Tuesday, Zenit receives Club Brugge on the occasion of the first day of group F of the Champions League. Both teams want to start this group stage.
Zenit St. Petersburg vs Club Bruges Free Betting Tips
Last year, Zenit confirmed their dominance on the national scene by winning another Russian league title, second in a row, with 15 points ahead of their opponent of the day. In Europe, the formation based in Saint Petersburg finished, with 7 points taken in 6 games, last in its Champions League group, behind Leipzig, Lyon and Benfica. This season, the partners of the former Bordeaux Malcom occupy the head of their championship with a record of 6 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat.
Impressive last season, Club Brugge had no trouble finishing in 1st place in their championship. Defeated only once, for 21 wins and 7 draws, the team left no chance to its opponents, evidenced by the 15 points ahead of its dolphin. On the European scene, the partners of the elegant midfielder Vanaken were transferred to the European League after finishing, with 3 points on the clock, in 3rd place in their Champions League group, behind PSG and Real Madrid but ahead of Galatasaray. They were subsequently eliminated in the round of 16 by Manchester United. This year, Club Bruges occupies 2nd place in the Jupiler League with a record of 6 wins and 2 losses. On the prowl during the first days, Philippe Clement’s men seem to have found the right fuel, as evidenced by the ongoing series of 5 successes in a row.
The staff for Zenit St. Petersburg vs Club Bruges
During the offseason, Zenit let the experienced Ivanovic (West Bromwich), Smolnikov (Krasnodar) and Shatov (Rubin Kazan) go but the team got stronger with the arrival of defenders Lovren (Liverpool) and Chistyakov (Rostov) and Brazilian midfielder Wendel (Sporting). Former Bordeaux player Malcom plays a major role in this team, as do forwards Azmoum and Dzyuba.
Club Bruges have not lost any major players this summer and have been little activity in the opposite direction. We can still report the arrival on loan of young Dutch winger Noa Lang (Ajax). A true player in this formation, midfielder Vanaken has left on a very good basis this season (already 5 goals and 3 assists in the league). In the offensive field, the Senegalese Diatta (4 goals) and the Czech Krmencik (3 goals) are well available. In the goals, we find the former goalkeeper of Liverpool Mignolet.
The probable compositions for Zenit vs Club Bruges:
Zenit: Kerzhakov – Karavev, Lovren, Rakitsky, Santos – Malcom, Barrios, Ozdoev, Erokhin – Azmoum, Dzyuba.
Club Bruges: Mignolet – Lourenco, Koussounou, Deli, Sobol – Vormer, Rits, Vanaken – Diatta, Krmencik, de Ketelaere.
Key facts about the match Zenit St. Petersburg vs Club Bruges
Coaches have the possibility of making 5 substitutions during the game.
This meeting is played with a limited number of spectators.
Betting Tips: Zenit St. Petersburg
Odds: 1.72
