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On August 29, 2026, Fakel Voronezh will host Zenit St Petersburg in what promises to be a captivating fixture in the Russian Premier League. Fakel is currently struggling, having not secured a victory in their last five matches. Their recent form reflects significant challenges, particularly in converting opportunities and maintaining defensive stability.
In stark contrast, Zenit St Petersburg enters this match on a positive note, having clinched three wins in their last five matches. The team’s attacking prowess and tactical cohesion have been evident, allowing them to dominate possession and exploit opponents’ weaknesses effectively. With an away win probability of 72.7%, Zenit is favored heavily by bookmakers, with odds sitting at 1.31.
Fakel will need to adopt a resilient and dynamic strategy to counter Zenit’s high-pressure game. They will likely aim to shore up their defense while seeking opportunities on the counter-attack. Given Zenit’s current form and tactical strengths, they appear poised to capitalize on Fakel’s vulnerabilities.
While the odds suggest a strong likelihood of an away victory, the unpredictable nature of football means that surprises can and do occur. Fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter that could shift in favor of either team.
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| Fakel 10.9% |
Draw 19.4% |
Zenit 69.7% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8.4 | 4.7 | 1.31 |
Latest Results
| 18.08.26 FC Akhmat Grozny – Fakel Voronezh – 2:1 15.08.26 CSKA Moscow – Fakel Voronezh – 1:0 10.08.26 Fakel Voronezh – FC Akhmat Grozny – 0:0 05.08.26 Fakel Voronezh – FC Dynamo Moscow – 0:1 02.08.26 FC Krasnodar – Fakel Voronezh – 3:2 |
19.08.26 Krylya Sovetov Samara – Zenit St Petersburg – 0:0 16.08.26 Zenit St Petersburg – FC Dynamo Moscow – 3:0 09.08.26 Zenit St Petersburg – Rodina Moscow – 1:2 05.08.26 Zenit St Petersburg – Baltika Kaliningrad – 1:0 02.08.26 FC Orenburg – Zenit St Petersburg – 0:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 08.03.25 Fakel Voronezh – Zenit St Petersburg – 0:2 22.10.24 Fakel Voronezh – Zenit St Petersburg – 0:1 21.09.24 Zenit St Petersburg – Fakel Voronezh – 3:1 30.07.24 Zenit St Petersburg – Fakel Voronezh – 3:0 06.05.24 Fakel Voronezh – Zenit St Petersburg – 1:1 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Krasnodar | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9:4 | 5 | 12 |
| 2 | Zenit | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12:2 | 10 | 9 |
| 3 | Spartak Moscow | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:4 | 4 | 9 |
| 4 | Dynamo Makhachkala | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9:6 | 3 | 9 |
| 5 | CSKA Moscow | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | 2 | 8 |
| 6 | Baltika | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:5 | 1 | 6 |
| 7 | Orenburg | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:6 | -2 | 5 |
| 8 | Rubin Kazan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | -1 | 5 |
| 9 | FK Rostov | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:5 | 1 | 5 |
| 10 | Dynamo Moscow | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | -2 | 4 |
| 11 | Rodina Moscow | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:11 | -4 | 4 |
| 12 | Lokomotiv Moscow | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 3 |
| 13 | Akhmat Grozny | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2:4 | -2 | 2 |
| 14 | Krylya Sovetov | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2:7 | -5 | 2 |
| 15 | Akron Togliatti | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4:10 | -6 | 2 |
| 16 | Fakel Voronezh | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:6 | -3 | 1 |
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