Sochi vs Zenit tips and predictions

Sochi to be left wanting

There are 29 points separating the two sides as tenth place Sochi get set to host first place Zenit.

It might not be easy but Zenit are picked to get the job done here.

The hosts are looking to put some of their lacklustre accomplishments out of their memory. They have plenty to consider in the recent achievements of their rivals. A look at some of the visitors' results provides some clues for what to expect.

Zenit have won 7 of their last 10 away matches. They have been solid at the back when on the road. Conceding an average of 0.5 goals across their latest 11 away campaigns has been impactful. If the away side is on form they could be celebrating come full time. The majority of their good results have been summarised by their attitude in the final third. They've scored two or more goals in 12 of their last 16 games and should they produce their impressive best they can be a real head-ache here.

To be honest they may end up in deadlock. The sportsbooks believe that both sides can get in on the act as they could be well matched. Whatever happens, with the odds-against price on BTTS No that seems the better option. As far as the total goals line goes, it's no more than three goals standing out in this one after considering the prices available.

The head-to-head shows that Zenit have won 5 of the last 7 games between the two teams.

The hosts are coming off a depressing 4-0 defeat last Monday against Nizhny Novgorod.