TIPS - FC Zenit Saint Petersburg VS CSKA Moscow

[(FC Zenit Saint Petersburg) Strength]:
1. FC Zenit Saint Petersburg midfielder Andrey Mostovoy scored a goal and made an assist in the last league game. He has directly been involved in 3 league goals this season, performing excellently in the league.
2. FC Zenit Saint Petersburg won 2-1 over FC Akhmat Grozny in the last Russian Cup game on the road. They were unbeaten in 3 competitive games in the new season, showing fit form.
3. FC Zenit Saint Petersburg scored 6 goals in 3 competitive games of the new season, averaging 2 goals per game, which showcased full attack.
4. FC Zenit Saint Petersburg performed strongly at home, winning 8 consecutive competitive matches across the season.

[(FC Zenit Saint Petersburg) Weakness]:
1. FC Zenit Saint Petersburg's starting forward Luiz Henrique missed the previous two games due to injury and will still be unavailable for this league game.
2. FC Zenit Saint Petersburg conceded 4 goals in 3 competitive games in the new season, conceding in every game and indicating flawed defense.
3. FC Zenit Saint Petersburg received 2 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses in the last 10 competitive games between both sides, placing them at a disadvantage.

[(CSKA Moscow) Strength]:
1. CSKA Moscow forward Kirill Glebov scored a goal and made an assist in the last Russian Cup game. He is expected to perform well in this league game.
2. CSKA Moscow full-back Danil Krugovoy plays as a winger this new season. He scored a brace in the last league match, helping the team secure their first league win and has now firmly established himself as a starting forward.
3. CSKA Moscow won 2-1 over Lokomotiv Moscow in the last Russian Cup game at home. They were unbeaten with 3 wins and 1 draw in 4 competitive games of the new season, revealing hot form.
4. CSKA Moscow scored 5 goals in 4 competitive games of the new season, averaging 1.5 goals per game, demonstrating a decent offensive end.
5. CSKA Moscow conceded 2 goals in 4 competitive games of the new season, keeping two clean sheets, which indicates outstanding defense.

[(CSKA Moscow) Weakness]:
1. CSKA Moscow forward Artem Shumanskiy and midfielder Rodrigo Villagra will continue to be absent from this game due to injuries and will return in mid-August.
2. CSKA Moscow were winless with 3 draws and 1 loss in the last 4 competitive games away from home, boasting limited away strength.

[Tips]:
FC Zenit Saint Petersburg are now in fit form, remaining unbeaten in 3 competitive games.

They boast full attack and reliable home strength, but the team's defensive end is at risk.

CSKA Moscow are also in excellent form in the new season, featuring outstanding offense and defense.

However, their away performance was underwhelming.

From the two teams' H2H records, FC Zenit Saint Petersburg were at a disadvantage.

Combined with both sides' recent form, the home team find it hard to secure an easy win in this game.

Thus, CSKA Moscow should be supported.

[Recommended]:
CSKA Moscow (+0.5/1)