Zenit Petersburg take on the visitors Celtic at “Krestovsky Stadium” in the second-leg game of the 1/16 final stage of the UEFA Europa League. The match will be played in Saint Petersburg on Thursday, February 22nd.
Zenit Petersburg have miserable chances to win the gold medals of the Russian Premier League in this season, however, the club has a great roster which allows it to fight for a Eurocups trophy. “Zenitchiki” have easily occupied the first position in Group L of the UEFA Europa League with 16 points earned, having left Real Sociedad, Rosenborg and Vardar behind. “Sine-Belo-Golubye” showed remarkably strong football in attack, having scored 17 goals while their defense also looked great with five goals conceded. In the latest encounters conducted at their own turf Zenit Petersburg have beaten Ural and Vardar with the same 2:1 scoreline plus smashed Tosno 5:0.
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Celtic have no decent rivals in the Scottish Premiership, having been the best club of Scotland for many years already. The side performed in the UEFA Champions League in this season, having settled on the third place in one group with Paris SG, Bayern Munich and Anderlecht. “The Celts” have taken three points in six clashes played. The team’s offense disappointed greatly as it had scored only five goals, however, its defense didn’t look better with 18 goals conceded. In the recent fights conducted on the road Celtic have lost to Kilmarnock 0:1, broke Partick 2:1 and Dundee FC 2:0.
Celtic have managed to upset Zenit Petersburg with 1:0 scoreline in the first-leg battle. Nevertheless, in general “Zenitchiki” look stronger, besides, the home crowd will definitely inspire them to move forward, thus, the hosts must beat “The Celts” in the forthcoming game.
Prediction for the match: Zenit Petersburg to win.
