CSKA Moscow vs Zenit tips and predictions

CSKA Moscow earning respect in this clash

The home side has been given minimal hope but that's the value play in this clash.

The hosts are going into the match having put 10 wins on their resume from their last 14 home games. While most previews are claiming that Zenit will win the contest on their own terms, this CSKA Moscow side has to be respected.

CSKA Moscow will need to concentrate on the positives evident in some of their recent performances. The hosts have been making the most of a recent run of form at home. They have scored two or more goals in 11 of their recent 14 home matches while their defensive line also deserves some props. The records show they have conceded no more than once in 15 of their last 17 home games.

Sometimes Zenit have lacked the fundamentals to resist pressure. They have conceded two or more goals in 1 of their last 3 matches. But their problems don't seem to be limited to their defensive line. The visitors haven't really been able to rely on their forwards in their latest engagements. They've been goalless in 1 of their last 5 matches.

Zenit are the favourites and they will be eager to keep a clean sheet. The No BTTS bet seems sensible enough.

In conclusion, the hosts can be pleased with their recent displays across the park and they'll need to call on that experience if they are to have any chance of keeping the visitors honest.