record in the league.
Zenit Saint Petersburg is in the TOP-4 with 35 points. This is the 17th of 30 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 5 points (Zenit Saint Petersburg can score 39 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 5 points (39 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 3 points lower and has the opportunity to score 39 points additionally. The goal difference is 33:13. In additional, Zenit Saint Petersburg has the best offensive record in the league.
CSKA Moscow Stats
CSKA Moscow has not lost in any of the last 5 matches, with 4 wins and 1 draw.
The team scored 22 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 6 wins, 4 draws and zero losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 18-3. The average number of goals is 1.8. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.
Sidelined players: EREMENKO ROMAN (Susp
Zenit Saint Petersburg Stats
The team scored 10 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 2 wins, 4 draws и 4 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 7-10. The average number of goals is 0.7. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.6.
Sidelined players: SMOLNIKOV IGOR